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Choosing Between Fluid Power or Electrical Actuation Within A Mold Handling System.

Grand Ledge, MI February 1, 2021

INTRODUCTION

As the foundry industry strives to improve quality, reliability and maintainability along with reducing their carbon footprint, many companies are starting to explore replacing fluid power (hydraulic, pneumatic or a combination of both) driven systems with electrical actuation (servo-cylinder, electric rack-and-pinion drives.)… Read more >

Eliminating Greensand Variation at the Molding Location

A common problem in the foundry industry is proper greensand preparation.   Even when the sand is prepared correctly, how is the recipe accuracy determined? How are the results recorded for repeatability purposes? How are changes implemented at the muller?  Many foundries monitor their sand by how the molding is performing.… Read more >

WE-3 Air-Wash Separator

Introduction

With the invention, introduction and now widespread use of centrifugal wheel-blast and air-blast equipment, the blast cleaning industry has struggled with the control of the operating mix inside of blast machine according to abrasive supplier recommendations to maintain optimal performance and shorter cycle times.… Read more >

FUNDIDORA DE TLAXCALA SA Purchases First Flaskless Molding Machine

Sinto is excited to announce that Fundidora de Tlaxcala S.A., located in Tlaxcala Tlax, has purchased their first FDNX-1 flaskless molding machine. Founded in 1991, FUNDITLAX is a multifaceted company with market opportunities in the markets of water pumps, agriculture, gardening and others.… Read more >

Bonasa Expands Capabilities with Sinto’s FDNX-1 and Sand Delivery Conveyor

De Las Americas 4001, América Sur, 72340 Puebla, Pue. November 13, 2020

Sinto is excited to add GRUPO INDUSTRIAL BONASA, located in the state of Puebla in southeast Mexico, to the list of their foundry partners. With over sixty-eight years in the industry, BONASA has developed into a competitive, innovative company in Mexico and throughout the world, offering it’s customers high quality products, with commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.… Read more >

Seneca Foundry Sees Benefits of BARINDER® Grinder

In 2019, Seneca Foundry, located in Webster City, Iowa, purchased a X7i-FDH22R-455GR-C BARINDER® , an innovative, high speed, automated grinder that dramatically reduces finishing time and labor costs. Seneca Foundy was established by the McCullough family over 110 years ago and is mainly a gray and ductile iron job shop.… Read more >

Plastonium Purchases Spinner Hanger for Plastic Application

Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, CDMX October 13, 2020

Sinto is excited to announce that Plastonium, located in Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, has purchased their first DZB-2MT Blast machine. Plastonium was established in 1997 and has expanded to multiple plants since. Plastonium has more than twenty years of experience in the molding of thermosetting parts for leading companies in the market for electrical distribution and industrial control products.… Read more >