Water-Based Coatings
Water-based coatings are versatile solutions for all types of casting applications, catering to both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and are suitable for critical and non-critical components. These coatings ensure easy application, offering options for spraying, brushing, or dipping, and can be dried efficiently in an oven at a specific temperature or left to cool at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.
Eco-Friendly & Safe
As non-ignition materials, they enhance workplace safety while being environmentally friendly due to low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions.
Cost-Effective
Their cost-effectiveness lies in reduced material costs and energy consumption, making them a sustainable choice for modern foundries.
Key Advantages
- Excellent thermal resistance
- Superior mechanical bonding
- Customizable formulations
- Improved air quality
- Regulatory compliance
- Reduced environmental impact
With excellent thermal resistance, superior mechanical bonding, and customizable formulations, water-based coatings help achieve high-quality, defect-free castings, making them indispensable for modern foundries focused on efficiency and sustainability.
Premium Water Based Foundry Coatings
Designed for exceptional performance in the most demanding foundry applications.
- Eco-Friendly: Water-based formula with low VOC content for a safer working environment and reduced environmental impact.
- Superior Performance: Delivers excellent surface finish and dimensional accuracy for both ferrous and non-ferrous castings.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for green sand, chemically bonded sand, and shell molding.
Aluminum Silicate Water Based Coatings — DFCAST AS-990
DFCAST AS-990 is an aluminosilicate-based, water-borne refractory coating designed for non-critical automotive castings. Formulated with high-quality aluminum silicates and optimized rheology, it helps prevent sand expansion defects and metal penetration while delivering a smooth surface finish. Ideal for resin-bonded cores; particularly suited to dipping and flooding applications.
High-Temp Performance
Withstands thermal stress during casting.
Defect Control
Reduces sand expansion defects and penetration.
Smooth Finish
Delivers clean, defect-free castings.
Water-Based
Safer handling; environmentally considerate.
Applications
- Non-critical automotive castings
- Resin-bonded cores and molds
- Dipping and flooding processes
DFCAST AS-610 Graphite-Alumina Coating
DFCAST AS-610 is a black, water-based refractory coating in paste form, engineered for tools and smaller cast components made of Cast Iron or SG Iron. The graphite–alumina system offers low reactivity with metal oxides, high-temperature stability, and delivers a uniform, smooth surface finish.
Graphite–Alumina Blend
Low reactivity to metal oxides.
High-Temp Stability
Reliable film at elevated temperatures.
Smooth Finish
Clean casting surfaces; minimal defects.
Ideal for Tools
Optimized for tools and small components.
Applications
- Cast iron and SG iron tools
- Small/medium cast components
- Dipping application method
DFCAST AS-710 Insulating Refractory Coating
DFCAST AS-710 is an insulating, water-based refractory coating for resin-bonded molding and cores. It prevents sand expansion defects and metal penetration. Its advanced binder system enhances adhesion and achieves a more uniform, reliable insulating film for non‑critical castings.
Insulating Layer
Improves thermal control and reduces defects.
Enhanced Adhesion
Advanced binder system for uniform film.
Reliable Surface
Smoother finishes with consistent coating build.
Water-Based
Low VOCs and safer handling.
Applications
- Resin-bonded sand molds and cores
- Non‑critical automotive components
- Dipping application for uniform coverage
DFCAST AS-140 Alumina-Silicate Coating
High-performance, water-based alumina–silicate refractory coating for all cast-iron grades. Offers high-temperature stability, smooth surface finish, and compatibility with resin-bonded sand systems.
High Temp
Stable film at casting temperatures.
Smooth Finish
Minimizes burn-on and penetration.
Low Reactivity
Suitable for resin-bonded sand.
Water-Based
Safer handling and low VOC.
DFCAST AS-600 Graphite-Aluminosilicate Coating
Premium water-based coating for motor body castings. Provides excellent peel and release, high refractoriness, good dry bond strength, and humidity resistance across multiple application methods.
High Refractoriness
Reliable under thermal load.
Excellent Release
Improved peel and clean separation.
Humidity Resistant
Stable performance in moisture.
Versatile
Dip, brush, or flood.
DFCAST AS-1070 Graphite-Iron Oxide Coating
Reddish refractory powder coating delivering superior high-temperature performance with smooth surfaces, low dusting, and no cracking. Supports multiple application methods.
