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Sand Reclaim Rate Calculator
Calculate reclaimed sand rate from recovered usable sand versus total sand handled. Use it when reclaim efficiency affects sand purchases, disposal cost, binder demand, and mold quality.
What this calculator does
- Calculate reclaimed sand rate from recovered usable sand versus total sand handled.
- Use it when reclaim efficiency affects sand purchases, disposal cost, binder demand, and mold quality.
- Measures foundry sand recovery performance.
Formula used
- Sand Reclaim Rate rate = reclaimed usable sand ÷ total sand processed × 100
- Sand Reclaim Rate gap to target = calculated rate - target reclaim rate
Inputs explained
- Reclaimed usable sand: Enter sand recovered and approved for reuse after attrition, screening, cooling, and quality checks.
- Total sand processed: Use total return sand, spent sand, or sand system throughput for the same period.
- Target reclaim rate: Use sand-system target based on mold quality, LOI, fines, binder, and environmental limits.
How to use the result
- Use for sand-system management.
- This calculator is an estimating tool. Results can change with alloy chemistry, furnace practice, ladle losses, mold design, gating and riser layout, core condition, pattern allowance, die temperature, press condition, inspection criteria, rework rules, energy rates, labor standards, and actual shop performance. Validate safety-critical, metallurgical, tooling, press-capacity, and customer-spec decisions with qualified engineering, metallurgy, OEM data, and the applicable control plan.
Common questions
- What information do I need before using the Sand Reclaim Rate? Use reclaimed usable sand, total sand processed, and target reclaim rate on the same weight basis.
- What does the result mean? It reports reclaim rate and gap to target.
- When is the result only an estimate? This calculator is an estimating tool. Results can change with alloy chemistry, furnace practice, ladle losses, mold design, gating and riser layout, core condition, pattern allowance, die temperature, press condition, inspection criteria, rework rules, energy rates, labor standards, and actual shop performance. Validate safety-critical, metallurgical, tooling, press-capacity, and customer-spec decisions with qualified engineering, metallurgy, OEM data, and the applicable control plan.
- What decision can I make from the result? Use it to tune reclamation, reduce sand purchases, manage disposal, or protect mold quality.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12.