Gray iron is the most common cast iron material and is the most frequently utilized cast material. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Modern Aluminum Castings Co., Inc.
Terre Haute, IN | 800-467-6252Modern Aluminum Castings Co., Inc. has been a designer and manufacturer of aluminum and iron castings since 1919. Industries served include the sporting goods, medical devices, industrial machinery, HVAC, automotive, electrical lighting, appliance, and construction industries. Other services include forgings, stampings, custom machined components, and others.
Pacific Alloy Castings Co., Inc.
South Gate, CA | 562-928-1387At Pacific Alloy, we are a one-stop source for casting design assistance, pattern construction, casting production and finish machining. Ever since our inception nearly 80 years ago, we have served a multitude of industries including agriculture, mining, and construction. Call or visit our website today and ask us what we can do for you.
Lemfco, Inc.
Galena, IL | 815-777-0242For over a century Lemfco has been a family business and leading manufacturer of high-quality grey iron castings. We pride ourselves on our extensive list of products and patterns available for our customers. Lemfco is committed to creating the best gray iron castings for our customers to fit all of their needs. Our company has changed throughout the years, but our commitment to quality never has.
Impro Industries USA, Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA | 877-484-6776Impro Industries is globally recognized as a leading provider of high-precision, high-complexity, and mission-critical casting and machined components. Industries served include automotive, aerospace, medical, and many mor. Our team is dedicated to the quality of our every project, ensuring the highest customer satisfaction. Contact us today to learn more about our grey iron casting capabilities.
Oil City Iron Works
Corsicana, TX | 903-872-6571Oil City Iron Works, Inc. is a jobbing shop foundry in Texas specializing in Gray and Ductile Iron Castings, with a large CNC Machine Shop, modern Pattern Shop, Heat Treatment Furnaces and a Surface Coating facility. Since 1866, we have continued to expand the diversity of our products and are dedicated to quality with our ISO 9001:2015 Certification. We guarantee that you will come away satisfied with the work we have done, since our Customers are our number one priority! How can we serve you today?
Mesa Castings, Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA | 714-962-1064With over 50 years in cast iron metalworking, you can trust Mesa Castings’ expertise in grey iron, white iron, nickel-chromium alloyed & high chromium alloyed castings. The finest ductile and abrasion resistant iron castings individually engineered using the latest technology, exceeding ASTM, ASME & SAE. We combine over 100 years of experience with the finest materials to produce high quality.
Gray Iron Castings - Imperial Casting Company, Inc.
Gray Iron Castings - Imperial Casting Company, Inc.Gray iron was the original cast iron, although it has recently been replaced in many applications by other iron-carbon alloys with a stronger tensile strength. This material obviously contains iron, but is distinguished from other iron materials by the presence of carbon and silicon. Gray iron is cast much like any other metal; it is poured into a mold and extracted after it cools.
There are several different casting methods through which gray iron is molded, including green sand molding, shell molding, and centrifugal molding. The method by which the gray iron is cast can have varying effects on the mechanical properties of the metal, especially in respect to its cooling rate.
Additionally, the composition of the material can also provide different advantages and disadvantages. The presence of graphite makes the material easy to machine and provides great wear resistance. The material is also relatively inexpensive to create which makes the material a common choice for all kinds of engineering applications.
Gray iron castings are widely used in the automotive, appliance, agricultural, and machinery industries. Gray iron can be found in pump housings, electrical boxes, engine blocks, and decorative castings.
