What sand shot capacity do cold box core shooters come in?

The capacity changes depending on the model and the size of the core you need. We make machines that are designed for your core box, from single-cavity setups to larger multi-cavity machines that produce multiple cores in one cycle. Let us know the size of your core and how many you want to make, and we will suggest a shot capacity that fits your needs.

What is the difference between cold box machines?

Pneumatic machines use air for clamping and are usually good for jobs with a lower initial cost. Hydraulic machines provide higher clamping force, which is important for heavier core boxes. We help you choose the right one based on the weight of your core and the size of your box.

Do I need an amine gas system?

No. Our machines have a built-in amine gas generation unit, so you don't have to source or maintain a separate gas system.

Can one machine handle both amine and CO2 curing?

Yes. The operator can choose between amine or CO2 curing from the control panel. This means the same machine can do both without any changes or extra tooling.

How long does a typical cold box shooting cycle take?

Cycle time depends on the size of the core, the amount of sand shot and how long the gassing takes. Cold box is the fastest of the core-making methods, which is why many foundries choose it over hot box or no-bake for production runs.

What safety features are included?

Every machine comes with safety enclosures, laser beam safety curtains and interlocks. These are not optional extras; they are part of the machine.

Do you make machines for custom core boxes?

Yes. Send us your core box drawing and your production goals, and we design the shot capacity, parting style and tooling mount around your part. We don't use a template; we build it for your part.

Cold Box Core Shooters

Cold box core shooters are a machine that creates sand cores for metal casting. Cores are the shapes inside a mould. The part that makes gaps, channels or cavities in the metal piece.

Here is how a cold box core shooter works. I have watched cold box core shooters in action at a foundry. The cold box core shooter mixes silica sand with resin and hardener, then pushes this mixture into a core box under pressure. After that, amine gas flows through the sand. The gas acts as a catalyst. Hardens the sand instantly. No heat is needed. That is why the process is called the " box" process. In contrast, the hot box process requires heat to cure the core and takes longer per cycle.

The cold box process is the choice when foundries need medium to large cores that have high strength, fast cycle times and tight dimensional accuracy. The cold box process is used heavily in pump, valve and heavy engineering castings.

How Galaxy Machine India Creates Its Cold Box Core Shooters

We have been making foundry equipment from Pune since 2004. Our cold box core shooters are made to work with all types of core box positions:

Vertical parted

For cores that are split along a line

Horizontal parted

For cores that are split along a line

Universal parted (4-way or 5-way)

For cores that need several splitting directions

Each machine uses a PLC with a display unit so workers can set and watch the shooting cycle without any uncertainty. You get built-in fault diagnostics, which means less time spent trying to find out what is wrong and quicker solutions when something goes wrong.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Process type	Amine cold box
Core box orientation	Vertical / Horizontal / Universal (4-way or 5-way)
Drive type	Pneumatic / Hydraulic
Control system	PLC with display unit
Ejection type	Automatic core ejection
Cavity type	Multi-cavity capable
Gas system	In-house amine gas generation unit
Additional gassing option	CO2 gassing system (optional)
Safety features	Safety interlocks, laser beam safety curtain, safety enclosure
Country of origin	Made in India
Minimum order quantity	1 piece

Features

Design and sturdy construction

High dimensional accuracy and precision

Quick changing of dies

Automatic PLC-based control with display unit

Fault diagnostics for troubleshooting

Safety enclosure, laser beam safety curtain and safety interlocks

Pneumatic and hydraulic models available

Amine gas generation unit

Core taker arrangement for heavy-weight cores

Cold Box vs. Hot Box vs. No-Bake

Process	Cure Method	Cycle Time	Best For
Cold box (amine)	Amine gas, room temperature	Fast (seconds)	Medium-to-large cores, high volume
Hot box	Heat inside the core box	Slower	High-durability cores, high volume
No-bake	Air-set, no gas or heat	Slowest	Very large or one-off cores, low volume

Frequently Asked Questions

What sand shot capacity do cold box core shooters come in?
The capacity changes depending on the model. The size of the core you need. We make machines that are designed for your core box. These can be single-cavity setups or larger multi-cavity machines that produce cores in one cycle. Let us know the size of your core and how many you want to make. We will suggest a shot capacity that fits your needs.
What is the difference between cold box machines?
Pneumatic machines use air for clamping. Are usually good for jobs with a lower initial cost. Hydraulic machines provide clamping force, which is important for heavier core boxes. We help you choose the one based on the weight of your core and the size of your box.
Do I need an amine gas system?
No. Our machines have a built-in amine gas generation unit so you don't have to get or take care of a gas system.
Can one machine handle both amine and CO2 curing?
Yes. The operator can choose between amine or CO2 curing from the control panel. This means the same machine can do both without any changes or extra tools.
How long does a typical cold box shooting cycle take?
The time it takes depends on the size of the core, the amount of sand shot and how long the gassing takes. Cold box is the fastest of the core-making methods. That is why many foundries choose it over box or no-bake for production runs.
What safety features are included?
Every machine comes with safety enclosures, laser beam safety curtains and interlocks. These are not options. They are part of the machine.
Do you make machines for core boxes?
Yes. Send us your core box drawing and your production goals. We design the shot capacity, parting style and tooling mount around your part. We don't use a template. We build it for your part.