ALUKOTE WCB-15

Alukote WCB-15

Alukote WCB-15 is a water-based coating, in ready-to-use form. It contains a high-quality aluminosilicate refractory. It is recommended for Cast Iron, SG Iron & non-ferrous metals. Alukote WCB-15 coating imparts a smooth as-cast surface finish, free from defects to the castings.

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characteristics and features

  • Alukote WCB-15 is a water-based coating, in ready-to-use form. It contains a high-quality aluminosilicate refractory. It is recommended for Cast Iron, SG Iron & non-ferrous metals.
  • Alukote WCB-15 coating imparts a smooth as-cast surface finish, free from defects to the castings.

Specifications

Specific Gravity (As supplied)

1.45 - 1.55 gm/cc

Dilution Ratio

1 : 0.30 - 0.35 (Product to Water) parts by weight

Application Viscocity (by B4 cup)

14.0 to 16.0 seconds.

Settling

1 Hour

4 Hour

24 Hour

Nil

Nil

5% max

Appolication

  • Product is used for all cast-iron grades, especially automobile castings, and can be applied to all types of synthetic resin-bonded cores and molds.
  • Suitable for Dipping, Spraying, Brushing, and Flooding or Over-Pouring types of applications.
  • Drying the coating has to be conducted in an oven at 150-180⁰C for 1 hour when a homogenous and dense coating film is developed.

Advantages

  • Easy to prepare in minimum time. Dipping application ensures high productivity.
  • As the product is supplied in ready-to-use form, thorough mixing of all the ingredients takes place at the time of manufacture.
  • The product gives complete and uniform coverage, which ensures a good casting finish, free from veining & fining, fusion and penetration and hence lowers the casting cleaning costs.

Storage & Handling

The product should be stored at room temperature under the roof and away from direct sunlight and moisture. The use of safety gear and gadgets is a must while handling the product. complete and uniform coverage, which ensures a good casting finish, free from veining & fining, fusion and penetration and hence lowers the casting cleaning costs.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place

Shelf Life

Shelf-Life: 3 months from the date of manufacture.

Packing

The product is supplied in a 25kg poly bucket