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In foundry work, every imperfection comes at a cost. Veining, penetration, porosity, and burn-in are not just cosmetic issues—they compromise casting quality, increase scrap rates, and extend finishing times. SphereOX  was developed to put an end to all of this.

Thanks to its spherical structure and ultra-high purity, this innovative powder additive works directly at the core of the foundry sand, preventing major surface defects and improving performance across all metals. Its effectiveness has been proven in real-world applications, delivering impressive results: scrap rates reduced from 85% to less than 9% and zero rework, even on critical components like brake discs.

Two Versions, One Goal: Excellence

SphereOX  is available in two distinct formulations, designed to meet different production needs:

• SphereOX , suitable for all molding technologies (cold-box, warm-box, no-bake, and pre-coated sands), enhances sand permeability, strengthens the mold, and allows for reduced resin consumption.
• SphereOX/NC, ideal for those aiming to completely eliminate coating, forms a protective nanoparticle-based barrier within the sand. The result? Perfect cores even without coating, and a drastic reduction in penetration and veining defects.

PROVEN RESULTS

• Zero surface defects
• Perfect cores, even without coating
• Scrap rate reduced from 85% to 8.5%
• 0% rework on critical parts like brake discs
  (Data based on tests conducted in one of Europe’s leading foundries)

Tangible Savings and a Cleaner Environment

The adoption of SphereOX  offers immediate economic and environmental benefits:

• Coating costs are eliminated
• Finishing time and expenses are significantly reduced
• Overall productivity is improved

Moreover, being free from volatile dust, it creates a safer workplace and helps reduce emissions in the foundry.

A One-of-a-Kind Additive

SphereOX  is the only high-purity spherical additive specifically developed for the foundry industry. It has been successfully tested in some of Europe’s top foundries, proving to be highly versatile across all types of metals.

When quality is the goal, SphereOX  is the choice that makes the difference.