Lustrus/Pitch Coal


At high temperatures the Meltex (Coal Dust) former itself becomes plastic and swells minimizing compressive stresses produced inside the mold due to the thermal expansion of silica. Swelling and the formation of carbon residues, help to stabilize moisture. Classic casting defects such as erosion, penetration and surface roughness can thus be prevented by the presence of such carbon carriers.

Good reasons

Reduction in the wettability of the mold surface through the formation of a reducing gaseous hydrocarbon atmosphere

Absorption of compressive stresses produced within the mold during casting

Reduced environmental burden with organic crack emissions minimized due to a low consumption of additives

Maximum recyclability through improved mold collapse and sand/casting separation at shakeout. We have the right Meltex (Coal Dust) formers for every application conditions. Our Lustrous Carbon (Coal Dust) Powder also acts as a partion joint between sand and metal in order to avoid distortion of metal surface after cooling. Because of Low Ash and High Volatiles content, our Meltex (Coal Dust) Powder evaporates from sand bath faster and does not allow effect of sand on the metal.

Specification Meltex Meltex P Meltex HPL
Volatile Matter 50 - 60% 50 - 55% 40 - 50%
ASH Content 5 % 5 % 7 %
Fixed Carbon by Difference by Difference by Difference

Technology

Revolutionary new technology using "nano" materials

Ceramic nano-materials blended with anti-scabbing agents & carbon in a proprietary blend

Ceramic Surface is formed where molten metal meets sand

Non-wetting barrier between the molten metal and sand ensuring a superior surface finish.

Competitive Advantage of Using Meltex

Reduction in Bentonite Consumption without affecting GCS

Reduction in consumption of Lustrous Carbon

Reduction in fresh sand consumption

No lumping of sand during shakeout

Excellent Flowing Properties

Improved refractoriness and permeability

Better swelling / button formation