Sand Solutions

At Simpson, we bring over a century of expertise in sand technology, offering comprehensive solutions that cover every step of your foundry’s sand system.

Simpson is your trusted partner in delivering reliable sand solutions tailored to your foundry’s unique needs.

From advanced sand cooling and intensive mulling to precise testing and efficient reclamation, our innovative equipment and services are designed to optimize productivity and ensure consistent, high-quality results. With a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency.

Here, we will regularly share informative articles, expert insights, and case studies. Stay tuned for valuable content that highlights best practices, innovative technologies, and real-world examples of how Simpson’s solutions help foundries improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality results.

A Hard(ness) Look at Mold Testing

Inconsistent mold hardness and mold strength can cause casting defects and poor casting surface finish. Testing the mold should be standard for green sand foundries.

In-House Sand Testing for Defect Prevention

Ensure quality castings with in-house sand testing—prevent defects, reduce scrap, and optimize production.

Clay Activation in Green Sand

By understanding the charged nature of clay, the importance of mulling, plus clay’s interaction with water, it’s possible to optimize sand preparation for consistent and defect-free molds.

Waupaca Foundry’s Sand Reclamation Journey

Waupaca Foundry boosts sustainability with the Simpson Pro-Claim, reducing waste and reusing sand over 30 times. Discover their efficient, cost-saving process.

Understanding & Controlling Hot Sand in Green Sand Molding

Hot sand presents a major challenge in green sand molding, affecting casting quality and production. Understanding its causes, effects, and control methods is key to reducing defects and boosting productivity in foundries.

Grede, Monitizer, and Simpson: Harnessing Expertise and Technology for Optimal Foundry Performance

Discover how Grede partnered with Simpson and the Monitizer platform to enhance sand control, reduce scrap, and optimize foundry operations.

Advantages of Sand Reclamation

Explore how the Simpson Pro-Claim is transforming the landscape of sand reclamation while helping foundries save money and enhance their overall operations.

Sustainable Foundry Practices

Our Simpson Pro-Claim sand reclamation equipment is a game-changer for the foundry industry. It allows you to clean, regenerate, and recycle waste sand for reuse.

Using the Compactability Test to Optimize Green Sand Quality

Compactability is one of the most essential and common tests in foundry green sand. The ability to properly measure and control compactability, allows the foundry to reduce variation in other parameters, including green strength, moisture, friability, flowability, cone jolt, density, permeability, and wet tensile.

Classifying Water in Green Sand

Precise water control, effective mulling, sand cooling, and early water introduction can optimize clay activation and reduce free water for optimal mold and core production.

Germany’s Dietermann foundry cuts scrap with Simpson Mix-Muller

“Muller-type mixers are quite unusual in Europe but we saw it as a superior mixer technology,” states Franz.

Complete Connected Foundry Support at Donsco

A complete connected foundry supports big ambitions at Pennsylvania-based Donsco.

Using Sand Data to Communicate Performance Metrics

In this article, we will look at trending daily sand data, and how to use results to determine variability in the sand system.

Simpson Solution for Permeability Testing Needs

Testing for permeability is critical for a foundry operation because the level of permeability can explain the causes of certain defects that can occur to metal castings.

Test Results At Your Fingertips

The Simpson Analytics PFP Mold Strength Tester is used to determine the strength properties of clay-bonded foundry sand.

Impact of Reducing Consumables with the Simpson Pro-Claim®

The only way to properly determine the performance and expected payback of reclamation is to conduct a test at the Simpson Performance Laboratory.

Reclaim Your Ceramic or Silica Sand for as Little as $1 a Ton

Reclaim Your Ceramic Or Silica Sand For As Little As $1.00 A Ton

Sand Reclamation Test Program

Before making a purchase decision, we will test your foundry’s sand, provide you with a full analysis of the results and select the optimum reclaimer for your sand system requirements.

Need More Information?

Contact Simpson to learn more about our innovative solutions and how we can support your operation. We are here to help if you have any questions or need assistance.