cast iron impact
cast iron impact
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I have noticed that when a bearing housing is cast iron it can handle impact loads better than a steel housing. Cast iron is brittle compared to steel. I was just wondering what the reasons are.
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Ward Holloway, Jr, PE





RE: cast iron impact
RE: cast iron impact
Ward Holloway, Jr, PE
RE: cast iron impact
Gray iron will have much worse impact resistance than steel with constant geometry.
Regards,
Cory
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RE: cast iron impact
RE: cast iron impact
Ease of manufacture into shaped component,along with the lowest cost makes it the chosen one.
Perhaps in the event of catastrophe, the CI bearing block would crack easily and release the stress,thus saving the shaft/bearing from getting damaged.
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