Product Catalog
Solutions for Iron, Steel and Non-ferrous Applications

ContentOur wide product range comprises binders for all
core manufacturing processes, coatings, addi­

Design Services

Page 3Binders

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products including inoculants, Mg treatment wires,Additives

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inoculation wires, and pre-alloys for iron casting.

Water-based Coatings

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Alcohol-based Coatings,tives, feeders, filters, release agents, metallurgicalCore production and prototype development aswell as a wide range of simulation services roundoff what the company has to offer.

Auxiliaries

Page 7Risers & Sleeves

Page 8Foundries have valued this broad product portfolio

Filters

Page 9for many years. Yet the ASK Chemicals brandrepresents far more than its range of premium
products. As a supplier of foundry chemicals it also
supports foundries with services that cover theentire development and production process –develop­ing, in close collaboration with the custo­
mer, solutions that offer real added value.

2|Design Services
for perfect casting results

Our Design Services team monitors the entire process from the development of the design concept andvalidation right up to the production of the cast part prototype. Our engineers have a wide range ofexperience and a clear understanding of all aspects of foundry technology and metallurgy. Our Design
Services team has the right combination of design, production and simulation expertise, co-operates
with external companies and service providers, and enjoys extensive industry experience. ASK Chemicals'simulation service offers wide-ranging technical knowledge and understanding combined with state-ofthe-art simulation programs.

Benefits• Optimized design and manufacture of• Higher productivity and optimized

model plates, core boxes and molds

catalyst consumption• Less scrap• Shorter product launch times• Quicker time to market• Manufacturing process design,
including inorganic technology• Calculation of optimal feed

Simulation services
The simulation of casting processes provides foundries with invaluable casting mold information. Specifically, this benefit
allows for the optimization of gating and feeding systems, overflows, venting design and risers. Moreover, it provides criticalinsight into the influences and effects directly related to casting integrity, such as cooling and heating measurements, fillingand solidification times.

From the idea to the prototype
ASK Chemicals supports your entire process from theconcept to prototype production.

Idea»»

Concept»

Simulation»»Core and cast prototyping

Development of cores / molds
Series production»Success|3

Binders
For the most demanding foundry production processes
Our tried-and-true formulations have been adopted on a global scale
and trusted for decades. We design our resin systems to withstand themost demanding foundry production processes. Furthermore, ourdedication to research and development ensures cutting-edge resin
technology for our customers' growing demands: reduced emissions,
low VOCs, higher strength properties, improved shakeout, etc.

