Asmet source a range of Pig Iron grades direct from leading world producers and maintain strategic stocks to offer a reliable, high quality supply at competitive prices.
Our foundry metallurgists have extensive experience in helping our customers select the optimum grade of pig iron and charge make-up to suit their casting process.
High Purity Nodular Pig Iron
Description:
- Nodular Pig Iron, also known as S.G. Pig Iron is used as a high purity furnace charge addition, primarily for the production of Ductile Irons.
- Contains low levels of deleterious trace elements enabling consistent production of ferritic grades.
- A low Sulphur content helps to maximise the recovery of Magnesium during the nodularisation process.
- Ultra high purity grades are available for production of 400/18 and other specialised grades of castings.
Sizes:
12 – 15 Kg Ingots
Packaging:
Bulk via Tipper, Shrink-Wrapped on Pallets, Drums on Pallets
Chemical Composition:
| Product/Grade | C | Mn | P | S | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Purity Nodular Pig Iron | 3.5 – 4.5% | 0.05% max | 0.05% max | 0.015% max | 0.5% or 1.0% max |
Other Information
The product information above is for general guidance only and specifications are subject to modification – further specifications available upon request.
Basic Pig Iron
Description:
- Used as a furnace charge addition for the production of Flake and Ductile Cast Irons.
- Sulphur content is higher than Nodular Pig Irons but deleterious trace element count is low.
- Asmet also supply Basic Pig Iron for use as ballast and counterweights for boats, ships and heavy commercial vehicles and machines.
Sizes:
12 – 15 Kg Ingots
Packaging:
Bulk via Tipper, Bulk in Containers, Drums on Pallets
Chemical Composition:
| Product/Grade | C | Mn | P | S | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Pig Iron | 3.5 – 4.5% | 0.06% max | 0.06% max | 0.025% max | 0.5 – 1.5% |
Other Information
The product information above is for general guidance only and specifications are subject to modification – further specifications available upon request.
Foundry Pig Iron
Description:
- Foundry Pig Iron, also known as Haematite Pig iron is used as a furnace charge addition primarily for the production of Flake / Grey Cast Irons.
- Contains useful levels of Manganese, Sulphur and Phosphorus.
- High levels of Carbon and Silicon ensure a low melting point for reduced melting costs.
Sizes:
12 – 15 Kg Ingots
Packaging:
Bulk via Tipper, Shrink-Wrapped on Pallets, Drums on Pallets
Chemical Composition:
| Product/Grade | C | Mn | P | S | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 – 3.6% Si Foundry Pig Iron | 3.5 – 4.5% | 0.3 – 1.0% | 0.12% max | 0.05% max | 3.2 – 3.6% |
| 2.8 – 3.2% Si Foundry Pig Iron | 3.5 – 4.5% | 0.3 – 1.0% | 0.12% max | 0.05% max | 2.8 – 3.2% |
Other Information
The product information above is for general guidance only and specifications are subject to modification – further specifications available upon request.
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