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Superb Ball-iron Castings Made in SAIKUANG Machinery

Ball-iron castings are a critical component in various mechanical applications, particularly in industries such as metallurgy, mining, steel production, and machinery manufacturing. These castings are designed to handle extreme conditions, including high temperatures, heavy loads, and repeated impacts. They play a vital role in protecting equipment from wear, tear, and thermal stress while ensuring optimal performance.

What Are Ball-iron Castings?

Ball-iron castings are a type of cast iron produced by melting pig iron (95% carbon content) with ball-bearing ore and coke under high temperatures (over 650°C). The resulting material is known for its high strength, durability, and resistance to wear, making it ideal for use in demanding industrial environments.

Key Characteristics of Ball-Iron Castings

High Strength and Durability:
Ball-iron castings are renowned for their ability to withstand significant mechanical stresses without cracking or breaking. Their unique microstructure allows them to distribute forces evenly, preventing weak points that could lead to failure.
Excellent Wear Resistance:
Due to their composition and microstructural features, ball-iron castings exhibit exceptional resistance to wear. This makes them ideal for applications where parts are frequently impacted or subjected to abrasive conditions.
Thermal Stability:
Ball-iron castings maintain their structural integrity even under extreme temperatures, making them suitable for use in furnaces, ovens, and other high-temperature environments.
Versatility:
These castings are used across a wide range of industries, including metallurgy, mining, steel production, machinery manufacturing, and more.

Advantages of Ball-Iron Castings

Our ball-iron castings for mill liners are engineered to deliver unmatched performance and value. Here’s why they are the preferred choice for operations worldwide:
  1. Superior Impact and Abrasion Resistance:
    The nodular graphite structure gives our liners remarkable toughness. They can withstand repeated heavy impacts from grinding media (balls) and coarse ore, while simultaneously resisting constant abrasive wear. This dual resistance significantly extends service life.

  2. Excellent Strength and Ductility:
    Unlike brittle materials that can crack or shatter, our ductile iron liners offer a great balance of strength and flexibility. This inherent ductility allows them to absorb energy upon impact, reducing the risk of catastrophic failure.

  3. Significantly Extended Service Life:
    By combining high hardness with superior toughness, our ball-iron castings outlast traditional manganese steel or white iron liners in many applications. This means fewer liner change-outs, reduced downtime, and lower long-term maintenance costs.

  4. Enhanced Cost-Efficiency:
    While the initial investment might be comparable, the extended operational life and reduced frequency of replacements translate into a significantly lower total cost of ownership. You achieve more tons ground per dollar spent on liners.

  5. Reduced Weight:
    In some designs, ductile iron liners can be made lighter than their steel counterparts without compromising strength, leading to easier handling and installation.

Comparison of domestic and foreign grades of ductile iron

Number Country Cast iron grades
1 China QT400-18 QT450-10 QT500-7 QT600-3 QT700-2 QT800-2
2 Japan FCD400 FCD450 FCD500 FCD600 FCD007 FCD800
3 United States 60-40-18 65-45-12 70-50-05 80-60-03 100-70-03 120-90-02
4 Former Soviet Union BЧ 40 BЧ 45 BЧ 50 BЧ 60 BЧ 70 BЧ 80
5 Germany GGG40 / GGG50 GGG60 GGG70 GGG80
6 Italy GS370-17 GS400-12 GS500-7 GS600-2 GS700-2 GS800-2
7 France FGS370-17 FGS400-12 FGS500-7 FGS600-2 FGS700-2 FGS800-2
8 England 400/17 420/12 500/7 600/7 700/2 800/2
9 Poland ZS3817 ZS4012 ZS4505/                    5002 ZS6002 ZS7002 ZS8002
10 India SG370/17 SG400/12 SG500/7 SG600/3 SG700/2 SG800/2

Find Your Reliable Ball-Iron Castings Partner

If you are looking for durable, efficient, and cost-effective mill liners, look no further. Our expertise in ball-iron castings ensures you get a product that maximizes your grinding mill’s uptime and productivity.You can CONTACT US for a pattern list . OR quote us the correct model numbers with the materials you require.

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