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For over 65 years, Jodovit has been developing tailor-made solutions for the aluminium foundry industry. The SHELL:X range represents the pinnacle of water-based refractory coatings, engineered to deliver outstanding insulation, durability, and superior performance at every stage of casting.

Why Choose SHELL:X?

SHELL:X coatings stand out for:

• Optimal thermal insulation
• High release power
• Excellent surface finish
• Abrasion resistance and long service life

Suitable for critical applications in gravity and low-pressure die casting of non-ferrous alloys, the SHELL:X line offers specific solutions for a wide range of operational needs.

Available Versions

Jodovit’s SHELL:X range includes various formulations designed to meet the specific needs of aluminium foundries.

• The base product, SHELL:X, is a standard coating for tools, characterised by high durability and a medium lamellar structure, to be applied at temperatures between 180 and 200°C.
• SHELL:X 11 offers excellent release properties, with a fine, lamellar formulation.
• SHELL:X 14 is ideal for insulating channels and risers thanks to its high strength and medium lamellar structure.
• For the automotive sector, SHELL:X 64 ensures good insulating capacity for components such as discs and propellers, while SHELL:X 64 HT is designed for the same applications but at higher temperatures, up to 450°C.
• SHELL:X 72, with a fine, lamellar structure, is optimal for mass production thanks to its high abrasion resistance.
• Also intended for the automotive sector, SHELL:X 78 provides medium insulating capacity with a granular structure.
• SHELL:X 174 is a high-adhesion base coating suitable for all types of moulds and usable across a wide temperature range (180–450°C).
• The range is completed by
  • SHELL:X BN 99: Boron nitride-based coating with a fine, lamellar structure. Offers advanced release effect between the ceramic shell and the casting. Designed for low-temperature application (50–150°C).
  • SHELL:X BN 33: Boron nitride-based coating with added ceramic materials. Fine and lamellar in structure, it ensures advanced release performance between the ceramic shell and the casting. Designed for low-temperature application (50–150°C).

Tailored Performance

Whether you need to coat tools, channels, or risers, SHELL:X offers a comprehensive range for any production requirement. All products are developed to ensure safe, sustainable, and high-performance applications even under the most demanding production cycles.