Core Production Process

Binder Systems

Hardener / Catalysts

Cold Box binders
Polyurethane Cold Box

ECOCUREISOCURE

Amine catalyst
ISO-FAST

Epoxy Acrylic SO2 Cold Box

ISOSET THERMOSHIELD

SO2 catalyst

CO2 cured Cold Box

NOVANOL

CO2Hybrid amine cured epoxy acrylate Cold Box

ISOMAX

Amine catalyst

Alkaline Phenolic Cold Box

BETASET

Methyl formate coreactant

Resol-Ester No-Bake

ALPHASETALPHASET hardener

Polyurethane No-Bake

PEP SETPEP SET catalystFuran No-Bake

ASKURANMAGNASET
CHEM-REZASKURAN catalyst
MAGNASET catalyst
CHEM-REZ catalyst

Phenolic No-Bake

BERANOL
CHEM-REZBERANOL catalyst
CHEM-REZ catalyst

Warm Box / Hot Box

KERNFIX
CHEM-REZ

HOTFIX
CHEM-REZ catalyst

Alkyd No-Bake

LINO-CURE

LINO-CURE coreactant

Inorganic No-Bake

INOBAKEINOBAKE catalyst

INOTECINOTEC–Resol-Ester No Bake for 3D Printing

NOVASET 3D

NOVASET 3D hardener

Furan No-Bake for 3D Printing

MAGNASET 3D–Inorganic binder for 3D printing

INOTEC 3D–No-Bake binders

Inorganic binders

Binders for 3D printing

Core production
Our range of products includes the production of cores and core packages as from a weight of 0.01 kg.
We manufacture cores and core packages not only by Cold Box, Hot Box and Shell sand process, but also
by inorganic method. Our modern technical equipment is designed for the production of prototypes
and series. Thanks to our design-to-manufacture process, we are also happy to supply you with complete
solutions from concept to completion.
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Additives
More efficiency and better casting quality
Our additives are used to prevent casting defects or (partly)
replace expensive special sands. In addition, technologicallyadvanced additives facilitate uncoated casting. The latter
offers potential for further productivity increases, especially inthe area of Cold Box production.

Other

Reduced condensate and gas

Improved shake-out

Against tension cracks;
insulating properties

Coating-free casting

Good shakeout with MF cores

Clean surface

Scabbing protection

Penetration protection

Veining suppression

Hydraulic castings

Effects

Pumps

General housings

Axle housing

Ventilated brake disk

Oil gallery core

Water jacket

Railway casting

Car engine blockTruck cylinder head

Exhaust manifold

Turbo charger

Recommended segments

Aluminium

SiMo

GIDI

CGI

Metalapplication

SteelCold Box

No-BakeBinderappli­
cationWarm Box

ProductOrganic and renewable additives
VEINO 4312
VEINO 4086
VEINO 4048
VEINO W 39

Environmentally friendly additives
ISOSEAL 1010
ISOSEAL 4865
ISOSEAL 4873
ISOSEAL STL 210

High-performance hybrid additives
VEINO ULTRA 4874
VEINO ULTRA 3030
VEINO ULTRA 3895
VEINO ULTRA RS 4
VEINO ULTRA RS 2
VEINO ULTRA 2000
= suitable,= highly suitable

Shell sand
ASKRONING sand is available for aluminum, copper and iron applications. ASK Chemicals also offers shell sand for special
applications.
|5Coatings
No casting defects, but instead perfect surfaces and important additional benefits
Our coatings are much more than a simple barrier between sand and metal.
They are high-tech systems that play a significant role in determining thesurface quality of the casting and systematically eliminate typical surface
defects.
Courtesy of Eisenwerk Brühl

Special effects

Density (undiluted) g /cm3

Matting timeHigh layerforming possible

High gas permeability

Solvent

AluminiumCopper

DI

GI

Typical application

Metallization protection

Properties

Veining suppression

Application

CERAMCOTE AL-Series

Full Mould and Lost Foam ProcessW• Excellent application properties 1.4

CERAMCOTE FS 402

Full Mould and Lost Foam ProcessW• Excellent application properties 1.7

CERAMCOTE FS 503

Full Mould and Lost Foam ProcessW• Excellent application properties 1.8

MIRATEC AC 503

Aluminum casting (e.g. engine blocks)

W

Excellent release properties

1.5

MIRATEC BD-Series

Automotive casting (e.g. brake disks)W

Short matting time

1.3

MIRATEC TS 416

Automotive casting (e.g. brake discs,cylinder heads)

Wshort matting, reduced
retaining dust in casting

1.3

MIRATEC DH 402

Universal coating (e.g. housing elements)

W

Enhanced refractoriness

1.4

MIRATEC GH 401

Universal coating (e.g. gearbox housings)

W

1.4

MIRATEC HC 501

Automotive casting (e.g. engine blocks &hydraulics castings)

W

1.4

MIRATEC HY-Series

Automotive casting (e.g. cylinder heads,engine blocks)

W

Alcohol-dilutable

Universal coating newest generationW••with / without grafit contentavailable

MIRATEC MB 501

Automotive casting (e.g. cylinder heads,engine blocks)

W

MIRATEC TS-Series

Automotive casting (e.g. cylinder heads,engine blocks)••

Reduced retaining dustin casting

1.3

MIRATEC TS 417

Automotive casting (e.g. cylinder heads,engine blocks)

