DESCRIPTION
IKOBOND™ DI is natural high swelling sodium based bentonite of exceptional Purity And High Thermal Durability. IKOBOND™ DI is sodium activated bentonite designed to meet the requirements of modern foundry set up specially high pressure molding lines (Flask / Flaskless) and deep drawn castings.
Use of IKOBOND™ DI imparts Low Specific Burnout Ratio in moulding sand due to its High Purity & Thermal Durability than Conventional Bentonite.
IKOBOND™ DI is also recommended when bentonite-bonded sands have to be reclaimed.
IKOBOND™ DI Bentonite does not contain any Fermentable Product and is Environmentally Acceptable.
IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS
- Large surface area
- Optimum Swelling and Bonding Properties.
- Instantaneous Gelling Capability.
- Optimum Water Absorption.
- Excellent Wet Tensile Properties.
KEY BENEFITS
- Excellent Moldability.
- Excellent Shakeout Properties.
- Excellent Surface Finish of Castings.
- Reduced Generation of Dead Clay.
- Increased Dimensional Accuracy with Controlled Weight of Castings.
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Typical Properties of IKOBOND™ DI
| Properties | Unit | IKOBOND™ DI – Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Free Swelling Value | cc | 25 – 28 |
| Methylene Blue Absorption | Mg/gm | 385 minimum |
| Gelling Time | Sec | Instant |
| Powder Fineness 75 micron | % | 75 – 90% |
| Moisture Content | % | 10 – 13 |
| PH | – | 9 – 10.5 |
| Green Strength (10 : 4 ) Mixing 3 : 7 Dry : wet with Standard Washed Sand AFS 60 @ 45 Compatibility. |
gm / cm2 | 1000 – 1400 |
| Wet Tensile Strength | gm / cm2 | 28 – 35 |
| Thermal Durability ( 550 degree ) / 1 hr. Under standard lab conditions. | % | 50 minimum |
Delivery and Storage
- Valve type bags / PP or HDPE bags / Paper or customized palletizing facility available as per customer requirement like wrapped in Corrugated boxes, jumbo bags, & wooden boxes with SPECIAL packing material support so that bags will not be damage during the transit
- Big-bags Store in dry / aerated space : with laminated or with liners with customized palletizing
