| Grey Iron 2P |
| Typical Composition |
|
Min. |
Max. |
| |
Carbon |
3.00 |
3.50 |
| Silicon |
2.00 |
2.60 |
| Manganese |
0.40 |
0.70 |
| Chromium |
0.10 |
0.60 |
| Copper |
0.30 |
1.00 |
| Phosphorous |
0 |
0.10 |
| Related Specifications |
| |
AS 1830-1986 T260 |
| BS 1452 Grade 17 |
| ASTM A48 Classes 35-40 |
| DIN 1691 GG35 |
| JIS FC 25 |
| A grey cast iron exibiting good strength and wear resistance |
| Typical Mechanical Properties |
| |
Tensile Strength |
220-260 MPa |
| Hardness |
217-269 BHN |
| Stocked Sizes |
Available in a wide range of centrifugaly cast hollow sections see size chart for details.
Also available in a limited range of continuous cast solids (see below).
|
| Colour Code |
Blue |
| Ductile Iron 3D |
| Typical Composition |
|
Min. |
Max. |
| |
Carbon |
3.30 |
3.80 |
| Silicon |
2.30 |
2.70 |
| Manganese |
0.20 |
0.40 |
| Magnesium |
0.03 |
0.05 |
| Related Specifications |
| |
AS 1831-1985 400-250-12 |
| BS 2789 SNG 27/12 |
| ASTM A.536 65-45-12 |
| DIN 1693 GGG40 |
| JIS FC D45 |
| A speroidal graphite cast iron that possesses high elasticity and resistance to impact. Suitable for applications involving thermal and mechanical shock. |
| Typical Mechanical Properties |
| |
Tensile Strength |
415 MPa |
| Hardness |
187 BHN max |
| Stocked Sizes |
Available in continuous cast iron bar in sizes 40 - 360 mm diameter (see below). |
| Colour Code |
Green |
| Grey Iron 4E |
| Typical Composition |
|
Min. |
Max. |
| |
Carbon |
3.00 |
3.70 |
| Silicon |
2.20 |
2.90 |
| Manganese |
0.20 |
0.70 |
| Copper |
0 |
0.30 |
| Phosphorous |
|
0.10 |
| Related Specifications |
| |
AS 1830- 1985 T260 |
| BS 1452 Grade 17 |
| ASTM A48 Classes 35-40 |
| DIN 1691 GG35 |
| JIS FC 25 |
| A free machining grey cast iron, not suitable in applications where surface wear resistance is required. |
| Typical Mechanical Properties |
| |
Tensile Strength |
220-260 MPa |
| Hardness |
170-220 BHN |
| Stocked Sizes |
Available in continuous cast bar in sizes:
20-385 mm dia
40-200 mm square |
| Colour Code |
Yellow |