Stable particle size distribution and air permeability, high fire resistance! Japanese-made artificial ceramic sand.
"Nigai Ceramics Beads 60" is a Japanese-made artificial ceramic sand manufactured in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. We deliver products with stable quality and supply, unique to domestic production. Because it is fired at a high temperature (1680°C) in a rotary kiln using carefully selected raw materials, its structure is dense and composed of mullite crystals. 【Main Uses】 ■ Casting sand (for molds and cores) ■ Aggregate for 3D printers ■ Filler material ■ Medium for fluidized beds ■ Abrasive material 【Features】 ■ Uniform composition ■ High refractoriness (SK37, 1825°C) ■ High durability, including wear resistance, crush resistance, and thermal shock resistance ■ Minimal thermal expansion ■ Spherical shape, excellent flowability and packing ability *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.
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【Main Uses】 ■ Various types of casting sand - One-sand loop system - Applications as special sand (spot sand, skin sand) - Applications requiring dimensional accuracy and surface roughness - Applications as line sand for repeated use - Applications for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing (AM) - Others ■ Setter for high-temperature furnaces ■ Medium for fluidized beds ■ Ceramic filters *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.
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Our company has been deeply involved in people's lives by supporting the steelmaking industry as a supplier of refractory materials and various ceramics. We will continue to respond to needs and pursue the "provision of a rich life" through our reliable technology cultivated over many years and our globally expanding network.
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