DIDION Streamlines Sand Separation in Progressive Foundry Expansion
Goals
Foundry Expansion
Progressive Foundry located in Perry, IA, a producer of gray and ductile iron castings, completed a multi-million multi-phase foundry expansion. This expansion included a new core room building, new employee center, new metallurgical lab, new office building, and an update to its shakeout system. The shakeout system upgrade was prompted by the continued growth of the foundry and the downstream equipment needed to meet the capabilities of the new molding lines that have been upgraded throughout the years. The layout, age of the equipment, as well as safety and dust emissions were all factors that led to this shakeout expansion.
Challenge
Selecting the Right Equipment
Josh Magill, Plant Engineer, researched several different types of equipment and solutions for his shakeout portion of the expansion. These included rotary and vibratory options from traditional shakeouts to vibratory drums to rotary drums. In the end Progressive decided on a DIDION Rotary Media Drum to handle their sand separation and casting cleaning needs. “DIDION’s reputation ultimately led us to our decision,” stated Josh. “Every foundry we visit has a DIDION Rotary Media Drum. The equipment is well-built and made to last.”