COLD BOX CORE MACHINES

Cold Box Core Equipment for Foundry Core Production
ATD Engineering & Machine manufactures cold box machines and auxiliary equipment for foundry core production. Our heavy-duty machines are designed for reliable operation and easy maintenance across a range of production environments, from low-volume shops to high-production applications. As an experienced cold box core machine manufacturer, ATD offers vertically and horizontally parted configurations to accommodate different core-making requirements.

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ATD Foundry Cold Box Core Machine

pRODUCT oVERVIEW

ATD Engineering & Machine offers cold box making machine with automation and auxiliary options configured around core production and handling requirements. Depending on the machine configuration and application, available options include:

Types of Cold Box Core Machines

Vertically Parted Cold Box Core Machines:
Designed for core production with vertically parted core boxes, with models including the CB-16-SA, CB-22-SA, and CB-26-SA.

Horizontally Parted Cold Box Core Machines:
Configured for horizontally parted core boxes, with models including the HCB-22, HCB-26, and HCB-36.

maCHINE EXAMPLES

CB-16-SA
VERTICALLY PARTED
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CB-22-SA
VERTICALLY PARTED
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CB-16-SA
VERTICALLY PARTED
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HCB-36
HORIZONTALLY PARTED
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HCB-22
HORIZONTALLY PARTED
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HCB-26
HORIZONTALLY PARTED
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    KEY CAPABILITIES

    Automated core box scraper
Core box Tilt and Eject (vertically parted)
Core unloader (horizontally parted)
Automated core wash solutions

  

  System Options

    Safety Fence
Scraper
Blow off
Quick change tooling
Quick change blow heads
Unloader

  

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Which machine is right for me? Choose the model based on your required core capacity, core box size, production needs, available electrical and air supply, and maximum core box weight.

VERTICALLY PARTED

Model	Core Capacity	Core Box Mounting Area	Core Box Mounting Plate	Mag Head Opening	Sand Hopper Capacity	Electrical Requirements	Air Requirements	Air Consumption	Hydraulic Requirements	Max Core Box Weight	Action
CB-16	Up to 30 lbs	17.75" Front to Rear, 22" Top to Bottom, 12" Side to Side	16" Front to Rear, 16" Top to Bottom	1.75" × 14"	200 lbs	120 Volt / Single Phase / 60 Hertz / 10 Amp	1" NPT / Single Line / 80–120 PSI	25 Cubic Ft / Minute	NA	400 lbs	Request Quote
CB-22	Standard 50 lbs Option for 75 lbs	23.25" Front to Rear, 27" Top to Bottom, 18" Side to Side	22" Front to Rear, 24" Top to Bottom	4.5" × 18.75"	250 lbs	120 Volt / Single Phase / 60 Hertz / 10 Amp	1.5" NPT / Single Line / 80–120 PSI	50 Cubic Ft / Minute	NA	1,000 lbs	Request Quote
CB-22 HEAVY DUTY	Standard 50 lbs Option for 75 lbs	23.25" Front to Rear, 27" Top to Bottom, 18" Side to Side	22" Front to Rear, 27" Top to Bottom	4.5" × 18.75"	250 lbs	120 Volt / Single Phase / 60 Hertz / 10 Amp	1.5" NPT / Single Line / 80–120 PSI	75 Cubic Ft / Minute	NA	1,500 lbs	Request Quote
CB-26	Standard 100 lbs Option for 150 lbs	32" Front to Rear, 36" Top to Bottom, 18" Side to Side	26" Front to Rear, 30.5" Top to Bottom	6.5" × 23.5"	300 lbs	480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Hertz / 60 Amps	1.5" NPT / Single Line / 80–120 PSI	75 Cubic Ft / Minute	2000 psi / 45 GPM	1,500 lbs	Request Quote

