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Why Sand-Cast Gray Iron for Agricultural Machinery Parts?

Sand casting combined with gray iron material forms an optimal solution for agricultural machinery parts, perfectly matching the industry's demand for cost-effectiveness and reliability:

• Superior castability of gray iron: Sand casting efficiently shapes complex structures (e.g., gear boxes, bearing housings) required for agricultural machinery, reducing production costs for large-batch orders.

• Excellent wear resistance: Gray iron’s graphite flake structure provides natural lubricity, extending service life of parts subject to frequent friction (e.g., transmission shafts, conveyor components).

• Strong environmental adaptability: Withstands soil moisture, dust, and temperature fluctuations in outdoor farming scenarios, avoiding rust and functional failures.

• Cost-effectiveness: Sand casting enables mass production with lower tooling costs, while gray iron is economically efficient, supporting competitive pricing for agricultural equipment manufacturers.

We exclusively adopt high-quality sand-cast gray iron grades (HT200, HT250) that meet ISO 185 standard, with full Material Test Certificates (MTC) provided for each batch to ensure traceability and material reliability.


Core Production Process: Sand Casting & Supplementary Technologies

Our production process centers on precision sand casting, supplemented by advanced machining and surface treatment technologies to ensure part quality and performance. The visualized workflow is as follows:

1. Certified Gray Iron Sourcing & Pre-Inspection: Raw gray iron is sourced from ISO-certified suppliers. We conduct strict chemical composition analysis and Brinell hardness testing to eliminate impurities and ensure material uniformity.

2. Precision Sand Casting: Adopt resin sand casting technology—high-purity resin sand ensures mold stability, reducing casting defects (e.g., sand holes, shrinkage). Mold design is optimized based on part structure to ensure uniform wall thickness and accurate dimensioning.

3. Deburring & Cleaning: Remove casting burrs and sand residues via mechanical grinding and shot blasting, ensuring surface smoothness and avoiding assembly interference.

4. Heat Treatment: Normalization process to reduce internal stress, improve material toughness (HB 170-220), and prevent deformation during field operation.

5. Precision CNC Machining: Equipped with 20+ sets of CNC lathes and milling machines to process key surfaces (mating surfaces, thread holes, shaft journals) with high precision, ensuring seamless assembly with other components.

6. Targeted Surface Treatment: Custom processes including anti-rust epoxy painting, phosphating, and black oxide treatment to enhance outdoor corrosion resistance. All treatments comply with RoHS standards.

7. Multi-Stage Quality Testing: 100% dimensional inspection via Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM); magnetic particle flaw detection for internal defects; and assembly compatibility testing with mainstream agricultural machinery models. Only qualified products are shipped.

8. Secure Packaging & Global Shipping: Anti-collision foam + wooden crate packaging to protect parts during long-distance transportation. Partner with DHL, FedEx, and Maersk to provide delivery to 150+ countries, with complete customs clearance documents (commercial invoice, certificate of origin, MTC).

Supplementary processes such as welding (for component assembly), dynamic balance testing (for rotating parts), and custom drilling are available to meet specific requirements of agricultural machinery manufacturers.


Common Sand-Cast Gray Iron Processing Challenges & Solutions

Based on years of experience in sand-cast gray iron agricultural parts production, we have targeted solutions for industry-specific processing pain points:

Common Challenges

Targeted Solutions

Effectiveness

Sand holes in sand-cast parts affecting sealing performance (e.g., pump bodies)

Optimize resin sand particle size and compaction density; add filter screens in the pouring system; conduct 100% X-ray flaw detection for sealed components

Sealed component defect rate reduced to ≤0.35%

Rough surface of sand-cast parts increasing wear

Upgrade shot blasting process (high-pressure steel shot); add fine grinding for key friction surfaces; optimize sand mold surface treatment

Surface roughness of key surfaces reduced to Ra≤1.6μm

Dimensional deviation of sand-cast parts due to mold expansion

Use heat-resistant resin sand; pre-heat molds before pouring; conduct real-time temperature monitoring during casting; compensate dimensional deviations in mold design