High Temp
Thermal stability for demanding pours.
Versatile
Multiple application methods supported.
Smooth Surface
Minimal defects, clean finish.
DFCAST AS-1072 Insulating Coating
High-performance, water-based insulating coating designed for critical automotive castings. Delivers exceptional insulation, defect prevention, and high refractoriness.
Exceptional Insulation
Reduces thermal defects.
Advanced Binder
Adhesion and gas permeability balance.
High Refractoriness
Stable under high thermal loads.
DFCAST AS WG Graphite-Based Coating
High-performance graphite-based, water-borne refractory coating for automotive casting applications. Suitable for ferrous castings and compatible with dipping or brushing, delivering a consistent black finish and thermal stability.
Graphite System
Black finish; thermal stability.
Ferrous Friendly
Optimized for sand molds and cores.
DFCAST AS 860 High-Performance Refractory Coating
Water-based insulating coating for critical automotive castings, delivering high-quality surfaces for cylinder blocks, heads, and hydraulic parts, while reducing defect rates on complex core geometries.
High Performance
Consistent finish on complex cores.
Reliable
Lower defect rates; robust insulation.
DFCAST AS 423 Insulating Coating
High-permeability water-based insulating coating delivering uniform, dense coatings on deep and complex cores while mitigating gas pressure to reduce defects.
DFCAST - AV (M) Insulating Coating
High-performance insulating coating with gel binder for automotive castings. Provides excellent dry bond strength with robust adhesion and resistance to powdering, peeling, and cracking.
Robust Adhesion
Strong dry bond strength.
Defect Reduction
Minimizes powdering and cracking.
DFCAST - FM 100 High Refractory Alumino Silicate Coating
Premium, high refractory alumino silicate water-based coating engineered for superior thermal protection and clean release. Optimized for thermacoal patterns and medium-sized mold castings with complex geometries.
High Refractory
Superior thermal protection.
Excellent Adhesion
Designed for thermacoal patterns.
Water-Based
Easy, safer application and cleanup.
Defect Control
Minimizes metal penetration and burn-on.
Applications
- Thermacoal patterns
- Medium castings
- Complex geometries
DFCAST - TP 500 Zircon Water-Based Coating (Stainless Steel)
Premium zircon water-based coating designed for stainless steel and high‑temperature alloy castings. Delivers excellent thermal stability, superior surface finish, and effective reduction of metal penetration with easy mixing and application.
Zircon Formula
Outstanding thermal stability.
Multi‑Method
Brush, flow, or spray application.
Premium Finish
Smooth surfaces for stainless steel.
Defect Control
Reduces metal penetration effectively.
Easy Handling
Mixes easily; user‑friendly.
Shock Resistant
Excellent thermal shock resistance.
DFCAST - TP 100 Zircon-Graphite Water-Based Coating (Heavy Duty)
Heavy-duty zircon–graphite water-based coating tailored for heavy cast iron and large molds. Combines superior thermal properties with excellent metal penetration resistance to significantly reduce casting defects.
Zircon–Graphite Blend
Superior thermal properties and insulation.
Heavy Duty
Ideal for heavy cast iron castings.
Defect Control
Excellent resistance to metal penetration.
Reliable
Long shelf life and easy storage.
Insulation
Excellent thermal insulation performance.
DFCAST - CF13 Alumino Silicate Coating (Non-Ferrous Pipes)
Specialized alumino silicate, water-based coating tailored for centrifugal casting of non‑ferrous pipes. Provides superior thermal insulation, promotes easy release of cast pipes, and supports efficient line throughput.
Optimized Process
Designed for centrifugal pipe casting.
Thermal Insulation
Superior heat barrier properties.
Easy Release
Promotes clean release of cast pipes.
Water‑Based
Simple application and cleanup.
Non‑Ferrous Ready
Ideal for copper and aluminum alloys.
DFCAST Z-600 Premium Zircon Coating (Centrifugal Casting)
Premium zircon formulation engineered for centrifugal processes and precision components. Provides exceptional thermal stability and versatile performance across non‑ferrous metals while promoting an excellent surface finish.
High‑Purity Zircon
Delivers consistent, premium results.
Thermal Stability
Exceptional resistance under heat.
Centrifugal Ready
Optimized for centrifugal casting lines.
Versatile
Works across non‑ferrous alloys.
Surface Finish
Promotes smooth, clean surfaces.