Rectangles and Squares Mean More Options for Dura-Bar Applications

Dura-Bar rectangles and squares are utilized in many industries. Some of the more common uses are detailed below:

Regardless of the customer's industry and/or the application involved, Dura-Bar rectangles and squares offer metal component manufacturers a number of key advantages when converting from steel, iron castings, or aluminum. Most of Dura-Bar's advantages stem from the continuous casting process used to produce it.  Dura-Bar's tight process controls result in a defect-free product with superior machinability, wear resistance, and other properties.

For example, when compared to leaded steel, using Dura-Bar continuous cast iron reduces machining cycle time, improves throughput, and results in a lower cost per part. Dura-Bar is lead-free so there is less cost for the disposal of chips and coolant. Another advantage for certain applications is that Dura-Bar can reduce or eliminate the need for deburring. Dura-Bar also stacks up well against iron castings since it is free of the defects commonly associated with traditional static cast methods – e.g., porosity, slag, hard spots, shrinkage, etc. Additionally, Dura-Bar's superior fatigue strength makes for a big advantage over aluminum -- an important advantage in hydraulic systems where high operating pressures are involved. Unlike aluminum, which often begins to fail at operating pressures of 3,000 psi, Dura-Bar can stand up to pressures beyond 6,000 psi.

Rectangles and squares from Dura-Bar also offer a number of additional advantages:

• Larger Sizes – Squares and rectangles are available "as-cast" in ductile iron widths up to 25" and heights up to 18.5", and in gray iron sizes up to a 14" x 21" rectangle.
  
  
• Plate Sizes – While rectangles and squares are typically sold in 72" lengths, many Dura-Bar distributors offer saw cutting when smaller "slices" of bar are needed for specific applications.

So, consider any prospects you have who are currently using steel or castings in rectangles or squares. They might benefit from the cost savings and other advantages of Dura-Bar. Contact your Dura-Bar Account Manager to discuss your ideas.

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