Pour Cups
High-performance ceramic pouring cups engineered for precision metal flow, reduced inclusions and reliable performance in demanding investment casting.
Tags: Standard Pouring Cups Filter-Compatible Pouring Cups Custom-Designed Pouring Cups High-Purity & High-Alumina Grades
About this product
As a major supplier to the global investment casting industry, Anderman & Company provides a full range of ceramic pouring cups and filter cups used for mould intake, metal distribution and flow control during casting. Manufactured from high-purity ceramic formulations, our cups deliver consistent performance across ferrous, nickel, aluminium, bronze and selected superalloy systems. The range covers standard conical, shoe-shaped and cylindrical cups, filter-compatible designs with integrated filter fitment positions, and custom cups with lifting holes, support points or handling features for automated shell building and safer manual handling.
What that means for you
High mechanical strength
Pressed and sintered ceramics withstand handling, firing and molten metal impact without cracking.
High chemical purity
Reduces contamination and prevents ceramic inclusions in the final casting.
Smooth internal surfaces
Minimises erosion, improves metal flow and ensures consistent cavity filling.
Precision tolerance control
Reliable, repeatable fitment into the wax shell and consistent mould performance.
Reduced wax consumption
Efficient cup geometries reduce wax requirements during shell building.
Optimised metal flow
Designed for controlled filling, improved directional flow and compatibility with ceramic filters.
High thermal shock performance
Withstands rapid temperature changes during pouring and preheat.
Cleaner casting results, fewer ceramic inclusions, controlled metal flow and consistent cavity filling — supported by efficient cup geometries that also reduce wax consumption during shell building.
Specs at a glance
| Property | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard shapes | Conical, shoe-shaped, cylindrical | Pressed outer grooves |
| Filter integration | Optional | Pre-fitted ceramic foam filters |
| MaterialsStandard shapes | Alumina–silica composites, high-alumina | Match to alloyPressed outer grooves |
| Filter integration | Pre-fitted ceramic foam filters | |
| Materials | Match to alloy |
Individual products in this range
Material options
Our pouring cups are produced in a range of refractory grades, selected to match alloy chemistry and casting conditions:
– Alumina–Silica Composites — versatile, various grades available
– High-Alumina Compositions — enhanced chemical stability for aggressive alloys
– Other refractories — available on request for specialist alloy systems
Where these products work
Other ceramic components
Your questions answered
What shapes of pouring cup do you supply?
Standard shapes include conical, shoe-shaped and cylindrical cups with pressed outer grooves for strong mechanical adhesion to the ceramic wax shell. Custom shapes with lifting holes and handling features are also available.
Can you integrate ceramic foam filters into the cup?
Yes. Filter-compatible pouring cups are designed with integrated fitment positions for ceramic foam filters — supporting cleaner metal flow into the mould cavity.
Which alloys are these cups compatible with?
Our cups deliver consistent performance across ferrous, nickel, aluminium, bronze and selected superalloy systems. High-purity and high-alumina grades suit the most aggressive alloy chemistries.
Are cups available for automated shell building?
Yes. Custom cups with lifting holes, support points and handling features are designed for both automated shell building and safer manual handling — from mould construction through to final knockout.
Can you supply single-hole and multi-hole hot top boxes too?
Yes. Single-hole and multi-hole hot-top boxes are available for bar stock production, alongside the standard and custom pour cup range.
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Datasheet, drawing or quote — pick your next step
Send us your casting drawing or alloy specification — our team will help you specify the right cup geometry, material and filter integration for your shell.