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Contributing to the total cost reduction of cast metal production! Environmentally friendly binder solutions.

The "Cold Box Binder" is a high-speed molding method that does not require heat. It reduces the machining of cast products due to improved dimensional accuracy of the cores. High-speed molding achieves increased productivity, energy savings, and labor savings, enabling a total cost reduction in casting production. Without compromising the high production efficiency inherent to the Cold Box Binder, we offer products such as "ECOC URE HE," which allows for a reduction in binder usage, and "ECOC URE SL," which contains no solvents and is suitable for iron and aluminum castings. 【Features】 ■ Fast molding speed ■ Energy saving/CO2 reduction ■ Improved dimensional accuracy of cores ■ Reduced machining of cast products ■ Usable with wooden molds, resin molds, and aluminum molds ■ Suitable for small-scale production *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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Of course, there are many listings for binders, coating agents, pressing sleeves, and melting materials!

This catalog features a comprehensive range of products from ASK Chemicals, which have been well-received in the casting industry for many years, including those for cast iron, cast steel, and non-ferrous castings. It introduces a wide lineup of materials, from various binders for molds to coating agents, additives, pouring sleeves, and alloys for cast iron castings. [Contents] ■ Design Services ■ Binders ■ Additives ■ Coating Agents ■ Auxiliary Materials ■ Pouring Sleeves ■ Filters ■ Melting Materials *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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Awarded a technology prize from BMW! Optimal for large-scale casting production! An innovative molding method in terms of technology, economy, and environment!

The "INOTEC Binder System" is an optimal molding method for aluminum and iron-based castings, as well as non-ferrous alloy castings. It adopts a new inorganic core based on silicates that does not produce emissions. This system addresses issues associated with traditional inorganic cores, such as "poor dimensional accuracy," "inability to regenerate sand," and "excessive sand adhesion on the casting surface," making it suitable for mass production of castings that require advanced casting technology. 【Features】 ■ Reduced adhesion of sand grains and penetration defects on aluminum casting surfaces ■ Optimized collapsibility that allows for complete sand removal even in delicate water jacket cores ■ Significantly high dimensional accuracy during pouring due to improved thermal stability of the mold ■ Improvement of casting base structure (refinement of dendrite arm spacing) ■ Applicability of water-based coatings for iron-based casting cores ■ Sand regeneration capability *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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Reduced repair costs due to decreased contact area of risers/castings! A lineup including cup-shaped risers.

We would like to introduce our pressed water sleeve, "EXACTCAST." Our lineup includes "mini risers" suitable for improving yield and for spheroidal graphite and CV graphite cast iron as well as cast steel, and "pressed water sleeves and cup-type risers" suitable for spheroidal graphite, CV graphite cast iron, cast steel, and non-ferrous alloy castings. Since it contains no organic binders, the gas generation is minimal, which improves the occupational health and safety environment and is also effective in preventing gas defects in castings. 【Features】 - Improved quality of recycled sand prevents surface defects in castings. - Reduced disposal costs for sand recycling residues, and prevention of spheroidization inhibition of graphite due to the effects of patented riser materials. - Since it contains no organic binders, the gas generation is minimal, which improves the occupational health and safety environment and is also effective in preventing gas defects in castings. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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Improved heat resistance due to special inclusions! Suitable for the required film thickness (400μm) for automotive castings.

"MIRATEC MB 401" is a water-based coating agent for cast iron, made from a slurry of alumina silicate with graphite. Thanks to a special combination of aggregates, it enables a high-quality film thickness while maintaining the required permeability of the coating film. Additionally, we also offer a zirconium-based coating agent, "SOLITEC IM 801," which has a strong penetration effect in areas with low filling properties of the main mold and cores, as well as in areas subjected to thermal and mechanical stress. 【Features】 ■ The new formulation allows the coating agent to remain on the surface of the core, preventing penetration and enabling faster drying. ■ It is easy to apply, reducing the time required for dipping and dripping. ■ Due to its special formulation, it has excellent heat resistance and prevents penetration and burning. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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Improving casting! A lineup of 100% organic renewable additives and high-performance hybrid additives!

