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Ni Resist Cast Iron

Ni Resist castings can be specified in either a Grey Cast Iron base
material or a SG Iron – Ductile Iron based material. These materials
have been developed to offer good resistance to sea water and alkaline
corrosion, scaling resistance, thermal expansion, frictional wear,
oxidation, structural stability, cryogenic applications and erosion.

SG Iron - Ductile Iron based material has the addition of certain alloys
that enhance the performance of the material. Ni is the predominant Materials Produced at
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addition element of between 18 and 37%. Ni Resist can also be used for
applications were non magnetisable features are required. Cast Iron - Grey Iron
Ductile Iron - SG Iron
Austempempered Ductile Iron
The benefits of Ni Resist Cast Iron are: Ni-Resist
Ni-Hard - Chrome Irons
Cost Compacted Graphite
High silicon molybdenum
When compared to stainless steel castings, Ni Resist castings can offer
price advantages. Ni Resist castings are lighter than stainless steel
castings. They can be cast near to final shape.

Machining
Ni Resist is easier to machine than stainless steel. Machining allowances
are lower on Ni Resist castings when compared to stainless steel.

Weight
Ni Resist castings will weigh less than stainless steel castings.

Castability
As with Grey Cast Iron and SG Cast Iron, Ni Resist castings offer all of the design benefits associated with Iron
Castings. Complex shapes can be accommodated, excellent surface finish will be achieved and complex designs
can be undertaken.

Ni-Resist Specification BS3468 1986

Chemical Composition
Type Grade
C%max. Si% Mn% Ni% Cu% Cr% Nb% P%max Mg%

1.5 - 0.5 - 13.5 - 5.5 -

Flake Graphite F1 3.0 1.0 - 2.5 - 0.2 -
2.8 1.5 17.5 7.5
 1.5 - 0.5 - 18.0 - 0.5
F2 3.0 1.5 - 2.5 - 0.2 -
2.8 1.5 22.0 max

1.5 - 0.5 - 28.0 - 0.5

F3 2.5 2.5 - 3.5 - 0.2 -
2.8 1.5 32.0 max

1.5 - 0.5 - 18.0 - 0.5

S2 3.0 1.5 - 2.5 - 0.08
2.8 1.5 22.0 max

1.5 - 0.5 - 18.0 - 0.5

S2B 3.0 2.5 - 3.5 - 0.08 -
2.8 1.5 22.0 max

1.5 - 1.5 - 21.0 - 0.5

S2C 3.0 0.5 max - 0.08 -
2.8 2.5 24.0 max

1.5 - 4.0 - 21.0 - 0.5

S2M 3.0 0.2 max - 0.08 -
Spheroidal 2.5 4.5 24.0 max
Graphite 1.5 - 0.5 - 18.0 - 0.5 0.12 -
S2W 3.0 1.5 - 2.2 0.05 0.06max*
2.2 1.5 22.0 max 0.2

1.5 - 0.5 - 28.0 - 0.5

S3 2.5 2.5 - 3.5 - 0.08 -
2.8 1.5 32.0 max

4.8 - 1.0 34.0 - 0.5

S5S 2.2 1.5 - 2.5 - 0.08 -
5.4 max 36.0 max

1.5 - 6.0 - 12.0 - 0.5

S6 3.0 0.2 max - 0.08 -
2.8 7.0 14.0 max

Austenitic Cast Iron Specifications in accordance with BS3486

0.2% Charpy
Tensile
Proof Elongation V Brinell
Strength
Type Grade Stress % (info notch Hardness Typical Properties/Uses
(min)
(info only) @ 20C BHN
N/mm2
only) (J)

Good corrosion and heat resistance

140 - combined with good bearing properties.
F1 170 - 1-2 -
220 Uses include Marine, furnace, pumps and
valves.

Similar to F1 but has greater alkali

140 -
F2 170 - 1-3 - corrosion resistance. For use in pumps for
Flake 220
soap, food and plastics manufacture.
Graphite
Erosion resistance in wet steam and salt
slurry. Good thermal shock resistance up to
120 - 800c along with good high temperature
F3 190 - 1-3 -
215 corrosion resistance. Uses include Exhaust
gas manifolds, turbocharger housings,
filters, pumps and valves.

Corrosion and heat resistance similar to F1

but with superior mechanical properties.
140 -
S2 370 210 7 - 20 4 - 20 Typical uses include exhaust manifolds for
230
use up to 750c, pumps, valves and
turbocharger parts.
Spheroidal
Graphite Better corrosion resistance to that of grade
S2 due to presence of Chromium but a
140 - harder alloy to ensure freedom from
S2B 370 210 7 - 20 4 - 10
230 porosity in. Typical uses include exhaust
manifolds for use up to 750c, pumps,
valves and turbocharger parts.
 Non-magnetic with good impact properties
down to -100c. Lower corrosion and heat
20 - 130 - resistance than S1. Typical uses include
S2C 370 170 20 - 40
30 170 non-magnetic components for generator
sets, insulator flanges and for moderate
cryogenic applications.

Non-magnetic with mechanical properties

15 - 150 - maintained down to -150c. Uses include
S2M 420 210 25 - 45
25 180 cryogenic components for use down to
liquid nitrogen temperatures.

Corrosion and heat resistance similar to F1

but with superior mechanical properties.
10 - 140 - Typical uses include exhaust manifolds for
S2W 370 210 7 - 20
20 200 use up to 750c, pumps, valves, and
turbocharger parts. S2W has improved
weldability compared with grade S2.

Similar to grade F3 but with enhanced

130 - mechanical properties. Uses include
S3 370 210 7 - 18 4 - 20
200 exhaust gas manifolds, turbocharger
housings, filters, pumps and valves.

Very good resistance to growth and scaling

up to 850c combined with good thermal
130 - shock resistance. Used for turbocharger
S5S 370 210 7 - 20 -
180 housings, support rings, exhaust gas
manifolds and dieblocks for titanium
pressings.

15 - 130 - Non-magnetic, used for covers for turbine

S6 390 200 15 - 25
25 170 generator sets ducts and terminals.

* Magnesium is always an added element in S Grades, but the level is not specified except in the case of Grade
S2W.

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