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 |