Ductile cast iron is a revolutionary high-strength cast iron material that combines the excellent castability of iron with mechanical properties approaching those of steel. This unique combination of characteristics has made ductile iron an indispensable choice in modern industry.
Key Features:
Strength and Ductility: Ductile iron offers superior tensile strength and elongation compared to gray iron.
Machinability: It's easier to machine than steel, reducing processing costs.
Vibration Damping: Retains the excellent vibration and noise dampening properties of gray iron.
Wear Resistance: In certain applications, ductile iron exhibits better wear resistance than steel.
Heat Treatment Potential: Its properties can be further enhanced through appropriate heat treatment.
Applications:
Automotive Industry: Used in crankshafts, connecting rods, and differential cases.
Heavy Machinery: Suitable for structural components in excavators and road rollers.
Pipeline Systems: Widely used in municipal water supply and sewage systems, oil and gas pipelines.
Wind Power: Used in large components like hubs and bases for wind turbines.
Railway Transportation: Applied in brake discs and bogies for high-speed trains.
Agricultural Machinery: Critical components in tractors and harvesters.
Mold Industry: Used for large plastic injection molds and die-casting molds.
Advantages:
Cost-Effective: Generally lower production costs compared to steel castings.
Design Flexibility: Allows for complex shapes, reducing subsequent machining.
Weight Optimization: Enables lighter components while maintaining strength.
Production Efficiency: Relatively simple casting process, suitable for mass production.
At Jinhong Shukong Machinery Casting Co., Ltd, we specialize in ductile iron technology, offering comprehensive solutions from material selection and design optimization to final products. Our ductile iron castings are not only widely used domestically but also exported to countries like Germany, the United States, South Korea, and Japan, earning recognition in the international market for their exceptional quality.
