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Advantages of Gray Iron Castings

Gray iron has excellent properties which can reduce vibration and noise, giving it great damping capacity. This makes it ideal for vibration control. Gray iron also has high thermal conductivity, which makes it suitable for castings requiring heat transfer. This also allows improved thermal cycling.  Additionally gray iron acts as a natural lubricant and holds lubricants due to graphite flakes in microstructure. Strength; good compression properties suitable for a wide range of load bearing needs.  Compared to other cast iron, gray iron is more affordable.

Partner with Badger Foundry for your gray iron quality castings backed by three generations of industry-leading foundryman. We specialize in complex gray iron castings for a wide range of applications, from heavy equipment, off highway, pumps, transmission housings, compressors, chillers, Hi vac and agriculture. Whether your components require intricate coring, narrow cavities or large cavities, Badger Foundry can work with your engineering staff to develop castable solutions for your specific needs.

Capabilities

  • Specializing in complex gray iron castings of low to mid-volumes.

  • 100 to 4500 lb gray iron casting capabilities.

  • Melt capacity of 50 tons/daily in cupola and electric furnaces.

  • All grades are compliant to ASTM A48 Standards, we are also capable producing specialty blends.

  • Badger Foundry offers Tier 1 Supplier services. Additional services include paint, heat treatment, machining & assemble for high-quality turn-key solutions.

  • Serving diverse industries, including construction, municipalities, emergency services, and more.

Gray Cast Iron Classes

Class 30 Gray Iron

Minimum tensile strength of 30,000 psi.

Hardness = 187-241 based on section thickness

Class 35 Gray Iron

Minimum tensile strength of 35,000 psi.

Hardness = 207-255 based on section thickness

Class 40 Gray Iron

Minimum tensile strength of 40,000 psi.

Hardness = 217-269 based on section thickness