Foundries and metal casting shops use compressed air in hot, abrasive conditions: sand moulding, core making, shot blasting, grinding, conveying and process control. The equipment must withstand dust, heat and continuous duty without interrupting production.
Key applications
- Moulding and core-making machines
- Shot blasting and fettling
- Pneumatic conveying of sand and additives
- Dust collection and filter pulse cleaning
- Robotic and tool actuation
Air quality
Control air must be dry and oil-free for reliable valve and robot operation. Utility air for blasting and cleaning needs drying and filtration, with heavy-duty intake filters to protect the compressor from foundry sand and dust.
Specification notes
Choose machines rated for high ambient temperature and clean coolers frequently. Redundancy and remote monitoring keep the plant running, and corrosion-resistant components suit the aggressive foundry atmosphere.