Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction: What is Cast Iron?
Cast Iron is
Cast Iron Piping |
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How it's made:
There are three predominant ways that cast-iron is made. Horizontally cast, vertically cast, and centerfugally cast.
Casting Method | Details |
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Horizontally Cast |
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Vertically Cast |
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Centerfugally Cast |
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Cast Iron Pipes:
Advantages vs. Disadvantages:
Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Example Applications:
For Cast Iron pipes specifically, they were mainly used as pressure pipes to transport water and sewage waste. The design of Cast Iron hasn't changed much since its high demand in the the 19th and 20th century and its no longer in demand as different solutions have come into place.