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Comparison between cast iron tree grates and ductile iron tree grates
Comparison between arlau's cast iron tree grates and ductile iron tree grates
1. Material and performance
Gray cast iron (cast iron grate):
Material: Graphite exists in flakes, the surface is gray, and the luster is darker.
Performance: Low strength and plasticity, high brittleness, but good vibration damping performance.
Applicable scenarios: Suitable for workpieces with low strength requirements and mainly subjected to compressive stress.
Ductile cast iron (ductile iron grate):
Material: Graphite exists in spherical form, the surface is gray, and the luster is brighter.
Performance: High strength, close to medium carbon steel, with good plasticity and toughness.
Applicable scenarios: Suitable for workpieces with high strength and toughness requirements and complex shapes, such as internal combustion engine crankshafts, connecting rods, etc.
Ductile iron tree grates
2. Application scenarios
Cast iron grate:
Application: Commonly used in roads, sidewalks, docks and other places.
Features: It has high load-bearing capacity and good wear resistance, and the bottom adopts a reinforcing rib structure to improve the overall strength and stability.
Ductile iron grates:
Application: Suitable for occasions requiring higher strength and durability, such as motor vehicle lanes and alleys.
Features: High strength and good toughness, suitable for scenes with high strength and durability requirements.
3. Cost and maintenance
Cast iron grates:
Cost: Low material cost and simple manufacturing process.
Maintenance: Relatively low maintenance cost.
Ductile iron grates:
Cost: High material cost.
Maintenance: Durability and strength make it more advantageous in service life and maintenance cost.
Cast iron tree grates
Ductile iron tree grates selection
Arlau's ductile iron grates: suitable for scenarios with high strength and high toughness requirements, such as motorway lanes, etc., although the initial cost is higher, the long-term maintenance cost is lower.
Choosing the right material for your tree grate depends on the specific application and budget constraints. For roads or sidewalks with general pedestrian traffic, grey cast iron tree grates are an economical choice; for motor vehicle lanes or other high-load environments that need to withstand greater pressure and impact, ductile iron tree grates provide a better solution. Although the initial investment is higher, it is more cost-effective in the long run.
Depending on the specific application scenario and budget, Arlau can choose the right material to design and produce tree grates.
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