Industrial sand recycling becomes increasingly efficient – ​​Resand develops electric sand conditioner

Specialized in the recovery and recycling of foundry sand Resand Oy has launched an electric sand recovery device.

The recovery unit is a modular equipment package that is quick to install and commission for the foundry. The delivery time for the equipment is 4–5 months.

According to Resand, thanks to the electrically powered regeneration device, carbon dioxide emissions related to the use and transportation of new sand can be reduced by up to 70 percent.

When utilizing renewable energy, the regenerator's Scope 1 emissions, i.e. direct greenhouse emissions, remain low.

The reclaimer is designed especially for the needs of medium-sized foundries. Its production capacity is one thousand kilograms of reclaimed, or cleaned, sand per hour.

First contract signed

Resand has signed its first SAAS (Sand As A Service) contract for an electronic regenerator with a Finnish foundry in April.

The sand is regenerated in the customer's foundry production facilities. After regeneration, the sand can be reused in foundry processes, significantly reducing the need for virgin sand.

A Finnish company originating from Nuutajärvi is going to grow to become the world's largest sand recycler.

Text: Päivi Ikonen/ Kemiamedia.fi

Image: Resand. The modular recovery unit can be put into operation directly in connection with the foundry.