AUTHOR Claude Guenther-Hutchens

During GK’s 60-year history, a unique culture has developed. The people at the forefront of that culture have laid the groundwork for how we operate today. It is our dedicated employees who have stayed the course and carry on that tradition that make GK a top-tier work environment.     To better understand the origin of […]

    Charlotte Pipe, one of the nation’s top pipe suppliers takes you on an inside look through their facility and their VIBRA-DRUM® Sand Casting Conditioner from General Kinematics. Charlotte Pipe was looking to increase their production from 80 molds to 120. In addition to this process improvement, they needed to achieve mold temperatures under […]

Don’t miss: Foundry Safety Part 1: Noise Control Foundry Safety Part 2: Dust Control When it comes to heat in the foundry, there are a myriad of issues that may arise. We talked about how heat can kick silica dust into the air in the last segment, but what effect does heat have on the human […]

Don’t miss: Foundry Safety Part 1: Noise Control The next subject in our foundry safety discussion is Dust control. A serious issue surrounding the safety of your employees, Crystalline Silica dust or silica as it is most commonly referred to, is fine granite particles caused by grinding, crushing, and other manufacturing processes. This fine dust becomes […]

Controlling sound levels in a foundry environment is an ongoing challenge. The processing of heavy industrial noise-transmitting material such as iron can contribute a lot of noise pollution to the surrounding area. This can cause long term health problems for the employees working in these environments.   According to the American Foundry Society, hearing loss […]

Proven in hundreds of applications worldwide, VIBRA-DRUM® Sand & Casting Conditioners have revolutionized high volume mold/sand handling for foundry applications. The VIBRA-DRUM®, in combination with GK’s SPRAY-COOL™ Water Addition System, creates the right environment for accelerated casting and sand cooling through free evaporation. By evaporating moisture, much more heat energy is released than through traditional direct […]