Investment Casting

Process reliability, slurry control and consistent quality are integral for investment casting foundries. Nalco Water designs our service and product offerings to help foundries meet these critical business goals. Our quality products coupled with incomparable technical expertise and testing capabilities set us apart in the industry.

Nalco Water has been involved with investment casting for over 60 years. We hold the original patent on colloidal silica, and the first water-based ceramic shell was made with our materials.

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Nalco Water’s investment casting product line includes:
  • Eight differentiated shell system offerings with the ability to meet specific customer needs
  • Fifteen different colloidal silica products
  • Three high tech polymers
  • Two high-performance, environmentally friendly wax cleaners
  • Distributor for 3M Technical Ceramics fused silica refractories
  • Distributor for Christy Minerals STKO®

In addition to this extensive product list, Nalco Water can provide service and support to improve your shell room operation. These capabilities include:

  • On-site consulting and process review
  • Process control optimization
  • MoR, Permeability, slurry physical properties, and SEM casting analysis to assist in the diagnosis of customer problems

 

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Managed Operations Services

Managed Operations Services

Our program isn't just focused on managing your operations, but to also improve your operations.

3D TRASAR™Technology for Shell Control

3D TRASAR™Technology for Shell Control

See how 3D TRASAR™ Technology for Shell Control helps investment casting operations gain real-time visibility into slurr...

Commercial White Rust Inhibitor Programs

Commercial White Rust Inhibitor Programs

Nalco's patented, white rust inhibitor is a synergistic blend of passivation agents for galvanized surfaces that are exp...

Water Quality IQ™

Water Quality IQ™

Water quality data and analysis is an essential part of an operation. Our advanced industrial water treatment technology...

Water Pretreatment Equipment Maintenance

Water Pretreatment Equipment Maintenance

Nalco's water treatment equipment maintenance help customers get the most value from their water systems.

Engineered Shell Program

Engineered Shell Program

We offer colloidal silica, related products and support in our investment casting shell system program. We help support ...

Water Treatment System Replacement Parts

Water Treatment System Replacement Parts

Nalco Water offers replacement parts for your water treatment equipment such as cartridge filters, valves, controllers, ...

Water Filtration and RO Membrane Services

Water Filtration and RO Membrane Services

Nalco Water Purity Solutions provides commercial and industrial water treatment and filtration services for RO membranes...

Wastewater Foam Control

Wastewater Foam Control

Nalco has a full range of antifoams, including food grade products that can effectively help suit your needs. We will wo...

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With unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge technology, we partner with customers to deliver world-class results and optimized operations. Contact us to learn how we can help you.

Nalco Water 
Colloidal Technologies Group
1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Il 60563

For additional information or assistance, please contact our Colloidal Technologies Group.

Nalco Water Customer Service: +1-800-288-0879

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