Thermal sand reclamation

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Gudgeon Thermfire International Inc.

North Americas leading manufacturer of efficient, compact, gas fired thermal sand reclaimers. GTI designed, developed and commercialized the Thermfire sand reclamation equipment. With over 80 sales in North America, the company has solid field experience in a variety of foundry environments.

Foundry sand at less than 15 dollars a ton

Is the cost of purchasing and disposing of foundry casting sand getting out of control? Thermal reclamation of sand costs less than fifteen dollars a ton and is as good or better than new foundy sand. Do yourself a favor, contact us and we will show you how.

Eight Thermfire sand reclaimers to choose from

Thermfire 1000 (12 tons per day)
Thermfire 2000 (24 tons per day)
Thermfire 3000 (36 tons per day)
Thermfire 6000 (72 tons per day)
Thermfire 8000 (96 tons per day)
Thermfire 12000 (144 tons per day)
Thermfire 16000 (192 tons per day)
Thermfire 20000 (240 tons per day)

Used TF2000 now in stock

When you purchase a used Thermfire directly from GTI you not only have the advantage of purchasing equipment reconditioned by the experts you also receive the great support we are known for. Support includes, project design, modifications to suit your needs, startup, training and unlimited phone support in the years ahead.

Advantages of the Thermfire thermal sand reclamation system

Stronger molds and cores with less chemical additives. After switching to Thermfire reclaimed sand, one foundry cut chemical additives at the mixer from 1.2 to 0.8 percent. Chemical costs were reduced from 5 to 3 million dollars per year.
Better surface finish and less porosity. Reducing chemical additives reduces the gas that is generated. Besides calcining and cooling the sand the Thermfire vigorously classifies and removes fines which improves the venting of the mold.
More dimensionally accurate castings. While the Thermfire calcines the sand, it creates expanded silica sand grains which do not go through the same expansion as new sand during every pour. In steel foundries this can limit or eliminate the need for iron oxides, zircon and chromite sands.
Far less odor and smoke in the foundry during pouring because less chemical binder is needed.
Less grinding and welding of castings is required. With fewer chemical additives and a superior quality of sand grain, casting defects such as finning and burn in are reduced