Gray Iron Supplier
Dura-Bar® G2 is a pearlitic gray iron containing Type A graphite. G2 is built around ASTM A48 Class 40 gray iron, which is validated from a separately cast bar. These continuous cast bars made to this robust specification are a good fit for a variety of applications due to their good machinability, wear resistance, and vibration-damping properties. Click here to view the Dura-Bar Iron Stock Allowances.
Microstructure of Gray Iron
The microstructure will contain Type VII, A, size 4-6 graphite as defined in ASTM A247. The matrix is fully pearlitic. The edge or rim will consist of Type D, size 6-8 graphite in a matrix that is a combination of pearlite and ferrite. Chill carbides will be less than 5% in any field at 100x and are well dispersed. Dura-Bar® G2 gray iron will contain this type of graphite distribution and will be best suited for applications requiring moderate strength, good vibration damping, and thermal conductivity, along with optimal machining characteristics. Dura-Bar® G2 is built around ASTM A48 Class 40 gray iron.
Heat Treated Response
Dura-Bar® G2 can be oil quench hardened from 1600° F (885° C) to a minimum hardness of Rockwell C 50 on the outside of the bar. The inside diameter hardness will be less than Rockwell C 50. Lower quench hardness on the inside diameters is a result of larger graphite flakes and not a loss of matrix hardness. Get more details including typical Jominy end quench curve, methods and cycle times, and temperature effects by downloading the Dura-Bar® Heat Treating Guide.
| Mechanical Properties (Typical) | |
|---|---|
| Dura-Bar® Grade | G2 |
| Tensile Strength (PSI)* | 40,000 |
| Hardness (BHN) mid-radius | 207-285 |
| Compressive strength (PSI) | 120,000 |
| Modulus of elasticity (million psi) | 20 |
| Heat-treat response | Rc 50 min |
| Graphite | Flake |
| Microstructure | Highly Pearlitic |
| * As taken from a separately cast test bar. Reduced tensile properties can be expected in larger diameter continuous cast bars. | |
| Chemical Composition (Gray Iron) | |
|---|---|
| Element | Grade G2 Gray - Percentage (%) |
| Carbon* | 2.60 - 3.75% |
| Silicon* | 1.80 - 3.00% |
| Manganese | 0.60 - 0.95% |
| Sulfur | 0.07% Max |
| Phosphorus | 0.12% Max |
| * Carbon and silicon targets are specified for each bar size in order to control the size and shape of the graphite flake. | |
| **Note** Small amounts of alloying elements are used to stabilize the pearlitic structure . | |
Applications of Gray Iron
Construction & Heavy Equipment
- Gears, Pulleys
Agriculture
- Gears, Valve Guides, Numerous Hydraulic Applications, Pump Housings
Infrastructure
- Continuous Caster Rolls, Foot Rolls, Table Rolls, Torch Rolls
Fluid Handling
- Cylinder Blocks, End Caps, Gear Rack Housings, Glands, Manifolds, Rotors, Valves, Hydraulic Gears, Hydraulic Pistons, Spools, Rollers, Seals, Rotor Liners
Machinery
- Bushings, Gears, Gibs, Housings, Pulleys, Rams, Sheaves, Side Frames, Slides, Spindles, Ways
Oil & Gas
- Bridge Plugs, Cement Plugs, Cones, Mandrels, Retainers, Slips, Slips, Rings, Retainers, Mandrels, Split Rings, Oil Tools/Retainers, Locking Rings, Pony Rods, Plungers
Energy
- Gears, Bushings, Sleeves, Pulleys, Couplings
General Fabrication & Machining
- Aluminum Molds Plates, Cams, Chain Sheaves, Core Boxes, Dies, Pattern Plates, Wheels, Machine Tool Chucks
Automotive & Transportation
- Gears, Brake Rotors, Cylinder Liners, Gears, Lash Adjusters, Pulleys, Shock Absorber Pistons, Valve Guides, Valve Seat Inserts
As-cast round bars are made to clean up at the nominal size. Additional stock is added to allow for out-of-round and normal imperfections in the as-cast surface.
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As-cast squares are made to the actual size with no allowance for machine stock added. Squares are cast to actual dimension, with clean up stock dependent on the height and width ratio.
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As-cast rectangles are made to the actual size with no allowance for machine stock added. Rectangles are cast to actual dimension, with clean up stock dependent on the height and width ratio.
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Tubes are stocked in grade G2 gray iron, but most stocked sizes and any grade of O.D. can be trepanned when requested.
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From one piece to production quantity, material is saw cut from large billets to your exact dimensional requirements. Simply give us your finish sizes and we will provide you with cut parts guaranteed to clean up to your finish dimensions.
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