HORIZONTALLY PARTED

Model	Core Capacity	Core Box Mounting Area	Core Box Mounting Plate	Mag Head Opening	Sand Hopper Capacity	Electrical Requirements	Air Requirements	Air Consumption	Hydraulic Requirements	Max Core Box Weight	Action
HCB-22	Standard 50 lbs Option for 75 lbs	24" Front to Rear, 23.25" Side to Side, 10" Total Height	22" Front to Rear, 24" Side to Side	18" × 18" (area for blow tubes)	250 lbs	120 Volt / Single Phase / 60 Hertz / 10 Amp	1.5" NPT / Single Line / 80–120 PSI	75 Cubic Ft / Minute	NA	1,000 lbs	Request Quote
HCB-26	Standard 100 lbs Option for 150 lbs	30" Front to Rear, 26" Side to Side, 14" Total Height	25" Front to Rear, 26.5" Side to Side	24" × 28" (area for blow tubes)	300 lbs	480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Hertz / 60 Amps	1.5" NPT / Single Line / 80–120 PSI	75 Cubic Ft / Minute	2000 psi / 45 GPM	1,500 lbs	Request Quote
HCB-36	Standard 100 lbs Option for 150 lbs	33" Front to Rear, 34" Side to Side, 14" Total Height	28" Front to Rear, 35" Side to Side	27" × 33 1/2" (area for blow tubes)	300 lbs	480 Volt / 3 Phase / 60 Hertz / 60 Amps	1.5" NPT / Single Line / 80–120 PSI	75 Cubic Ft / Minute	2000 psi / 45 GPM	1,500 lbs	Request Quote

Which Cold Box Core Making Machine Is Right for You?

For Applications Requiring Automated Core Ejection:

Vertically parted cold box core machines can be configured with automated core box tilt-and-eject systems and conveyor handling to support efficient core removal and transfer.

For Frequent Tooling Changeovers

Quick-change tooling and blow-head options can help minimize downtime in operations producing multiple core designs.

For Applications Requiring Automated Core Unloading

Horizontally parted cold box core making machines can incorporate automated core unloaders to streamline core handling after the shooting cycle.

For Integrated Core Finishing Operations

Automated core wash solutions can be incorporated where washing forms part of the core production workflow.

For High-Volume Core Production

Both vertically and horizontally parted machines can be configured with automation options to support continuous production and reduce manual handling requirements.

For Application-Specific Core Production Requirements

ATD Engineering & Machine can configure cold box core equipment around the core design, production volume, handling requirements, and tooling configuration of the foundry.

ATD Engineering & Machine provides cold box core equipment for producing sand cores used in a range of metal casting applications.

Applications

Internal Cavities

Producing cores that create enclosed cavities and openings within cast components.

Complex Internal Geometries

Producing cores for castings with intricate internal shapes, contours, and features.

Multi-Core Castings

Producing individual cores that are assembled to create multiple internal features within a single casting.

Internal Passages

Forming channels, ports, and other internal passages that cannot be produced directly by the mold.

LIFECYCLE SUPPORT

INSTALLATION
Factory-trained technicians support equipment installation and commissioning to help ensure your system is properly set up and ready for production.

MAINTENANCE
Preventative maintenance support helps maintain equipment performance, minimize unexpected downtime, and extend service life.

SPARE PARTS
OEM replacement parts and technical support help keep your equipment maintained and operating reliably throughout its service life.

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        Note: Installation, maintenance, and support services are
        available at additional cost and can be included as separate
        line items in your quotation, if requested.
    

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A cold box core machine is used to produce sand cores for metal casting applications by forming and curing the core within a core box.
ATD offers vertically parted and horizontally parted cold box core machines, including the CB and HCB model families.
Vertically parted machines are designed around vertically parted core boxes, while horizontally parted machines are configured for horizontally parted core boxes and can incorporate different core handling systems.
Yes. ATD offers automation options including core box tilt and eject systems, conveyors, automated core unloaders, and automated core wash solutions, depending on the machine configuration.
Available options include safety fencing, scrapers, blow-off systems, quick-change tooling, quick-change blow heads, and core unloading equipment.
Yes. ATD cold box core machines are designed for a range of production needs and have been installed in both low-volume shops and high-production applications.

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