Smart Sand Lab

Smart Sand Lab

Online Sand Control System (OSC) That Thinks in Real Time

In foundries, sand quality isn’t something you check — it’s something you control. The Sakthi Smart Lab is a next-generation Online Sand Control System (OSC) that actively monitors, tests, and corrects sand properties during the mixing process — not after it.

While most systems adjust the next batch, Sakthi Smart Lab stands apart by correcting sand in the current batch, in real time. This ensures every batch meets exacting standards before it’s discharged — saving time, reducing waste, and improving casting consistency.

Sakthi Smart Sand Lab performing real-time sand testing and in-batch correction in a foundry using Online Sand Control System (OSC) technology.

Why Sand Quality Matters?

Casting defects are often caused by inconsistencies in sand or metal. The Sakthi Smart Lab addresses the issue of poor sand quality by conducting real-time testing throughout the mixing process. By integrating online sand testing, this system helps foundries reduce rejections and enhance productivity.

How the Sakthi Smart Lab Works

From the first turn of the mixer, the system springs into action. It doses the calculated amount of water into the mix, and within moments, a pneumatic arm extracts a sample from the very same batch being processed. This sample undergoes aeration for uniformity and then enters a tightly controlled test sequence.

A precision pneumatic cylinder, fitted with a linear sensor, evaluates sand compatibility in real time. If the measurement is outside the set target, the system recalculates and automatically adjusts the water level — again, for that very same batch. This cycle can repeat up to three times, ensuring the sand meets exacting standards before it ever leaves the mixer.

Once compatibility is on point, the same batch is tested for compression strength, confirming its durability and readiness for casting. All data is logged and visualized on a smart, user-friendly HMI, enabling operators to monitor the process and make informed decisions instantly.

Unlike traditional systems that wait for test results from the next cycle, the Sakthi Smart Lab ensures your current batch is casting-ready — right now.

Variants

Smart Basic

Smart Basic +

Smart Basic Advance

Compatibility

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Green Compressions strength

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Moisture control

Why Foundries Choose Sakthi Smart Lab — The Smarter OSC

•   Real-time sand correction in the current batch
•   Fully automated testing and water adjustment
•   True Online Sand Control System (OSC) technology
•   Enhanced casting quality with no manual intervention
•   Full transparency via real-time HMI monitoring
•   Consistent sand Quality
•   Reduction in Mixer cycle time
•   Testing is done within the cycle (online testing)
•   Can be fitted with any pan Mixer

Benefits

•   Sand quality can be controlled very precisely.
•   Bad batch mixing in mould sand can be completely avoided
•   Increased productivity
•   Consistency in mould sand quality
•   The mould sand Properties can be varied easily
•   Real-time data logging and display provides data Transparency

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