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E-glass Fibreglass Mesh Filter

 

Designed and woven for the diffusion and filtration of molten aluminium.

  • Working – 700/800°C
  • Softening temp – 900°C
  • Working time – <20 mins @ 700/800°C
  • Thickness – 0.5mm
  • Hole size – 0.8 upto 2.5mm²

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Advantages:

  • Low cost
  • Easy to use
  • Improves fluidity and metal distribution
  • Removes micron sized inclusions and impurities
  • Can be used with existing pattern equipment
  • Eliminates inclusions created by ceramic chips
  • Can be formed into any shape
  • Can be supplied as flat sheet to allow for own sizing

 

Alloy Recommended Mesh Size
White Iron 1.5mm
Gray Iron (pouring weight below 100kg) 1.5mm
Gray Iron (pouring weight above 100kg) 2.0mm
Malleable Iron 1.5mm
Compacted Graphite Iron 2.0mm & 1.5mm
Ductile Iron (pouring weight below 100kg) 2.0mm
Ductile Iron (pouring weight above 100kg) 2.5mm
Carbon Steel 1.5mm
Stainless Steel 1.5mm
Brass 2.0mm & 1.5mm
Bronze 2.0mm & 1.5mm
Aluminium 2.0mm, 1.5mm & 1.0mm

 

Applications

 

Applications:

  • In-mould filtration like sand casting, gravity casting etc
  • In-riser sleeves at the bottom or across ports in walls
  • To provide a weakened plane for riser knock off
  • Easily cut to shape for investment casting filtration

 

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