Last Updated: Aug 11, 2026

MPM Lustrol vs. Competitor LCA(Lustrous Carbon Additive)

A cast iron and S.G. iron casting manufacturer, established in 1991, switched from a competitor's Lustrous Carbon Additive to MPM Lustrol to eliminate heavy sand sticking and reduce cost.

Project Overview

Client

Cast Iron Graded & Spheroidal Graphite Iron (SGI) Casting Manufacturer

Industry

Precision Machinery Castings (pump housings, impellers, and fittings)

Engineering Focus

Sand Sticking Elimination & Cost Reduction

Solution

MPM Lustrol vs. Competitor Lustrous Carbon Additive

Project Duration

Trial-to-Production Validation

Goal

Eliminate Heavy Sand Sticking While Reducing Additive Cost

The facility manufactures and trades precision machinery parts using both machine and hand molding for castings ranging from 0.5 kg to 100 kg, with a monthly output of approximately 1,500 MT. The goal was to resolve heavy sand sticking on its existing Lustrous Carbon Additive while lowering monthly batch cost.

Challenge

Heavy sand sticking on castings
The need for cost savings on the additive program

Outcome

After switching from the competitor Lustrous Carbon Additive to MPM Lustrol:

25% reduction in addition rate
20% reduction in shot-blasting time
22% reduction in monthly batch cost
Heavy sand sticking eliminated, with visibly enhanced surface finish confirmed by before-and-after casting comparison
A more stable, efficient molding process overall

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