Foundry

One day I was talking to a GK foundry expert about a recent foundry visit where he witnessed a competitor’s rotary drum having new liners installed. The liner sections were cast grids and were pretty heavy. He watched as the maintenance team used a come-along to pull the top panel out of a stack and […]

Aluminum and brass castings can be used in many industries with growing opportunities around the world.    Aluminum Castings   Aluminum castings are prized for their light-weight, smooth surface finish, and high-strength when it comes to detailed castings. Often used in cars and cookware, aluminum casting use is expected to grow, especially with the increased […]

A major player in the aluminum automotive components industry was frustrated by the capabilities of an integral part of their die casting process: the use of belt conveyors. Although extremely common to handle scrap material in die casting facilities, this type of conveyor in this environment is renowned for causing production shutdown and maintenance issues. […]

When it comes to choosing the optimal drum technology for your foundry, there are two basic options available: vibratory drums and rotary drums. Both technologies offer advantages in certain applications, so what factors should you consider in determining the best solution for your process?     Vibratory Drums   Vibratory drums come in two varieties: […]

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 […]