A foundry riser, also known as a exothermic Riser Sleeves, is a reservoir built into a metal casting foundry mold to prevent cavities from forming in the casting. These cavities can occur due to shrinkage as the metal solidifies and cools. The riser provides additional molten metal to the casting as it solidifies, compensating for the volume decrease and ensuring that the final casting is solid and free of voids. Riser sleeves, which are often made of heat-insulating or heat-generating materials, help to maintain the temperature of the molten metal within the riser, prolonging its liquid state and improving the quality of the casting.

Automated production, no more manual labor.

SHM as a foundry equipment suppliers, it’s Foundry riser sleeves molding equipment, is an essential machine for foundries that require a high production efficiency for their riser sleeves. This sleeve molding Equipment is designed to produce high-quality riser sleeve molds quickly and accurately, which will ultimately result in increased productivity for the foundry. 

It is equipped with safety features such as an emergency stop button and safety guards to ensure safe and secure operations. The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we have designed the Foundry Riser Sleeves Molding Equipment with this in mind.

With customizable capacity, the Foundry riser sleeves molding Equipment can cater to the specific needs of different foundries. The machine can be customized to produce riser sleeves of different sizes and shapes, depending on the requirements of the foundry. This flexibility makes the Foundry Riser Sleeves Making Equipment an ideal solution for  reliable and customizable foundry manufacturing process.

Features:

SHM Foundry riser sleeves production line features

1. PLC automatic control, the main electrical components are Siemens brand;

2. Continuous drying line;

3. Vacuum Adsorption System;

4. Mixing and Forming Precision;

5. Forming time: adjustable;

6. More precise mold design, precise molds and dies create sleeves with exact dimensions and properties;

7. Accept customized specifications and production capacity;

8. Good at riser special-shaped parts mold;

Big size sleeve production capacity;

9. Flexible Configurations: Can be configured to produce different sleeve sizes and types;

10. Emergency Stops: Easily accessible emergency stop buttons for immediate shutdown.

Applications:

Foundry riser sleeves are used in various applications within the metal casting industry to enhance the quality and efficiency of the casting process. Here are some key applications:

1. Preventing Shrinkage Defects:

Riser sleeves help maintain the molten state of the metal in the riser for a longer period, preventing shrinkage defects in the casting.

2. Improving Yield:

By minimizing the volume of metal required in the riser, riser sleeves improve the overall yield of the casting process, reducing waste.

3. Thermal Insulation:

Heat-insulating riser sleeves keep the metal in the riser hot, allowing it to flow into the mold cavity as the casting cools and solidifies,

ensuring a defect-free casting.

4. Heat Generation:

Some riser sleeves are designed to generate heat, helping to maintain the temperature of the molten metal and reduce the risk of premature solidification.

5. Directional Solidification:

Riser sleeves facilitate directional solidification, ensuring that the metal solidifies in a controlled manner from the furthest point of the mold towards the riser, reducing internal stresses and defects.

6. Cost Reduction:

By improving the efficiency of the casting process and reducing the need for rework, riser sleeves contribute to overall cost savings.

7. Versatility:

Riser sleeves can be used in a wide range of casting processes, including sand casting, investment casting, and die casting, for various metals such as steel, iron, aluminum, and bronze.

8. Environmental Benefits:

Reducing metal waste and improving process efficiency can lead to environmental benefits by minimizing resource consumption and waste generation.

9. Enhanced Surface Finish:

Proper use of riser sleeves can lead to a better surface finish on the final casting, reducing the need for additional machining or finishing processes.

SHM Riser Sleeve Forming Machine is a must-have for foundries that are looking to improve their foundry manufacturing process and produce high-quality castings. With its advanced PLC control system, easy operation, and minimal maintenance requirements, the machine is a cost-effective solution that can increase productivity and boost profits.