This blog will cover the differences between Cast Iron and Ductile Iron in terms of physical and chemical properties and industrial applications. Cast Iron:Cast Iron is the most preferred material among our clients for housing and gearboxes that range from medium to large sizes. One of the main reasons is that cast iron has better… Continue reading Cast Iron vs. Ductile Iron – Which is Best for Housing Material?
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How do Iron Castings Improve Product Quality?
The casting process has been around for several centuries, yet this question pops up time to time. At VR Foundries, the Coimbatore casting foundry, we ask this question. Do you think you can make every little thing as a casting? Well, if it is true, then there are almost a dozen ways to go about it at VR Foundries.
What are the advantages of Ductile Iron?
Ductile iron castings are quite strong when compared to regular cast iron (grey iron). The tensile strength of ductile iron is between 60,000 psi and 120,000 psi, whereas that of ductile iron castings falls in the range 20,000 – 60,000 psi
The History of Ductile Iron | its origins and industrial impact
In Versailles, France, you can find the oldest operating cast iron water main installed in 1664. In North America alone, you can find more than 500 municipalities with cast iron pipes that have been around for close to 100 years