Luoyang Tushun Attended METAL CHINA 2026 in Shanghai, Presenting Fused Ceramic Sand Solutions for the Foundry Industry

From May 6 to May 9, 2026, Luoyang Tushun New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. attended METAL CHINA 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China. The event was officially held as the 24th China International Foundry Expo, together with the 19th China International Diecasting Industry Exhibition and the 19th International Nonferrous and Special Casting Exhibition. According to the official exhibition information, METAL CHINA was founded in 1987 and has developed into one of the important professional platforms for the foundry industry, covering ferrous casting, nonferrous casting, die casting, casting materials, equipment, environmental protection technologies, and intelligent manufacturing solutions.

For Luoyang Tushun, this exhibition was not only an opportunity to present products, but also an important occasion to communicate directly with foundry professionals, casting material users, purchasing teams, engineers, and industry partners. During the exhibition, the company focused on the practical application value of fused ceramic sand, Tushun AluSphere, and high-strength ceramic sand in different casting processes.

As the foundry industry continues to move toward higher casting quality, cleaner production, lower defect rates, and more stable process control, the selection of molding sand and core sand has become increasingly important. Foundries are no longer only comparing the purchase price of sand. More customers are evaluating the total production value behind the material, including casting surface quality, dimensional stability, sand consumption, rework cost, cleaning cost, environmental pressure, and overall process efficiency.

This is exactly where fused ceramic sand is gaining more attention.

A Professional Foundry Exhibition Focused on Industry Upgrading

METAL CHINA 2026 brought together companies and professionals from the entire foundry supply chain. The official exhibition page describes the event as covering the entire ferrous and nonferrous industrial chain, including foundry, die casting, and nonferrous casting sectors. The event was held under the broader direction of green and intelligent casting, reflecting the industry’s transformation toward more efficient, sustainable, and technology-driven production.

For foundry material suppliers, this direction is highly meaningful. The future of casting is not only about melting and pouring metal. It is also about controlling every detail before pouring, during molding, during core making, and after shakeout. The quality of sand directly affects the quality of the mold and core, and the mold and core directly affect the quality of the final casting.

In this context, Luoyang Tushun’s participation in METAL CHINA 2026 reflected the company’s long-term strategy: to provide more stable, efficient, and application-oriented ceramic sand solutions for modern foundries.

Why Fused Ceramic Sand Matters in Modern Foundry Production

Fused ceramic sand, also known as fused ceramsite sand or ceramic foundry sand, is a spherical artificial foundry sand produced through a high-temperature melting and spheroidizing process. Compared with many traditional foundry sands, its spherical particle shape, relatively low thermal expansion, stable chemical properties, and good flowability make it suitable for a wide range of casting applications.

In actual foundry production, the value of fused ceramic sand is usually not reflected by a single technical parameter. Its value is reflected by the combined improvement of the whole casting process.

For steel casting and iron casting, foundries often care about refractoriness, thermal stability, casting surface quality, and the difficulty of sand cleaning. A suitable ceramic foundry sand can help improve mold stability and reduce the risk of sand-related casting defects.

For aluminum casting, the requirements are different. Aluminum foundries often focus more on surface smoothness, core removal, gas permeability, and the stability of thin-wall structures. This is where Tushun AluSphere plays an important role as a sand material designed for aluminum alloy gravity casting and low-pressure casting applications.

For lost foam casting, V-process casting, resin sand casting, shell molding, and core making, foundries may have different requirements for particle size distribution, AFS value, binder compatibility, coating performance, and collapsibility. Therefore, the key is not simply to provide one standard product, but to match the right sand grade with the customer’s process.

This application-based thinking was one of the major points Luoyang Tushun emphasized during the exhibition.

Product Solutions Presented by Luoyang Tushun

At METAL CHINA 2026, Luoyang Tushun focused on three major product directions: fused ceramic sand, Tushun AluSphere, and high-strength ceramic sand. These products are designed for different casting scenarios and customer requirements.

Fused Ceramic Sand for General Foundry Applications

Luoyang Tushun’s fused ceramic sand is mainly used in casting applications where foundries require better thermal stability, good particle shape, and reliable molding performance. It can be used in resin sand systems, coated sand production, sand cores, lost foam casting, V-process casting, and other casting processes.

The product is suitable for customers who want to improve casting surface quality, reduce sand expansion-related defects, and improve the overall stability of molding and core-making systems. Because of its spherical shape, fused ceramic sand also has good flowability, which is useful in applications where sand filling performance is important.

For many foundries, fused ceramic sand is not just a substitute for traditional sand. It is a process optimization material. When used correctly, it may help customers reduce unnecessary production losses caused by unstable sand quality, poor permeability, excessive thermal expansion, or difficult shakeout.

Tushun AluSphere for Aluminum Alloy Casting

Tushun AluSphere is one of the key products promoted by Luoyang Tushun. It is positioned as a spherical sand material optimized for aluminum alloy gravity casting and low-pressure casting. It is not recycled sand. Its core value is to support aluminum foundries in achieving better surface finish, easier core removal, good permeability, and more stable casting quality.

