Hunter Foundry

Precision Basins for Reliable Mold Handling

Hunter Basins are designed for efficient and accurate mold handling, ensuring smooth production cycles. Available in various sizes and configurations, these basins help streamline the casting process by providing reliable support and alignment.

Key Features of Hunter Basins

  • High Precision: Engineered for stability and accuracy, minimizing errors.
  • Durable Materials: Constructed from high-quality materials to withstand heavy use.
  • Multiple Sizes: Available in different sizes for various mold setups.
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01The New Ultra-Clean Basin Former Design

This new patent-pending system uses the combination of a vented (and optionally heated) squeeze board, multi-location pre-hosed air injection and an aluminum basin with a replaceable polyurethane liner. Basin location changes are made quickly and easily by simply exchanging the existing basin with the new locations existing stop off.

The ULTRA-CLEAN basin former will give you a clean basin and sprue as well as a clean top of mold. This system can be adapted to all existing Hunter HMP machines and is standard on the XL Series of HMP machines.

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02The Sprue Slug Ejector Design

No longer available for retro-fit: Replaced by the Ultra-Clean Basin Former Design. To order parts for existing systems, see parts illustration and parts lists beginning on Page 6.
03

03The Conventional Design

A polyurethane basin makes the pouring impression in the mold, while an external nozzle blows out the impression and the top of the mold. The Conventional DesignThe sprue slug is pushed through the basin and sits on top of the squeeze board.

Ultra-Clean Basin Former Design

The Ultra-Clean Basin Former components are shown assembled on a squeeze board below. The numbers on the drawings refer to the parts lists on the following pages.

Ultra-Clean Basin Former Design Supplies For Hmp-10 & 20, Non-C, C, D, E, G, H & Xl-1419, Xl-2024

Item No.† Hunter Part No. Description *Quantity Required:
HMP-10 XL-1419 HMP-20 XL-2024
  37498   37468 3/4” Ultra-Clean Basin Former Kit Complete with Squeeze Board   1
  37499   37469 7/8” Ultra-Clean Basin Former Kit Complete with Squeeze Board   1
  37500   37470 1” Ultra-Clean Basin Former Kit Complete with Squeeze Board   1
  37501   37471 1-1/4” Ultra-Clean Basin Former Kit Complete with Squeeze Board   1
  N/A   37472 1-1/2” Ultra-Clean Basin Former Kit Complete with Squeeze Board   1
4 42937 Slotted Vents 40
5 76992 Hose Connector 1
6 80379 Air Jet Head 6
7 63465 3/8” Teflon Tubing   108”
8 10680 Stop Off 5
9 80439 1/4-20NC X 2-1/2 HH Cap Screw 2
10 76191 Pushlok Male Elbow 12
11 44744 Male Half Coupling 1
12 See Table Below Basin Former – 3-1/2” Deep 1
13 See Table Below Basin Liner 1
14 See Table Below Basin Former Insert 1
15 16564 Hollow Hex Plug 3
17 16370 1/4” Lock Washer 2

Note:  Items 4 through 15 are included in Ultra-Clean Basin Former Kit. * Quantities shown are for piping 6 standard pouring basins in Squeeze Board.

Item No.† Description Size
3/4” 7/8” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2”
12 Basin Former Deep 76941 76943 76945 80297 76947
Shallow 83332 83334 83328 83336 83338
13 Basin Liner 45808 45809 45705 45810 45811
14 Basin Former Insert Deep 76942 76944 76946 80298 76948
Shallow 83333 83335 83329 83337 83339

Refer to Page 2 for an assembled parts illustration.

Ultra-Clean Basin Former Design

The Sprue Slug Ejector system is a crucial component in mold design, aiding in the efficient removal of the sprue slug after the mold closes. This ejector system consists of several key components, which are shown assembled on a squeeze board in the diagram below. The numbers on the drawing correspond to a detailed parts list in the following pages, providing clear identification and easy reference for each component.

A standout feature of the Quick Change Basin Supplies for HMP-10 & 20, Non-C, C, D, E, G & H is the ability to swiftly replace basins during production changes. This system minimizes downtime by allowing for fast adjustments and is designed for optimal mold performance, improving overall operational efficiency. The Quick Change design enhances productivity by significantly reducing the time required to perform maintenance, while ensuring consistent, high-quality results in each cycle.

