Electrical, Food and Chemical Plant

Pressure Die Cast Components

Popular alloy for sand , gravity and low pressure diecast engineering components; cylinder heads, manifolds, engine mounts, gear boxes etc.

Sand and chill castings where corrosion resistance is needed; Marine, food, Chemical Plant

Sand and chill castings particularly for thin-walled intricate castings

Has the casting characteristics of LM6 but can be heat treated to higher strength

Sand and Chill Cast; used where a good machined surface is needed hydraulic brake castings

Sand or chill; Used for pistons

Intricate sand or chill castings, good strength after heat treatment cylinder heads and blocks, etc.

Mainly used for pressure die castings, but can be sand cast. Better corrosion resistance than LM24

Sand or chill cast, similar to LM4 but higher proof stress

Usually chill cast and solution treated. Good shock resistance used for heavy duty castings

Popular pressure diecasting alloy

Popular sand, and chill casting alloy, good for thin section, leak-tight castings, good corrosion resistance; cylinder heads, blocks, wheels , etc.

Pistons for petrol and diesel engines

Versatile sand and chill casting alloy for thick or thin sections, slightly superior to LM4 used for the same applications

High performance pistons, best cast in permanent moulds to optimise structure

As LM28 but lower coefficient of expansion Like LM28, needs special foundry technique

Used for pressure diecast, unlined cylinder blocks; low expansion and good wear resistance

Used for large sand castings, good shock resistance