Spheroidal Graphite Iron or commonly know as Ductile Iron, was developed to offer similar mechanical qualities to mild steel but with the benefit of reduced manufacturing costs, whilst improving the foundries ability to produce high integrity complex shapes.
Metal Cast: | Spheroidal Graphite (SG) or Ductile Iron |
Moulding Process: | Chemically Bonded |
Sand Standard: | BS EN 1563: 1997 |
Max Weight: | 3000 kg |
Grades Available: | 350/22, 350/22L40*, 400/18, 400/18L20*, 420/12, 450/10, 500/7, 600/3, 700/2, 800/2, 900/2. (*Low Temperature Grades) |
Cross References: | EN 10002-1, EN 10003-1, EN 10045-1, EN 1559-1, EN 1559-3, EN 1560, EN 598, EN 969, EN ISO 945: 1994, ISO 2531: 1991 ISO 945: 1975 |
Other Standards which maybe applicable: | Replaces BS 2789: 1985 |