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Four proprietary series developed over seven decades of foundry work. Formulations engineered for the specific demands of metal casting at temperature — not off-the-shelf chemistry.

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[ FRANKOTE SERIES ]

CERAMIC COATINGS

// Product Description

Non-wetting, ceramic-based protective coatings — both liquid and dry — engineered to prevent molten metal adhesion on ladles, thermocouple tubes, runners, and ferrous surfaces. Water-based formulations with controlled additives ensure smooth application and consistent film thickness.

Dry variants will ship water-blended at the customer site for cold-weather convenience, eliminating concerns about freeze damage during transport and storage. The Frankote line was developed specifically for applications where conventional coatings fail under sustained thermal cycling.

Boron nitride variants (BN400 series) deliver non-wetting performance in demanding environments where standard ceramic formulations reach their limits — particularly in aluminum refining applications with high superheat temperatures.

// Product Codes
PMC-100/N PMC-DRY BN400 BN400-DRY #116 8449
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Ladle & runner protection Thermocouple tubes Ferrous surfaces Furnace components High-temperature surfaces
Spec sheets and application guides available on request Request Spec Sheet
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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.

// Product Codes
Contact for full selector
// Applications
Aluminum HPDC Magnesium die casting Zinc alloy casting Single & multi-cavity dies Cosmetic surface finishes High-temperature dies
Product selection depends on alloy, die geometry, and cycle time — call us to discuss Request Product Selector
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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.

// Product Codes
#1024 LG-1015
// Applications
Shot sleeve lubrication Plunger tip protection Tip life extension Low-smoke environments
Dry, oil-based, and water-cleanable variants available Request Spec Sheet
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[ SPECIALTY LINE ]

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

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Purpose-built compounds for the specific challenges of die casting operations that fall outside the standard lubricant and coating categories. This line addresses the ancillary chemistry needs of a complete casting cell.

Anti-solder wax (ASW-80) removes metal deposits from die cavity surfaces without damaging tool steel — a recurring maintenance challenge on production dies that see extended runs. The flux (KAB 124) is blended for efficient cleaning with reduced refractory erosion, serving refining and metal treatment operations.

Ejector pin compound (#38) provides high-temperature protection for pins operating in extreme thermal and mechanical environments. #3100 Trim/Quenching Compound is a water-based formulation applied at the trim press to cool castings rapidly after ejection, reducing oxidation and improving dimensional stability in automated trim operations.

// Product Codes
ASW-80 #38 KAB 124 #3100
// Applications
Die cavity cleaning (ASW-80) Ejector pin protection (#38) Metal refining flux (KAB 124) Trim press quenching (#3100) Casting oxidation control
Have a challenge that doesn't fit a standard product? We can discuss custom formulation. Request Spec Sheet
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DIE CASTING

High-pressure aluminum, magnesium, and zinc die casting. Single and multi-cavity dies. Cosmetic and structural components. Full-cell chemistry coverage from shot tip to die cavity.

AluminumMagnesium ZincHPDC
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METAL REFINING

Ladle, runner, and furnace protection for aluminum, brass, copper, and zinc refining. Ceramic coating systems that withstand sustained high-temperature contact with molten metal.

AluminumBrass CopperZinc
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FOUNDRY OPS

Shot tip lubrication, anti-solder wax, ejector pin compounds, and flux for complete casting cell support. From the shot end to the die cavity.

Shot TipEjector Pin FluxAnti-Solder
We have the right formula for whatever alloy you're casting.
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