Item No.†Hunter Part No.DescriptionQuantity Required For:
HV-10HV-20HLH-10 HMH-210HLH-20 HMH-220
410394Male Connector 4 4 
51039590° Male Elbow8888 
6103973/8″ Swivel Female Fitting12121212 
7104123/8″ Air Hose72727272 
8212605/8″ Air Hose25252525 
9112501/2″ Swivel Female Fitting1111 
10164321/2″ Hose Clamp1111 
1113935O-Ring5555 
12160041/4-20NC X 1-1/2 Hex Cap Screw2222 
13160203/8-16NC X 1-3/4 Hex Cap Screw4444 
1464522<Insert Assembly – Cover Only5555 
15163553/8″ Flat Washer4444 
161931845° Male Elbow4 4  
1739896asin Cover5555 
1864171<Connecting Sleeve6666 
1941302Squeeze Board Hose Connector1111 
2041891Sand Return Tube 6 6 
2146175Sand Return Tube Bracket1 1  
22441471″ ID X 28″ Hose Assembly 6 4 
23443081″ ID X 35″ Hose Assembly   2 
24444053/4″ ID X 31-1/2″ Hose Assembly3 4  
25444193/4″ ID X 28″ Hose Assembly3 2  
2644743Half Coupling Socket1111 
2744744Male Half Coupling1111 
28See Table BelowBasin1111 
29See Table BelowBasin Liner4444 
30See Table BelowBasin Insert1111 
3145222Quick Change Basin Drill Fixture1111 
3264906Screw, Hi-Torque – Basin Only3333 
3318056Male Connector1111 
 165921/4-20NC X 3/4 Butt Hd Cap Screw10101010 
 64592Spinner Handle W/12 Point Socket1111 
Item No.†DescriptionSize
3/4”/8”1”1-1/4”1-1/2”
28Basin4581745818458194582045821
297/8″ Basin Liner4580845809457054581045811
307/8″ Basin Insert4581245813458144581545816

 

QUICK CHANGE BASIN SUPPLIES FOR HMP-32, NON-C, C, D, E, G & H

Item No.†Hunter Part No.DescriptionQuantity Required For: 
HV-32HLH-32 & HMH-232
DeepShallowDeepShallow
410394Male Connector 4 4 
51039590° Male Elbow8888 
6103973/8″ Swivel Female Fitting12121212 
7104123/8″ Air Hose72727272 
8212605/8″ Air Hose25252525 
9112501/2″ Swivel Female Fitting1111 
10164321/2″ Hose Clamp1111 
1113935O-Ring5555 
12160041/4-20NC X 1-1/2 Hex Cap Screw2222 
13160203/8-16NC X 1-3/4 Hex Cap Screw4444 
1464522<Insert Assembly – Cover Only5555 
15163553/8″ Flat Washer4444 
161931845° Male Elbow4 4  
1739896Basin Cover5555 
1864171<Connecting Sleeve6666 
1941302Squeeze Board Hose Connector1111 
2041891Sand Return Tube 6 6 
2146175Sand Return Tube Bracket1 1  
22441471″ ID X 28″ Hose Assembly 6 4 
23443081″ ID X 35″ Hose Assembly   2 
24444053/4″ ID X 31-1/2″ Hose Assembly3 4  
25444193/4″ ID X 28″ Hose Assembly3 2  
2644743Half Coupling Socket1111 
2744744Male Half Coupling 1” Basin1111 
28See Table BelowBasin1111 
29See Table Belowasin Liner4444 
30See Table Below<Basin Insert1111 
3145222Quick Change Basin Drill Fixture1111 
3264906Screw, Hi-Torque – Basin Only3333 
3318056Male Connector1111 
 165921/4-20NC X 3/4 Butt Hd Cap Screw10101010 
 64592Spinner Handle W/12 Point Socket1111
Item No.†DescriptionSize
7/8”11-1/4”-1/2”
28Basin45818458194582045821
29Basin Liner45809457054581045811
30Basin Insert45813458144581545816

 

CONVENTIONAL DESIGN:

The Conventional Design of sprue basins remains an essential aspect of mold systems. These designs are characterized by their reliable performance and time-tested effectiveness in various foundry applications. The traditional basins are crafted to ensure proper sprue slug removal and consistent flow during the casting process.

While modern systems like the Quick Change Basin Supplies provide enhanced flexibility, the Conventional Design continues to offer a robust, cost-effective solution for standard molding needs. These basins are built for durability and can be used across a wide range of machine models, including HMP-10 & 20, Non-C, C, D, E, G & H series. Their simple yet effective design makes them a popular choice for many operations, especially in environments where rapid changes and complex mold configurations are not required.