Description: TETON-BLACK™ is a premium-quality, water-bonded foundry sand formulated especially for high temperature metal casting applications in the small shop. It can provide exceptional surface finishes with respect to most competing sand products on the market. TETON BLACK™ uses premium olivine sand which has greater high temperature stability, provides better surface finishes, and provides longer life than silica or other cheaper sands.For making molds used for metal castingReusable (no black crust or other loss like oil-bonded sands)100% Olivine Formula: olvine gives better finish and longer life than silicaCustom formulation for easy use and outstanding results in the small shopUse for precision casting with metals ranging from Zinc to Cast IronPRE-MULLED: 100% ready to use (not merely pre-mixed)May be used as a primary molding sand or as a facing sand180 Mesh is intended for facing sand use, 120 Mesh is more general purposeSand Base TypeNatural Olivine, 120 meshBinding AgentBentonite Clay (southern/western mix) & WaterService Temp Limit2900-3000F (Cast Iron) Olivine melt temp is approx 3200F.Performance AdditivesSea Coal--prevents sticking of sand to mold. Ramming PressureMed/High: Ramming/Pressing is Required for mold strengthMaintenancePeriodic addition of water is RequiredReuse95-100%. Does not form crust.Draft2-3% Draft is Required to get patterns out without damaging molds. Silica Content3% Max. Silica content comes from potential contaminants in bentonite binder. Lower danger than pure silica sands but safety procedures related to avoidance of respirable silica particles are still required. (see SDS) Special Procedures"Torching" molds is not recommended with this sand.Teton Foundry Supply Co. industrial products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained/experienced industrial, institutional, and occupational customers for workplace use. These products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, etc.). Considerable foundry experience and domain expertise are required to use Teton Foundry Supply Co. products in a safe manner. Teton Foundry Supply Co. products must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA) in addition to any and all product labeling, safety data sheets, etc. Misuse of Teton Foundry Supply Co. industrial products may result in injuries, sickness, death, and/or property damage. Users with questions regarding specific safety-related product selection, safety protocols, equipment, planning, etc. should engage a local safety professional, industrial hygienist or other expert who can provide individualized guidance.
Price: 33.99 USD
Location: Fullerton, California
End Time: 2024-09-23T15:12:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Unit Type: lb
Brand: Teton Supply Co.
Model: Teton-Black 10lb
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
California Prop 65 Warning: Silica sand may expose you to crystalline silica, a substance known to to the state of California to cause cancer.
