| MOQ: | 1 |
| Price: | 30000-300000USD/set |
| Standard Packaging: | Export package |
| Delivery Period: | 120-180days |
| Payment Method: | T/T,L/C |
| Supply Capacity: | 6 sets/year |
A green sand automatic flask molding machine is a specialized piece of equipment used in the foundry industry for mass-producing sand molds with the aid of a flask (a rigid frame that holds the green sand mixture in shape).
The machine typically operates in a match-plate molding or cope-drag molding mode: it produces two mold halves (cope = upper mold, drag = lower mold), which are then assembled to form a cavity for pouring molten metal (e.g., cast iron, steel, aluminum).
| Parameter/model | FM66 | FMZ77 | FM97 | FM98 | FM108 | FM1010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flask inner size(mm) | 680x580x200/220 | 700x700x350/250 | 900x700x250/250 | 900x800x350/300 | 1000x800x350/320 | 1000x1000x350/250 |
| productivity(box/h) | 120 | 110 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Parameter/model | FM128 | FM129 | FM138 | FM139 | FM188 | FM19515 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flask inner size(mm) | 1200x800x350/250 | 1200x900x350/350 | 1300X800x300/300 | 1300x900x350/300 | 1850x800X380/320 | 1950x1500x550/450 |
| productivity(box/h) | 100 | 100 | 90 | 90 | 40 | 40 |
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Green sand automatic flask molding machines are widely used in medium-to-large batch casting production due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Key application fields include:
| Advantage | Details |
|---|---|
| High production efficiency | Fully automated processes (sand filling, compaction, mold closing, ejection) reduce cycle time to 10–60 seconds per mold, enabling thousands of molds per shift—far faster than manual molding. |
| Consistent mold quality | Uniform sand compaction force and precise flask positioning ensure consistent mold dimensions, smooth cavity surfaces, and minimal defects (e.g., sand holes, shrinkage porosity). This improves casting yield. |
| Low labor cost | Replaces manual operations (e.g., sand ramming, mold assembly) with automated systems, reducing reliance on skilled workers and lowering labor costs in long-term production. |
| Versatility in casting size/shape | Can be adjusted to handle different flask sizes (from small hardware to large engine blocks) and accommodate various match-plate designs for complex cavity shapes. |
| Cost-effective mold material | Green sand is reusable (after reconditioning: screening, adding fresh binder/water) with a low raw material cost, making it cheaper than resin sand or shell molding processes. |
| Environmentally friendly | Green sand uses natural clay binders instead of chemical resins, reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Spent sand can be recycled or disposed of with minimal environmental impact. |
| Suitable for ferrous and non-ferrous metals | Works with molten cast iron, steel, aluminum, copper, and their alloys, covering most common casting materials. |