The type of metal being cast determines which additives and what gradation of sand is used. The production of foundry sand requires specialist screening and classification systems and involves detailed analysis of feed material and sand grade specifications.

We manufacture the full range of equipment required on a foundry sand processing plant and the modular nature of our equipment ensures:

• Maximum process efficiency – careful attention to all material transfer points maximises retention of material and water within the circuit and ensures maximum product yield.
• Minimal footprint – the clever integration of several processing phases throughout our modular equipment range minimises the space required to accommodate your plant and reduces overall project costs through the reduction in associated works to prepare concrete pads onto which your plant will be installed.
• Rapid Deployment – our modular equipment range takes significantly less time to install than the traditional stick build / static plant approach. This ensures you are up and running in the shortest possible time.
• Minimal environmental impact – by choosing our water recycling and tailings management system you will achieve up to 95% water recycling from your wet processing plant and also significantly reduce the space required to accommodate your silica sand plant.

Where is foundry sand used?

Ferrous (iron & steel) industries account for the majority of foundry sand used for castings.

The automotive industry and its suppliers are also major consumers of foundry sand. Typically, around 1 tonne of foundry sand is required for each tonne of iron or steel casting produced.

• Feedstock for the manufacturing of Portland cement
• Partial replacement for fine aggregate in asphalt mixtures
• Sand required for masonry mortar mix

An individual analysis of the spent foundry sand in terms of physical and chemical properties is required in order to determine the potential for recycling of foundry sand and its suitable applications.