Dimensional tolerance maintained within ±0.01mm

Graphite segregation affecting gray iron mechanical properties

Control pouring temperature (1380-1420℃); optimize cooling speed of castings; conduct uniform heat treatment

Mechanical property qualification rate 99.98%


Product Classification: Industry × Material × Part Type

Our sand-cast gray iron agricultural machinery parts cover core components for mainstream farming equipment. Detailed classification is as follows:

Agricultural Machinery Segment

Material Type

Part Type

Key Applications

Remarks

Tractors

Sand-Cast Gray Iron HT250

Transmission Gear Housings, Bearing Seats, Steering Components

Small to medium-sized agricultural tractors (plowing, tilling)

High load-bearing capacity, anti-vibration

Harvesters

Sand-Cast Gray Iron HT250

Thresher Housings, Conveyor Shaft Supports, Cutting Knife Bases

Grain harvesters, corn harvesters

Wear-resistant, impact-resistant

Irrigation Equipment

Sand-Cast Gray Iron HT200

Irrigation Pump Bodies, Water Pipe Flanges, Valve Housings

Agricultural centrifugal pumps, drip irrigation systems

High sealing performance, corrosion-resistant

Seeding & Fertilizing Machinery

Sand-Cast Gray Iron HT200

Seeding Drill Housings, Fertilizer Spreader Components

Precision seeding machines, large-area fertilizing equipment

Precise dimensional tolerance, easy maintenance


Technical Specifications & Performance Parameters

All parameters are strictly verified by our quality inspection team using calibrated equipment, ensuring compatibility with global agricultural machinery standards:

Parameter Category

Specifications

Remarks

Machining Precision

Dimensional tolerance: ±0.01mm; Flatness: ≤0.008mm/m; Surface roughness: Ra≤1.6μm (general surfaces), Ra≤0.8μm (mating surfaces)

Verified by Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Material Range

Sand-Cast Gray Iron: HT200, HT250; Custom sand-cast gray iron grades available upon request

All materials comply with ISO 185, with MTC

Surface Treatment Options

Anti-rust Epoxy Painting, Phosphating, Black Oxide Treatment, Electrophoretic Coating

RoHS-compliant, corrosion resistance ≥650 hours (salt spray test)

Minimum/Maximum Dimensions

Minimum size: 80×50×30mm; Maximum size: 1000×800×500mm; Maximum weight: 150kg

Custom sizes available for non-standard agricultural machinery models

Production Cycle

Standard models (≤500pcs): 10-15 workdays; Custom models (with mold adjustment): 25-40 workdays; Bulk orders (≥5000pcs): 20-30 workdays

Expedited production available for urgent orders (additional charge)


Our Core Competencies for Global Agricultural Partners

• Professional Technical Team: 25+ professionals including 10+ senior casting engineers and 20+ CNC machining specialists with 10+ years of experience in sand-cast gray iron parts manufacturing. Provide English technical consultation and custom mold design for non-standard models.

• Strong Production Capacity: Annual production capacity of 500,000+ cast iron parts , supported by advanced resin sand casting lines and CNC machining workshops. Ensure on-time delivery for large-batch orders.

• Strict Quality Management System: ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 certified. Implement a 5-stage quality control process (raw material, casting, heat treatment, machining, final testing) with a 99.98% product qualification rate.

• Integrated Supply Chain: Long-term cooperation with top gray iron suppliers and global logistics partners. Ensure stable material supply and cost advantage, with to 150+ countries.

• Reliable After-Sales Guarantee: 1-year warranty for all products. Provide technical drawings, inspection reports, and material certificates upon request. 24/7 English-speaking after-sales support.


Contact Us for Your Sand-Cast Gray Iron Agricultural Parts Needs

Whether you need standard or custom sand-cast gray iron agricultural machinery parts, our team is ready to provide tailored solutions that meet your farming equipment requirements. Contact our English-speaking sales team for a free quote, technical consultation, or sample request. We look forward to becoming your trusted long-term partner in the agricultural machinery industry.

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+86 19953268588

+86 19953268588

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