W••

Reduced retaining dustin casting

1.3

SOLITEC AD-Series

Aluminum - permanent die castingW

Long life of die;clean casting surfaces

SOLITEC CC-Series

Centrifugal castingW

Different insulating properties
adjustable

SOLITEC HI 703

Heavy casting (e.g. wind power rotor hubs,
water- and steam-operated turbines)

W

High degree of refractoriness;disables grafite degeneration;
zircon-free

SOLITEC HY-Series

Universal coating (e.g. machine housings)

W

Alcohol-dilutable

SOLITEC IM 702

Steel- & Heavy casting (e.g. machine platforms,naval Diesel engines)

W

Ladle and pouring spoonW

SOLITEC ST 901

Heavy casting (e.g. wind power rotor hubs)

W

SOLITEC ST 801

Heavy & steel casting (e.g. pump housings)

W

MIRATEC MB 422 /522 / 622

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SOLITEC MS-Series

E = ethanol, I = isopropyl, W = water,W

Heavy casting (e.g. wind power rotor hubs, waterWand steam-operated turbines)

SOLITEC WP 401

6|Manganese steel

SteelMetals

No-Bake

Silicate / Resol-CO2

Hot Curing System

Cold Box

BinderEpoxy-SO2

Brushing

Spraying

Flowcoating

Application

Dipping

ProductColor

Water-based coatings= partly suitable,= suitable,= particularly suitable, •• very slow, • slow,

medium,fast,very fast

1.3
1.4••Impregnating coating;zircon-free

1.8

1.9

Reduces slag adherence

Zircon-free

2.0

Fastened drying on air; disables
1.5
grafite degeneration; zircon-freeVELVACOAT AC 501 / 503
VELVACOAT CC 601
VELVACOAT GH 501 / 502

Special effects

Density (undiluted) g /cm3

Matting timeHigh layerforming possible

High gas permeability

Solvent

Aluminium

CopperDI

Metallization protection

Properties

Veining suppression

Application

Typical application

GI

Manganese steel

SteelMetals

No-Bake

Silicate / Resol-CO2

Hot Curing System

Cold Box

BinderEpoxy-SO2

Brushing

Spraying

Application

Dipping

Product

Flowcoating

Color

Alcohol-based coatings

Aluminum casting (e.g. housing elements)

E

Retarded flaming

1.1

Universal coating (e.g. socket cores)

E

Excellent release properties

1.2

Pump housings, counterweights, gearbox housings I/E

Cold Box universal coating

1.2

VELVACOAT GH 701 / 702

Electric motor housings

I/E

Extreme high permeability;
IPA-free availablle

1.1

VELVACOAT HI 602 / 605

Universal coating (e.g. counter weights, windpower rotor hubs, gearbox housings)

I/E

High yield; IPA-free available

1.5

VELVACOAT HI 704 / 707

Universal coating (e.g. medium-sized gearbox
housings, pump housings)

I/E

VELVACOAT HI 703 / 733

Heavy casting (e.g. wind power rotor hubs,water- and steam-operated turbines)I

VELVACOAT IM 701

Universal coating (e.g. medium-sized gearbox
housings, pump housings)

I

VELVACOAT IM 801

Universal coating

I

Improved remixing;
less setting property
High degree of refractoriness;diables grafite degeneration;
zircon-free
Impregnating coating;zircon-free
Impregnating coating

1.5
1.6
1.8
1.8

VELVACOAT IM 801(DOSE)

Universal coating

I

Impregnating coating; ready to
1.8
use in spray cans

VELVACOAT RP 901

Rapid Prototyping, all alloys

I

Excellent application properties;
1.9
water-free system

Heavy & steel casting (e.g. pump housings)

I

Excellent flooding properties

1.7

Heavy & steel casting (e.g. pump housings)

I

Excellent flooding properties;
water-free system

1.9

VELVACOAT ST 701 / 707

Heavy & steel casting (e.g. water- andsteam-operated turbines)

