Products - Lost Foam EPS
A wide selection of EPS products specifically designed for lost foam casting
Lost Foam EPS SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Product designation |
Volatile level (by wt.) |
Beads size distribution peak |
Average bead size | Density potential* | External additive package |
| T170C | 5.7-6.5% | 40 to 50 US mesh (300-500 µm) |
400 µm | ≥ 1.25 pcf (≥ 2 0.0 g/L) |
For steam expansion |
| T170E | 5.7-6.5% | 40 to 50 US mesh (300-500 µm) |
400 µm | ≥ 1.25 pcf (≥ 2 0.0 g/L) |
+ Anti-static / steam exp. |
| T180C | 6.2-7.1% | 40 to 50 US mesh (300-500 µm) |
400 µm | ≥ 1.10 pcf (≥ 17.6 g/L) |
Mold release only |
| T180F | 6.2-7.1% | 40 to 50 US mesh (300-500 µm) |
400 µm | ≥ 1.10 pcf (≥ 17.6 g/L) |
For steam expansion |
| D180F | 6.2-7.1% | 30 to 45 US mesh (400-700 µm) |
550 µm | ≥ 1.00 pcf (≥ 16.0 g/L) |
For steam expansion |
Advanced Casting Formulations § |
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| T175A§ | 5.7-6.5% | 40 to 50 US mesh (300-500 µm) |
400 µm | ≥ 1.25 pcf (≥ 20.0 g/L) |
For steam expansion |
| T185F§ | 6.2-7.1% | 40 to 50 US mesh (300-500 µm) |
400 µm | ≥ 1.10 pcf (≥ 17.6 g/L) |
For steam expansion |
| * Density potential is a function of utilities and expander capabilities; the above values represent optimum expansion conditions. § Contains an additive which quickly reduces the molecular weight of polystyrene at elevated temperatures. Recommended for applications in aluminum having fold defects and applications in iron having excessive lustrous carbon in castings. |
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- Each of the above products is available in 1,000 pound boxes or 250 pound drums.
Advanced Casting Lost Foam Formulation
- StyroChem® developed 10 years ago an advanced casting formulation for Aluminum Lost Foam.
- StyroChem® products made from this formulation as T175 & T185 are able to reduce or eliminate fold defects caused by entrapped polystyrene.
- Studies done by GM (General Motors) showed that folds defects and fold area considerably decrease and disappear in certain conditions with patterns using advanced casting formulation compare to standard patterns.
- European automotive manufacturers also saw their total defects rates drop by more than half by using advanced casting formulation instead of standard lost foam EPS.
Lost Foam Advantages vs Traditional Casting
- Lost Foam Casting is particularly used for very complex casting. This process eliminates cores and parting lines.
- Lost Foam also improves accuracy in sizing, Casting walls can be curved or of variable thickness.
- Lost Foam casting is cost effective because it does not need as much machining as traditional casting.
Aluminum Lost Foam casting made with
standard Lost Foam EPS
Aluminum Lost Foam casting made with
StyroChem® advanced casting formulation
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