Binders for Iron Foundries

Organic binders are almost exclusively synthetic resins, which are cured by the addition of a separate hardener or catalyst. Inorganic binders are based on sodium silicates that have been optimised to accommodate the varying casting processes, thus guaranteeing best performance. 

Self Setting Resin Systems

Furane, phenolic, alkaline phenolic and polyurethane no-bake resin systems.

Furane resin systems

FUROTEC and FUROCAT  resin systems are a range of furan binders and liquid catalysts suitable for the production of moulds and cores.

Phenolic resin systems

FOSET 400 - Range of acid cured phenol formaldehyde binder system

Alkaline-phenolic resin systems

The FENOTEC system is an alkaline phenolic resin binder cured with an ester hardener. A range of hardeners are available to cater for a wide range of setting times. 

Polyurethane no bake resin systems

POLISET is a three part binder system that provides rapid strength development and excellent post casting breakdown. 

Gas Setting Resin Systems

Polyurethane cold box and CO₂ set resin systems.

Polyurethane cold box

POLITEC is a three component, polyurethane based cold box binder system for the high speed production of sand cores. 

ECOLOTEC water based resole-CO₂ process

The ECOLOTEC process offers a unique combination of environmental, metallurgical and productivity advantages. The resin is mixed with sand and then hardened by gassing with carbon dioxide (CO₂) thereby avoiding the problems of smell and emissions.

Sodium Silicates

CO₂ and ester setting sodium silicate binder systems.

CARSIL is a range of sodium silicate binders suitable for both moulds and cores. 
VELOSET is a range of esters that enhance significantly the strength and reclamation rates of CARSIL bonded sands.
SOLOSIL is a range of low viscosity, high performance, sodium silicate binders with advanced breakdown agents. They are used as a one-shot addition and hardened by CO₂. 

Additives, Glues, Sealants and Release Agents

In addition to binders and coatings, Foseco offers a range of ancillary products used for the production of moulds and cores. These products include release and parting agents, glues and sealants, and sand additives. 

SEPAROL - Die/Pattern releasing & cleaning agent for heat set/gas set binder systems.

ACMOS - Liquid parting agent for gas set binder systems

STRIPCOTE - A liquid parting agent for self set and silicate sand binder systems.

CORFIX - Core and mould joining paste for cold to cold and hot to hot application.

CORSEAL - Core and mould sealing paste.

NORACEL - Anti-veining additives

BENTOKOL - Green sand additive for replacing coal dust. A highly free flowing carbonaceous additive, suited for demanding applications. Exhibits good casting finish and peel off while minimising casting defects like, fusion, scab, gas etc.

MIXAD - Antiscabbing agent for green sand.

SEPAROL GSM - Releasing agent for green sand moulds. Ensures minimal mould breakage, Higher productivity and improved casting finish.