What is Cast Iron Made Of? High-Strength Hydraulic Castings & Parker Gear Pump Components

Did you know 68% of hydraulic system failures trace back to substandard metal components? Imagine your production line halting because a $50 casting failed. Now discover why cast iron composition makes all the difference – and how Parker gear pump specifications prove it.

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The Chemistry Behind Superior Strength: What Makes Cast Iron Tick

Cast iron contains 2-4% carbon – 10x more than steel. This carbon forms graphite flakes that absorb vibration better than any synthetic polymer. Our hydraulic castings use Class 35 gray iron (ASTM A48), delivering 35,000 psi tensile strength. Why settle for brittle alternatives when nature's recipe works?

Parker vs. Generic Gear Pumps: The PDF Specs Don't Lie

Custom Hydraulic Solutions: Your Bottom Menu to Success

We engineer castings for YOUR needs:

• ✓ 8 standard sizes (1/4" to 2" ports) |
• ✓ 72-hour rapid prototyping |
• ✓ 0.002" precision machining

Real-World Impact: Mining Giant Cuts Downtime 47%

When Rio Tinto upgraded to our nickel-resist cast iron valves, their hydraulic maintenance costs plummeted from $12.3M to $6.5M annually. How? Our secret sauce:

"The chromium-molybdenum alloy additive package increased corrosion resistance by 3x versus industry standard." – Chief Engineer, Hydraulic Systems