Fields of application of cast iron bars
The range of applications for cast iron bars is one of the distinctive features of Fonderia Quaglia & Colombo's production. Thanks to its long-standing and consolidated presence in the Italian mechanical engineering sector, the company provides reliable solutions that meet the technical needs of numerous industrial sectors. Over the years, the experience gained in cast iron processing has allowed it to effectively respond to increasingly diverse application requirements, maintaining high quality standards and production continuity.
Alongside the domestic market, Fonderia Quaglia & Colombo has developed a strategy of expanding internationally through targeted investments and structured commercial operations. Today, international markets account for a significant portion of its turnover: 20%, confirming the versatility of cast iron bars and their adaptability to a variety of industrial contexts.
- Reducers
- Plastic presses
- Energy
- Woodworking machinery
- Printing machines
- Paper machines
- Leather machines
- Valves
- Robotics
- Tractors
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Cast iron bars for industrial mechanics
One of the main areas of application is industrial mechanics, where cast iron bars are used to manufacture components subject to mechanical stress, vibrations, and constant loads. The intrinsic characteristics of cast iron, such as good machinability, dimensional stability, and the ability to absorb vibrations, make this material particularly suitable for precision machining.
Within this context, the fields of application of cast iron bars include the production of structural elements, supports, bases and mechanical parts intended for complex machinery, where the reliability of the material is a fundamental requirement.
Applications in transmission and reduction systems
Among the most significant sectors of application is that of gearboxes. Cast iron bars are used to create components that must guarantee wear resistance, geometric precision, and long-term operational continuity. In this context, the quality of the raw materials and production process control play a key role.
The fields of application of cast iron bars in transmission systems also include applications where a balanced combination of mechanical strength and ease of machining is required.
Use in molding and processing machines
Plastics presses represent another strategic sector. In this field, cast iron bars are used to produce components subjected to intensive and repeated work cycles. Cast iron's ability to maintain dimensional stability even under thermal stress helps make these components suitable for continuous use.
Similarly, the fields of application of cast iron bars extend to printing, paper, and leather processing machinery, sectors in which precision, durability, and reliability are essential requirements to ensure the regularity of production processes.
FAQ
What are the main fields of application of cast iron bars?
The main areas include industrial mechanics, gearboxes, plastics presses, paper machinery, printing, leather, robotics and energy.
Are cast iron bars suitable for high-precision industries?
Yes, thanks to their dimensional stability and good workability, cast iron bars are suitable for precision mechanical components.
Do the fields of application also include international markets?
Yes, a significant portion of cast iron bar applications are intended for foreign markets, developed through structured commercial operations.
Are cast iron bars used in robotics?
Yes, they are used in support structures and mechanical components that require rigidity and stability.
Are they also suitable for complex industrial machines?
The fields of application of cast iron bars include numerous complex industrial machines, thanks to the technical characteristics of the material.