We would like to introduce the mold additives handled by ASK Chemicals Japan Co., Ltd. Starting with "VEINO," which is organic, recyclable, and demonstrates significant effects in very small amounts, we also offer "ISOSEAL" and "VEINO ULTRA." In addition to our wide range of additives, we supply alumina sand, zircon sand, chamotte sand, and resin-coated sand. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Features】 <VEINO> ■ Prevents veining ■ Improves casting surface ■ High thermal decomposition ■ Insoluble in water ■ 100% recyclable material *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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Filtration of molten metal of various materials is possible! We offer a comprehensive range of sizes and shapes.

We would like to introduce the filters 'UDICELL/EXACTFLO' handled by ASK Chemicals Japan Co., Ltd. "UDICELL" is particularly suitable for molten metal filtration under harsh conditions, while "EXACTFLO" is ideal for molten metal filtration of ferrous and non-ferrous castings. We offer a comprehensive range of sizes and shapes. 【UDICELL Zirconia Filter Features】 ■ Maximum service temperature: 1,760℃ ■ Open pore structure ■ Extremely high durability and robustness ■ Suitable molten metal material: cast steel ■ Pore size: 10-15 ppi *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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Release agents that widely accommodate rigid binders such as Fran, alkali phenol, and PEPSET!

We would like to introduce our advanced release agents, the "ZIP SLIP Series." Starting with the long-selling bestseller "ZIP SLIP 78," we also offer "ZIP SLIP 55," which maintains the usability of 78 while reducing adhesion to hands and work clothes, and "ZIP SLIP 15K," which is a thin milky white that does not obscure the mold markings. Please choose according to your application. 【Features】 ＜ZIP SLIP 78＞ ■ Quick-drying & excellent work efficiency ■ Versatile type compatible with wooden molds, resin molds, and foam molds ■ Toluene-free, gentle on both people and the environment ＜ZIP SLIP 55＞ ■ Maintains the usability of 78 while reducing adhesion to hands and work clothes ＜ZIP SLIP 15K＞ ■ Same versatile type as 78 ■ Milky white, so there’s no worry about hiding mold markings with silver ■ Can also be used as a dirt prevention agent when applying to troughs and hoppers, making it a multifunctional type For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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Especially effective for spheroidal graphite cast iron! An influential inoculant alloy based on ferrosilicon.

We would like to introduce our treatment alloy "SB 5/SMW 605." "SB 5" is a highly effective inoculant FeSi, suitable for both flake graphite cast iron and spheroidal graphite cast iron. Aluminum and calcium provide excellent inoculation effects across a wide range of materials, while barium extends the fading time, ensuring reliability throughout the entire casting process. "SMW 605" is a powerful inoculant alloy based on ferrosilicon, particularly suitable for spheroidal graphite cast iron. Bismuth, along with cerium, significantly increases the number of spheroidal graphite particles. 【Features of SB 5】 ■ Good solubility ■ High inoculation effect ■ Long-lasting inoculation effect ■ Low addition amount ■ Uniform graphite crystallization ■ Suppression of carbides ■ Improvement of mechanical properties *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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We provide services to achieve perfect casting!

Our design services group offers a "Design Service" that monitors the entire process from the development and verification of casting design concepts to prototype casting. By implementing this service, we achieve improvements in productivity and optimization of catalyst usage. Additionally, we can provide a wide range of expertise combined with the latest simulation programs (MAGMA, Novacast, FLOW-3D, Arena-flow). 【Features】 ■ Increased productivity ■ Optimization of catalyst usage ■ Design of manufacturing processes including inorganic technology ■ Calculation of optimal material input amounts ■ Design and production of optimized model plates, cores, and molds *For more details, please refer to our catalog or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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The shaped mold can be stored for a long time! There is almost no staining on the wooden pattern, making the molding process easy!

