Formulating for Metal Casting

FORMULATIONS
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70+ Years in Industry
7 Alloy Families
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4 Core Product Lines
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[ FRANKOTE SERIES ]

CERAMIC COATINGS

PMC-100/NPMC-DRY BN400BN400-DRY #1168449

Ceramic-based protective coatings — liquid and dry — engineered to prevent molten metal adhesion on ladles, thermocouple tubes, runners, and ferrous surfaces. Water-based formulations. Dry variants ship water-blended at the customer site for cold-weather convenience.

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[ FRANLUBE SERIES ]

DIE RELEASE LUBRICANTS

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Water-extendable die release lubricants for casting aluminum, brass, magnesium, and zinc alloys. Newest additions include ceramic-based formulations.

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[ FRANLUBE SHOT SERIES ]

SHOT TIP LUBRICANTS

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Dry, oil-based, and water-cleanable shot tip lubricants that enhance lubrication through the metal injection process while extending tip life. Inquire about ceramic shot tip sleeve lubricants.

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SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

ASW-80#38KAB 124

Purpose-built compounds for the specific challenges of die casting operations — from removing metal deposits on die cavity surfaces to high-temperature ejector pin protection. Includes flux for efficient cleaning and reduced refractory erosion.

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Our Advantage

70 YEARS OF
RIGHT CHEMISTRY

LaFrance Manufacturing has been formulating specialty products for metal casting operations since the 1950s. We were early pioneers in water-extendable emulsions to replace solvent-based die parting agents.

Today our formulations serve operations across the globe. We work with your team to identify the right product for optimum results.

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COMPANY PROFILE
FOUNDED1950s
HEADQUARTERSSt. Louis, MO
DISTRIBUTIONWorldwide
METALS SERVEDAL / BR / CU / MG
ZN / AU / AG
PRODUCT LINES4 Core Series
FORMULATIONProprietary
CHEMISTRYWater-based & Ceramic
We have the right formula for whatever alloy you're casting.
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