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ZIRCOTE - 100

 

A ready mixed refractory coating that is designed for application to sand moulds and cores used in the production of medium to heavy section iron and steel castings.

ZIRCOTE 100 is produced under BS5750 (ISO 9002) quality standards using high quality Zircon as the refractory base.

HOW TO USE

This product is manufactured as a white coloured slurry, which can be used as received, or diluted with water to suit the particular application method employed.

The coating may be applied by brushing, swabbing, spraying, flooding or dipping. After application the coating should be thoroughly dried in an oven or forced air dryer before pouring metal. Further coats may be applied, if required after ensuring that the first coat is completely dry.

PERFORMANCE

Provides a dense, strong coating deposit after drying to resist penetration and erosion. Can be used for all types of bonded sand and green sand systems. Excellent leveling properties when used with any application technique.

Can be applied by

 

BAUME

Brush/Swab 65-70
Spray 45-50
Flow coat 45-50
Dip 50-55

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ZIRCOTE 100 is a white thixotropic liquid.

Density 2.0-2.4g/cm³
Solids Content 70-75%
Baume 80-85°

PACKAGING

Available in 50 litre drums
                 75 litre drums
                 200 litre drums

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