It’s strong, durable, and fatigue-resistant. And it’s everywhere. But do you understand what makes ductile iron so applicable to so many industrial markets?
Crankshafts are often produced from ductile iron castings because their function demands the durability and fatigue resistance that DI supplies.
The evolution of automotive design since the 1970s is extraordinary – not because of the size or shape of vehicles but because of adoption of ductile iron castings for critical engine parts, suspension systems, and brake components. DI’s strength, durability, and fatigue resistance also make it a suitable choice for waterworks and infrastructure projects, pump housings, gears, machine frames, wind turbine parts, agricultural machinery components, and many more in the construction and energy sectors.
But how much do you know about the material that represents 35-40% of all ferrous castings?
