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Foundry Sand

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Henderson Manufacturing Company Pittsburg, TX Ferrous foundry located on the Gulf Coast. High volume shop. Steel castings up to 3500#. Stainless up to 1200# and Ductile, Grey up to 1500#. Foundry w/ brand new equipment. About PhoneEmail Website

Badger Mining Corp. Berlin, WI Foundry sand About PhoneEmail Website

Holliston Sand Company, Inc. North Smithfield, RI Natural, industrial, construction & filtration sand, including custom screening & blending for municipal wastewater treatment, drinking water & pool filter systems, residential & commercial well drilling, sports turf products & foundries About PhoneEmail Website

Lancaster Foundry Supply Co., Inc. Lancaster, PA Distributor Of Foundry Supplies, Including Abrasives, Binder Systems & Coatings About PhoneEmail Website

Rodriguez Stone Masons, Inc. Lithonia, GA Wholesaler of natural stone About PhoneEmail Website

A. F. Gelhar Co., Inc. Markesan, WI

American Colloid Co. Chattanooga, TN

American Colloid Co. Albion, MI

American Colloid Co. Archbold, OH

Atwater-General Corp. Menomonee Falls, WI

Badger Mining Corp. Fairwater, WI

Covia Holdings Corp. Tuscaloosa, AL

Green Diamond Sand Products, Clackamas Plt. Clackamas, OR

The Nugent Sand Company, Inc. Muskegon, MI

The sand foundry industry plays a crucial role in metal casting, a process that involves pouring molten metal into a mold to create a desired shape. Sand foundries primarily use sand as the mold material due to its refractory properties, availability, and cost-effectiveness. The process begins with the creation of a pattern, which is a replica of the final product. This pattern is used to form a cavity in the sand mold. Foundries typically use green sand, a mixture of sand, clay, and water, or chemically bonded sand, which uses binders to harden the mold.

Once the mold is prepared, foundries pour molten metal, such as iron, steel, aluminum, or bronze, into the cavity. The metal cools and solidifies, taking the shape of the mold. After cooling, workers break the mold to retrieve the casting. They then perform finishing processes, such as cleaning, grinding, and machining, to achieve the final specifications and surface finish.

Sand foundries serve various industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and heavy machinery. In the automotive industry, foundries produce engine blocks, cylinder heads, and other components. The aerospace sector relies on sand casting for parts that require high precision and strength. Construction and heavy machinery industries use sand castings for structural components and equipment parts.

The materials used in sand foundries vary depending on the application and required properties of the final product. Common metals include cast iron, ductile iron, aluminum alloys, and steel. Each material offers distinct advantages, such as strength, weight, and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for different applications.

Sand foundries must adhere to strict quality control measures to ensure the integrity and performance of the castings. This includes monitoring the composition of the metal, the quality of the sand, and the precision of the molds. The industry continues to innovate in areas such as mold design, material science, and automation to improve efficiency and product quality.