Engineered Shell Solutions

High-quality shells are used by foundries globally to manufacture intricate and detailed metal castings. The shell-building approach varies by foundry and requires the right materials to consistently achieve the appropriate results.

Nalco Water is your quality control partner. Our approach to investment casting focuses on process reliability, defect prevention and material integrity. Our objective is to support consistent shell performance and casting quality control through an effective shell system program and shell properties with our shell experts and advanced digital technologies.

Our shell system offerings are designed to target:

  • Overall process performance improvements
  • Minimized shell defects
  • Throughput and scrap reduction
  • Casting detail coverage
  • Throughput increase and scrap reduction
  • Tunable hot strength

Nalco Water sales engineers are trained in helping you extract maximum performance and value from these systems.

Investment Casting Programs, Products, Equipment and Services

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With unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge technology, we partner with customers to deliver world-class results and optimized operations. Contact us to learn how we can help you.

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1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Il 60563

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Nalco Water Customer Service: +1-800-288-0879

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