Cast Iron Class 40
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. continually inventories cast iron (class 40) in solid and rectangle bar. Cast iron possesses the highest strength, hardness, resistance to wear and heat treat response for an unalloyed gray iron. Machinability, noise and vibration damping is Excellent to Very Good. Continuous casting virtually eliminates rejections due to porosity and centerline shrinkage.
Typical Applications
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Manifolds
- Bushings
- Bearings
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. cuts material to the specifications provided by its customers through one of the many machines on hand. Our precision plate saws, bar saws, shears, and water jets have the ability to deliver your exact needs. Call us at 409-765-9003.
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GRAY IRON |
VERSA-BAR |
|---|---|
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Tensile Strength |
40,000 psi |
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Compressive Strength |
150,000 psi |
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Transverse Strength: |
Average |
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Lbs. Load on 1.2" Dia. Bar on 18" Span |
4,000 psi |
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Deflection - Inches |
0.25 - 0.34 |
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Brinell Hardness Range |
183/285 |
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Microstructure, As Cast |
Essentially Pearlitic |
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Heat Treatment |
Can be Oil-Quench |
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Machinability |
Very Good |
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Element |
Typical % |
|---|---|
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Carbon |
2.9 - 3.65 |
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Silicon |
1.8 - 2.9 |
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Manganese |
0.5 – 0.7 |
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Sulphur |
.1 Max |
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Phosphorous |
0.15 Max |
Contact one of our sales representatives today
to inquire about a quote from Farmers Copper
or call us today at 800-231-9450