"LINOCURE" is an organic binder for room temperature self-hardening molds. It has excellent collapse characteristics after casting, and especially when applied to cores, it allows for sand removal in a much shorter time compared to conventional inorganic binders. Therefore, an increase in productivity is expected. 【Features】 ■ Good fluidity of mixed sand ■ Easy molding work ■ Good collapse characteristics after pouring ■ Minimal sticking to wooden patterns ■ Little influence from the sand used ■ Molded casts can be stored for a long time *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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With a high release effect, it is also possible to significantly reduce the amount used! It also acts as a corrosion inhibitor for molds.

"BENTOGLISS 121" is a non-solvent, oil-based release agent for sand molds that does not use solvents such as kerosene. It can be used with all sand mold molding machines. Even if excessively applied to the main mold, it does not cause casting defects and does not obscure the letters or symbols on the resin parts or molds. Since it does not contain kerosene (kerosene), it is particularly environmentally friendly and harmless to humans. 【Features】 ■ Suitable for sand molds ■ Does not contain silicone ■ Does not cause allergic reactions ■ Does not contain aromatic compounds ■ Usable with all sand mold molding machines *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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Can be used with all types of molding machines! No casting defects occur even if excess coating is applied to the master mold.

"BENTOGLISS 121C-W" is a water-based release agent for molds that does not use solvents. It does not contain aromatic compounds and can be used with all application devices. It does not obscure letters or symbols on resin parts or molds. Additionally, since it does not contain solvents, it is particularly environmentally friendly, harmless to humans, and also acts as a corrosion inhibitor for molds. 【Features】 ■ Suitable for molds ■ Usable with all mold-making machines ■ Usable with all application devices ■ Does not contain silicone ■ Does not cause allergic reactions *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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Predictable and reproducible curing time! Introducing a self-hardening binder that makes sand regeneration easy.

The "PEP SET Family" is an organic binder for self-hardening molds at room temperature. It is well-known for its excellent quality and highly controllable curing reaction, having maintained its position as the standard for self-hardening binders for many years. The speed of molding, wide range of applications, and ease of use clearly indicate that it is an ideal self-hardening binder for various mold-making processes. 【Features】 ■ Predictable and reproducible curing time ■ Excellent usable time / demolding time ratio ■ High strength of cores and main molds ■ Easy sand regeneration *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us at info.japan@ask-chemicals.com.

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CLT, which has been widely adopted in the construction field, is now expanding its applications into the civil engineering sector. The "Hyper CLT Mats" are civil engineering CLT products that utilize wood CLT as temporary materials. Traditionally, steel plates have been the mainstream choice for temporary roads, access routes, and heavy machinery yards. The Hyper CLT Mats introduce a new option of "wood" to that market. The 5x10 mats weigh approximately 230 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove with small machinery, with a maximum capacity of 40 mats on a 10-ton truck. They also have advantages in terms of workability and transportation efficiency. Moreover, they offer added value that can only be achieved with wood, such as glare reduction, noise control, CO2 fixation, and consideration for aesthetics. This product is expected to be a new proposal for not only construction companies but also building material firms, lumber companies, and material trading companies. It is a registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS, with the registration number "TH-250021-A." The use of wood is not limited to construction anymore. The utilization of Hyper CLT Mats is expanding as a new market that connects civil engineering and wood.

Fukuda Corporation has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is dedicated to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance. We will propose suitable testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

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In civil engineering sites such as mountainous areas and construction sites, it may be necessary to use wooden boards on slopes or inclined access roads. Hyper CLT boards are civil engineering materials utilizing wood CLT, which can be laid not only on flat ground but also on sloped terrain. They can be used for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery entry paths, and measures against muddy conditions, creating a driving environment that takes advantage of the unique surface characteristics of wood. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 board weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, which is a notable feature for maneuverability in narrow sites. This wooden board is registered as a technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system as "TH-250021-A," and can also be utilized for safety measures and innovative ideas in public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.