In aluminum casting, the casting temperature is lower than that of steel casting, but the requirements for surface quality and dimensional stability can be very strict. Many aluminum castings are used in automotive components, machinery parts, pump bodies, housings, and other industrial applications where surface appearance, internal quality, and post-processing efficiency all matter.

Tushun AluSphere is designed to serve these production needs. For aluminum foundries producing thin-wall castings or parts with complex internal cavities, sand quality can directly influence the final casting result. A more stable and suitable sand material can help improve production consistency and reduce unnecessary rework.

During the exhibition, this product direction was especially relevant for customers from aluminum casting, nonferrous casting, automotive parts, and machinery component sectors.

High-Strength Ceramic Sand for Demanding Applications

High-strength ceramic sand is another important product category of Luoyang Tushun. It is designed for foundry applications where higher strength, better resistance, and more stable performance are required.

For foundries producing complex castings or using demanding molding and core-making processes, sand strength and stability are critical. Weak or unstable sand may lead to mold damage, core breakage, casting defects, or increased process risk. High-strength ceramic sand provides an option for customers who need more reliable performance under stricter production conditions.

This product can be considered for applications involving higher process requirements, more complex structures, or more demanding casting quality expectations.

Understanding Customer Needs Through Face-to-Face Communication

One of the most valuable parts of attending METAL CHINA 2026 was direct communication with customers from different foundry backgrounds. Online communication is efficient, but face-to-face discussions at a professional exhibition often reveal more practical details.

Customers do not only ask, “What is your price?”

They ask more important questions:

What AFS range can you supply?

Can your sand be used for resin sand?

Is it suitable for coated sand production?

Can it be used for aluminum casting?

How does it perform in lost foam casting?

What is the difference between ceramic sand and silica sand?

Can it help reduce casting surface defects?

How stable is the particle size distribution?

Can you supply consistent quality for long-term orders?

These questions show that foundry customers are becoming more professional in material selection. They care not only about the material itself, but also about how the material performs in their real production environment.

For Luoyang Tushun, this type of communication is very important. It helps the company better understand customer pain points and continue improving product matching, technical support, and international service capability.

Foundry Sand Selection Is Becoming a Strategic Decision

In traditional procurement thinking, sand is sometimes treated as a consumable material. However, in modern foundry operations, sand should be considered a process material.

The difference is important.

A consumable material is purchased mainly based on unit price. A process material is evaluated based on how it affects production efficiency, quality stability, defect control, and final product value.

For example, a foundry may choose a lower-cost sand, but if that sand leads to higher casting defects, more cleaning work, poor surface finish, or unstable core performance, the real cost may become much higher than expected. On the other hand, a more stable ceramic sand may help reduce hidden costs in the production process.

This is why more foundries are starting to evaluate ceramic foundry sand from a total cost perspective.

The real value of fused ceramic sand is not only in the sand bag. It is in the casting result.

Supporting Global Customers with Stable Supply and Application-Oriented Service

Luoyang Tushun New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to supplying fused ceramic sand and related foundry sand products to both domestic and international customers. The company focuses on stable product quality, suitable particle size distribution, practical application support, and long-term customer cooperation.

In global foundry supply chains, customers need more than a material supplier. They need a partner who understands foundry applications, export communication, product documentation, sample testing, and long-term quality consistency.

Through participation in METAL CHINA 2026, Luoyang Tushun further strengthened its connection with industry users and partners. The company will continue to improve its product system and provide foundries with more practical ceramic sand solutions for different casting processes.

Looking Ahead: Green, Stable, and Efficient Casting Materials

The theme and direction of METAL CHINA 2026 reflected the future of the foundry industry: green production, intelligent manufacturing, higher efficiency, and better casting quality. Foundry materials will play an increasingly important role in this transformation.

For molding sand and core sand, the future trend is clear. Customers will pay more attention to stable performance, lower environmental impact, better reusability, lower defect rates, and improved overall production economics.

Luoyang Tushun will continue to focus on this direction.

The company will keep improving fused ceramic sand, Tushun AluSphere, and high-strength ceramic sand products, while also strengthening communication with foundries in different countries and regions. By combining material supply with application understanding, Luoyang Tushun aims to help customers improve casting quality, optimize production processes, and build more competitive foundry operations.

Conclusion

METAL CHINA 2026 was an important platform for Luoyang Tushun to present its products, understand market demand, and communicate with foundry professionals. As the foundry industry continues to upgrade, the role of high-quality casting materials will become more important.

Fused ceramic sand is no longer only an alternative sand material. It is becoming a practical solution for foundries seeking better process stability, improved casting quality, and more efficient production.

Luoyang Tushun New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. will continue to provide reliable ceramic foundry sand solutions for customers in steel casting, iron casting, aluminum casting, lost foam casting, resin sand casting, shell molding, coated sand production, and core-making applications.

For more information about fused ceramic sand, Tushun AluSphere, high-strength ceramic sand, or customized foundry sand solutions, please contact:

Luoyang Tushun New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Website: www.tsnmtech.com
Email: zhyl7163@gmail.com