Hard Sand Casting

Hard sand casting (also known as chemically bonded sand casting) uses sand moulds bonded with resin systems to create rigid, high-strength moulds capable of producing precise castings with excellent surface finish.

This process is commonly used for:

 Steel castings

 Alloy steel components

 High-performance iron castings

 Components requiring improved dimensional accuracy

Advantages of Hard Sand Casting

 Suitable for carbon and alloy steels

 Higher dimensional stability

 Improved surface finish compared to traditional green sand

 Ideal for medium-to-large structural components

 Good repeatability for engineered parts

Hard sand casting is frequently selected for applications where steel sand castings must meet higher mechanical performance standards.

Materials Commonly Supplied via Hard Sand Casting

Malabou supplies:

 Carbon steel castings

 Low and medium alloy steels

 Stainless steel castings

 Wear-resistant alloy steels

 Selected high-strength iron grades

This process supports demanding applications in mining equipment, heavy machinery, and infrastructure components.