Silicon
Silicon is a main staple in the metal casting industry. Nonferrous metalcasters typically use pure silicon to reduce the melting temperature, improve abrasion resistance, and improve the fluidity of the metal. Ferrous metal casters usually use a 50% or 75% ferrosilicon. FeSi has many uses. It can be a silicon raiser for the furnace, the foundry grade can be an inoculant for iron, and silicon is present in steel, increasing the strength and hardness.
Carpenter Brothers, Inc. carries many different sizes and purities of silicon. Call today to get a quote for the material that will meet your specifications.
Silicon Products
Carpenter Brothers, Inc. offers a complete line of foundry products to meet the requirements of the Metalcasting Industry.
Foundry Products
We supply the necessary foundry products you need to make a quality casting. Whether you need Metals & Alloys, Melting & Melt Quality, Molding & Core Making, Casting & Shakeout, Finishing & Surface Preparation, or Environmental Compliance products, we have what you need.
About Us
Carpenter Brothers, Inc. is the leading supplier of equipment, consumables, and technical expertise for the metal casting industry. Founded in 1917, by Everett and Milton Carpenter, the brothers were able to use their unique foundry experiences to solve the problem of the day: a reliable sand source. They got their foot in the door by selling natural bonded molding sand, which was mined by hand, loaded into horse-drawn carts, and then delivered to customers. Not only did they sell the sand, but their technical expertise was readily available for all customers, big or small, to help manufacture the best castings. After surviving The Great Depression, Carpenter Brothers, Inc. slowly increased the number of products it distributed and expanded its sales territory into what it is today.
Carpenter Brothers, Inc. has committed itself to its customer's success by providing exceptional service to go along with the superior products and equipment they supply. With multiple warehouses around the United States we can get you the products you need when you need them. Our logistics team can handle getting your order to you by truck, plane, or train. Our technical sales and engineering staff all have experience in the industry, so when you buy from Carpenter Brothers you gain access to all of our knowledge.