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Process for recovering sand and bentonite clay used in a foundry

US6834706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2003
Grant dateDec 28, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22C5/185
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Sand, bentonite clay and organics recovered as foundry waste from a green sand mold foundry are reclaimed for reuse in making new green sand molds and mold cores by a multi-step process involving both hydraulic and mechanical separation steps.

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