Metalock Engineering has extensive experience in cracked cast iron repair. We have helped businesses in wide-ranging industries restore cast iron components and prevent the need for total replacements, which can be expensive and disruptive.
Cracked cast iron repair services are preferable over complete replacements as you can benefit from extended equipment lifespan and prevent downtime during replacement. In addition to this, cast iron components that have been repaired can improve the overall performance of your equipment and, therefore, your overall business performance. We also use advanced repair techniques that mean that repairs can be completed quickly to minimise downtime.
As mentioned before, cast iron is one of the most commonly used materials in industrial settings due to its strength. It is a material used frequently in industries such as:
Cast iron is used in engine blocks, machinery frames, pipes, and many other structural components. However, damage can occur to cast iron components, usually through wear and tear, thermal stress, corrosion, or mechanical overload. Cracked cast iron is a serious issue as it can cause equipment failure as well as create an unsafe work environment for your team.
If you have cracked cast iron components, Metalock Engineering should be your first port of call. We use a sophisticated technique called the Cold Metalock Process, which is widely regarded as the best method to repair cracked and broken cast iron components.
The Cold Metalock Process involves peening keys into prepared apertures. Formed from special nickel alloys, the keys are highly ductile and can be peened into a metal-to-metal condition, becoming almost integral with the parent metal. One of the main advantages of this process is the fact that no heat is used at all. This is important because methods using heat can introduce additional stress or distortion.
We have helped businesses with our cracked cast iron repair services in many industries over the years, but it is the marine industry where we have done a lot of our best work. We have helped many ship owners make enormous savings and save time with our prompt action that saves capital plant and equipment following a breakdown. Our cast iron repair service can then give this equipment a new lease of life and provide many more years of service with peace of mind, knowing that the cast iron is once again strong and reliable.
Metalock Engineering is proud to offer a 24/7 global response service. We have technicians placed strategically around the world ready to travel at short notice, meaning that we can provide rapid response and deal with emergency breakdowns any day of the year, no matter where you are located.
In addition to this, cast iron repairs can often be carried out on-site. This means that equipment may not have to be removed from its working position and transported to a workshop - this can also help you save money.
Our team of technicians is also highly experienced and has worked in a wide range of industrial settings, meaning that they will be able to perform to a high level and minimise disruption to your business while repairs are being carried out.
The Casting Repair Process
The Metalock process is based on sound engineering principles which have been accepted for over 70 years.
If you want to know more about our cracked cast iron repair service, it is worth looking at our Newcastle High-Level Bridge project - our largest-ever Metalock Cold Repair project. The Newcastle High-Level Bridge was built in 1849 and is the first major example of a wrought iron arch or bowstring girder bridge.
We were approached in 1985 (yes, we have that much experience!) to calculate the cost of a cold repair to the cracked cast iron fascia panels on the grade 1 listed structure. Ultimately, the client decided to use steel plates instead but came back to us in May 2003 with the view of carrying out a permanent repair. Consultants were so impressed with the repair process that additional repairs to a number of cracked columns were awarded to us.
This valuable experience helped us to develop our reputation as a pioneer when it comes to cracked cast iron repair. We are now trusted by companies all around the world to repair cast iron cracks and keep their equipment and structures in the best possible condition.
Cast iron is one of the most commonly used materials in many industries settings, but it is not indestructible. Cracks and damage can occur for many reasons, and damage to cast iron components is an emergency that must be dealt with immediately to prevent equipment breakdowns and structural issues, as well as create a safe environment.
This is why a rapid response is so key when it comes to cracked cast iron repair, and this is why we at Metalock Engineering are the people to go to, with technicians placed all over the world ready to travel 24/7.
Get in touch with the team today to learn more about how we can save you money and help prevent downtime with our cracked cast iron repair service.
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