Centrifugal Castings
Centrifugal castings are produced by pouring molten metal into a rapidly spinning die, typically rotating at several hundred RPM. The centrifugal force pushes the metal outward toward the inner wall of the mold, where it cools and solidifies into a dense, fine-grain tubular structure. This process naturally separates impurities, which collect on the inner diameter and are later removed through machining. The result is a high-integrity casting with superior mechanical properties and a more uniform microstructure. Compared to static casting, centrifugal castings offer reduced porosity, improved consistency, and exceptional performance in demanding cylindrical applications such as bushings, sleeves, and rings.
Advantages of Centrifugal Castings
This casting process offers several benefits that make it superior to other methods for producing cylindrical parts.
- High Purity: Impurities are concentrated at the inner surface, making them easy to remove.
- Consistent Microstructure: Enhanced material properties due to uniform grain distribution.
- Reduced Porosity: Fewer defects compared to static casting.
Centrifugal steel castings, iron castings, and nickel alloy castings are used extensively in the automotive, power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, mining, and drilling markets. As centrifugal casting is a form of die casting, the tooling expense associated with sand casting or investment casting is largely eliminated.
Applications of Centrifugal Castings
Our castings serve a variety of industries, providing durable and reliable components for critical applications.
- Automotive: Components like cylinder liners and bushings.
- Power Generation: High-strength parts for turbines and generators.
- Oil & Gas: Resistant to harsh environments and high pressures.
- Mining and Drilling: Durable parts for equipment subjected to heavy wear.
Our Centrifugal Casting Capacity
Quaker City Castings can produce centrifugal castings up to 13″ outside diameter in all the materials we pour in our sand-casting operations, including gray iron and ductile iron, steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, heat-resistant steel, and superalloys. Some of the finished parts we produce include cylinder liners, various ring products, bushings, and bearings.
Materials Used in Centrifugal Castings
We work with a wide range of materials to meet the specific needs of different industries.
- Gray Iron Castings: Excellent machinability and vibration damping.
- Ductile Iron Castings: High strength and toughness.
- Steel Castings: Versatile and durable for various applications.
- Stainless Steel Castings: Corrosion-resistant for harsh environments.
- Carbon Steel Castings: Strong and cost-effective.
- Superalloy Castings: High-performance alloys for extreme conditions.
Work With Us
If you’re looking for a reliable partner for your centrifugal casting needs, Quaker City Castings is here to help. Visit our contact us page directly to discuss how we can assist you. We are dedicated to providing solutions that enhance the efficiency and productivity of your operations.