I

High degree of refractoriness

2.2

VELVACOAT ST 801

Heavy & steel casting (railroad switches,mill work parts)

I

Manganese steel / universal;
water-free system

1.8

VELVACOAT ST 603 / 606
VELVACOAT ST 702

E = ethanol, I = isopropyl, W = water,= partly suitable,= suitable,= particularly suitable, •• very slow, • slow,medium,fast,very fast

Auxiliary product overview

Release agents

ProductCold Box processes

ECOPART 46, ECOPART CB H 18-350, ECOPART 102 C, ECOPART 756, ECOPART 56 (D),ECOPART FR 54 N D

No-Bake processes

ECOPART LP 89, ECOPART 80 S, ECOPART 84 S, ECOPART 102 C

Hot-curing processes

ECOPART H 17-250, ECOPART H1-350, ECOPART H2-350

Green sand processes

BENTOGLISS *Cleaners

ZIP-CLEAN CB 19

Adhesives

ASKOBOND

Core putty fillers

ASKOPASTE

Cope seals

ASKOROPE

Vents

ISOVENTS* BENTOGLISS is a registered trademark of CLARIANT AG.

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Mini-risers and feeder caps
Highest quality and process reliability
Mini-risers and feeder caps from ASK Chemicals represent maximum
quality and process reliability in the foundry industry. Our patented
exothermic technology is uniquely effective – an industry-leader evencombined with productivity-boosting enhancements. Our products areGI

Machine molding
Hand molding

DI

Machine molding

CGIHand molding
Machine molding
Hand molding

GSMachine molding

Nonferrous

Hand molding

Machine molding
Hand molding= partially suitable,= suitable,

put on moldinsert in moldput on moldinsert in moldput on moldinsert in moldput on moldinsert in moldput on moldinsert in moldput on moldinsert in moldput on mold1

insert in moldput on mold1

insert in moldput on moldinsert in moldput on moldinsert in mold= recommended

1 = the big KMV risers are particularly suitable, 2 = FDS risers in a special version for Al are possible8|

2KT (insulating)

KI with breaker core

KIKPOPTIMA KL and KMV CC

KIM Q MKIMBKS and KMV Q M

KMV Q T

KP with breaker core

EXACTCASTcaps and tubes

EXACTCAST mini risers

ADS and KMVApplication

FDSMolding
process

ADS and KMV withbreaker coreCast­material

available as both inorganic and Cold Box variants.

Filters
Efficient filtration technology
With UDICELL and EXACTFLO filters, foundries
use an efficient filtration technology that guarantees thehighest casting quality thanks to cleaner cast metals.
Our filters are recommended for steel and iron casting

Machine molding

Silicon carbide (SiC), pressed filter

Machine molding / large castings

Silicon carbide (SiC), pressed filter

Machine molding

Silicon carbide (SiC)

Machine molding / large castings

Silicon carbide (SiC), pressed filter
Zirconia filter, carbon-bonded filter

Machine molding

Silicon carbide (SiC), pressed filter

Machine molding / large castings

Zirconia filter, carbon-bonded filter

Carbon- and low alloyed steel

Zirconia filter, carbon-bonded filter

Stainless steel

Zirconia filter

Casting

Silicon carbide (SiC), alumina filter

Primary / sec. melting plants

Alumina filter

Casting

Silicon carbide (SiC), zirconia filter

Primary / sec. melting plants

Silicon carbide (SiC), zirconia filter

Lost wax process

Zirconia filter, alumina possible too

Ceramic mold

Alumina filter, zirconia possible too

EXACTFLO P

EXACTFLO

EXACTFLO Alumina

UDICELL

EXACTFLO SIC

Typical filter qualities used

UDICELL CB

Molding process / alloy

UDICELL PSZM

Materials

UDICELL PSZT

Roughclassification

as well as for non-ferrous metals.

Ferrous and steel
casting

Gray cast iron

Ductile iron

Vermicular cast iron

Investment
casting

Non-ferrous
casting

Cast steel

Light metals

Heavy metals

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