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Within this section of our website you will find technical specifications and casting capacities for the main alloys we cast. This is not an exhaustive list and we are happy to work with most ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Alloys will have very different performance and casting characteristics so it is important to ensure that you have selected the one most appropriate for your project. We are happy to discuss the options with you and help in the selection process.
To discuss your requirements, call a member of NovaCast’s team on +44 (0) 1225 707466, send us a message here or email sales@novacast.co.uk.
Selecting the best casting process for your project can be a challenge. Our guide covers the criteria you need to consider…
NovaCast can cast a vast array of both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys using a wide choice of casting processes so we can always advise on the most appropriate combination of alloy and process for each project.
Find out moreCasting capacities at our foundry and those of our partners vary with the type of alloy and the process used. We have set out the main capacities in this table as general guidance but please contact us if your project falls outside of these specifications.
Find out moreCasting processes available from NovaCast now include sand, shell mould, gravity & pressure die, investment, silica sol and lost foam casting. With materials ranging from specialist aluminium and copper-based alloys to high-grade stainless steels, NovaCast has the ability to support our customers’ most demanding requirements.
Find out moreWe believe that the dissemination of knowledge and experiences builds relationships and trust, allowing greater understanding of both challenges and opportunities leading to better solutions for all. In this area of our website you will find a growing collection of guides, white papers and top tips that we hope you will find helpful.
Find out moreWithin our Knowledge Base, you will find an ever-expanding set of information, industry and process-specific articles, and technical data. In many instances, however, the best starting point is to contact us for an informal chat or a quote. We are always happy to discuss your requirements and advise on the most appropriate solutions for your project.
Find out moreNon-Ferrous Alloy Specifications (Aluminium and Copper-based) When the NovaCast foundry was created in Melksham over 40 years...
Find out moreAluminium casting alloy LM25M (Standard Casting to BS 1490:1988 LM25) is a common general purpose alloy of aluminium which is...
Find out moreAluminium casting alloy LM25TF (Heat Treated Casting to BS 1490:1988 LM25TF) is a common general purpose alloy of aluminium which...
Find out moreAluminium casting alloy LM6M (Standard Casting to BS 1490:1988 LM6) has a high resistance to corrosion and excellent castability....
Find out moreAluminium bronze AB1 is an aluminium bronze conforming to the requirements of BS 1400. It has good strength and wear resistance...
Find out moreAluminium bronze AB2 is a nickel aluminium bronze conforming to the requirements of B.S. 1400 - 1985 alloy AB2. Suitable for...
Find out moreCarbon steel BS EN 10213:2007 (Gr 1.0619) castings used for pressure purposes are normally used in the annealed or normalised...
Find out moreCarbon Steel EN10293:2015 (G28Mn6 - 1.1165) is a ‘middle carbon steel' and one of the most widely used carbon steels in...
Find out moreOne of the most widely used carbon steels in the industry. Carbon steel SA216 WCB is used not only in many of the water- and...
Find out moreCarbon steel SA216 WCC is one of the most widely used carbon steels in industry. This material is used not only in many of the...
Find out moreCarbon steel SA352 LCC is one of the most widely used carbon steels in industry. Typically referred to as a cast low temp steel,...
Find out moreTo discuss your requirements, call a member of NovaCast's team on +44 (0) 1225 707466, send us a message here or email...
Find out moreGrey iron EN-GJL-200 is a type of cast iron that has a graphite microstructure. It is named after the grey colour of the fracture...
Find out moreGrey iron EN-GJL-250, or grey cast iron, is a type of cast iron that has a graphite microstructure. It is named after the grey...
Find out moreAustempered Ductile Iron or ADI is a heat-treated form of ductile iron that exhibits enhanced strength and toughness. Its...
Find out moreLeaded bronzes and gunmetals (also known as red brass) offer better machining characteristics than other bronzes while...
Find out moreLeaded bronzes and gunmetals offer better machining characteristics than other bronzes while maintaining a good balance of...
Find out morePhosphor bronzes have phosphor added to the alloy to improve strength and hardness. Phosphor bronze PB1 (BS 1400 1985 PB1) is a...
Find out morePhosphor bronze PB2 (BS 1400 1985 PB2) is a phosphor bronze with a higher tin content than PB1, which means it has excellent...
Find out moreSpheroidal graphite cast iron 420/12 (BS EN 1563:1997), also known as ductile cast iron, is a type of cast iron that has been...
Find out moreSpheroidal graphite cast iron 600/3(BS EN 1563:1997), also known as ductile cast iron, is a type of cast iron that has been...
Find out moreDuplex stainless steel 332C13 (BS 3100:1991)Â has a structure that is usually 40 to 50% ferrite with the balance of the...
Find out moreStainless steel SA-351 CF3 is the cast equivalent of type 304L stainless steel. CF8 and CF3 have very similar chemical and...
Find out moreStainless steel SA-351 CF3M is a molybdenum bearing modification of CF3 austenitic steel alloy and is the cast equivalent of...
Find out moreStainless steel SA-351 CF8 is the cast equivalent of Type 304 Stainless Steel, part of a range of austenitic chromium-nickel...
Find out moreStainless steel SA-351 CF8M is a molybdenum bearing modification of CF8 austenitic steel alloy and is the cast equivalent of...
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