he Brand Experience
"Lustron" is a range of tailor made Lustrous Carbon Additive for use in green sand molding in ferrous foundries, for imparting better surface finish on castings.
Lustron is a proprietary blend of carefully selected and scientifically evaluated lustrous carbon carrying carbonaceous additives and anti-scabbing agents.
Today "Lustron" is no longer just a product. It is the experience of using a brand which when delivered to the customer, is backed by:
Research of the requirement the customer's sand system
Knowledge of its introduction & application in the sand preparation & molding process
Experience of the green sand system & the forces acting in, on & around it, that makes for good casting finish
Proven Track Record of 20 years of 'on-site', 'on-line' application in virtually all types, dimension & configuration of engineering & automotive castings in SG iron & gray iron
Specification Lustron-F Lustron-Premium Lustron-HPL
Volatile Matter 55-60% 50-55% 42-48%
Ash Content 4.5% 3.5% 5%
Fixed Carbon By Difference By Difference By Difference
Advantages
Improved sand peel off from the casting
Improved surface finish
Reduced consumption of shots
Reduced fettling
Reduced sand related casting defects
Reduced man-hours on pre-dispatch casting preparation faster turn-around
Reduced variables in sand control = standardization of the sand molding process = (consistent reproducible results)
For further details on general guidelines on the use & application of Lustron as well as health & safety data sheets, please contact us for prompt attention to your requirements.
Supplier: Lustrous carbon additives, refractory coatings, inoculants, recarburizers
Buyer: Zircon flour, synthetic graphite, ferro silicon