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Case Studies

Case Study showing how NovaCast’s international supply chain operated seamlessly during the pandemic.
Case Study: NovaCast Helps National Trust Achieve Sustainability Goals
Case Study Irish Bikeshare Scheme, TFI
Case Study showing how NovaCast supported the roll-out of one of Europe’s most successful bike-share schemes.
Novacast switching fabrications to castings
Case Study showing how switching fabrications to castings can deliver significant benefits
Case Study about NovaCast’s engagement in the Xylem VA/VE Programme

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Data Sheets

The selection of the most appropriate alloy for a casting can be a complex decision that is further complicated by having to cross reference between different standards in many countries. Our range of alloy data sheets covering the most popular alloys cast by us will provide a solid starting point for discussions.

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Guides & Tips

We 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.

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NovaCast Brochure

Download the NovaCast brochure “A Single Source Solution for Precision Cast and Machined Components” for an overview of our capabilities across many casting processes.

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Quality

It is no coincidence that NovaCast has a reputation for providing consistently high quality machined and finished castings. Quality assurance and testing is as much a core capability as metallurgy and casting expertise.

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Sustainability

Waste, pollution, high energy usage, toxic emissions and the like have been the norm for many years but companies with more enlightened leadership, such as NovaCast, are starting to show how things can be done differently, and better.

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Datasheets and technical guides

Metal Specifications

Non-Ferrous Alloy Specifications (Aluminium and Copper-based) When the NovaCast foundry was created in Melksham over 40 years...

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Aluminium Alloy LM25M

Aluminium casting alloy LM25M (Standard Casting to BS 1490:1988 LM25) is a common general purpose alloy of aluminium which is...

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Aluminium Alloy LM25TF

Aluminium casting alloy LM25TF (Heat Treated Casting to BS 1490:1988 LM25TF) is a common general purpose alloy of aluminium which...

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Aluminium Alloy LM6M

Aluminium casting alloy LM6M (Standard Casting to BS 1490:1988 LM6) has a high resistance to corrosion and excellent castability....

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Aluminium Bronze AB1

Aluminium bronze AB1 is an aluminium bronze conforming to the requirements of BS 1400. It has good strength and wear resistance...

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Aluminium Bronze AB2

Aluminium bronze AB2 is a nickel aluminium bronze conforming to the requirements of B.S. 1400 - 1985 alloy AB2. Suitable for...

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Carbon Steel EN 10213

Carbon steel BS EN 10213:2007 (Gr 1.0619) castings used for pressure purposes are normally used in the annealed or normalised...

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Carbon Steel EN10293

Carbon Steel EN10293:2015 (G28Mn6 - 1.1165) is a ‘middle carbon steel' and one of the most widely used carbon steels in...

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Carbon Steel SA216 WCB

One of the most widely used carbon steels in the industry. Carbon steel SA216 WCB is used not only in many of the water- and...

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Carbon Steel SA216 WCC

Carbon steel SA216 WCC is one of the most widely used carbon steels in industry. This material is used not only in many of the...

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Carbon Steel SA352 LCC

Carbon steel SA352 LCC is one of the most widely used carbon steels in industry. Typically referred to as a cast low temp steel,...

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Casting Capacities

To discuss your requirements, call a member of NovaCast's team on +44 (0) 1225 707466, send us a message here or email...

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Grey Iron EN-GJL-200

Grey 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...

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Grey Iron EN-GJL-250

Grey 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...

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Austempered Ductile Iron

Austempered Ductile Iron or ADI is a heat-treated form of ductile iron that exhibits enhanced strength and toughness. Its...

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Leaded Gunmetal LG2

Leaded bronzes and gunmetals (also known as red brass) offer better machining characteristics than other bronzes while...

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Leaded Gunmetal LG4

Leaded bronzes and gunmetals offer better machining characteristics than other bronzes while maintaining a good balance of...

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Phosphor Bronze PB1

Phosphor bronzes have phosphor added to the alloy to improve strength and hardness. Phosphor bronze PB1 (BS 1400 1985 PB1) is a...

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Phosphor Bronze PB2

Phosphor bronze PB2 (BS 1400 1985 PB2) is a phosphor bronze with a higher tin content than PB1, which means it has excellent...

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SG Cast Iron 420/12

Spheroidal graphite cast iron 420/12 (BS EN 1563:1997), also known as ductile cast iron, is a type of cast iron that has been...

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SG Cast Iron 600/3

Spheroidal graphite cast iron 600/3(BS EN 1563:1997), also known as ductile cast iron, is a type of cast iron that has been...

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Stainless Steel 332C13

Duplex stainless steel 332C13 (BS 3100:1991) has a structure that is usually 40 to 50% ferrite with the balance of the...

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Stainless Steel CF3

Stainless steel SA-351 CF3 is the cast equivalent of type 304L stainless steel. CF8 and CF3 have very similar chemical and...

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Stainless Steel CF3M

Stainless steel SA-351 CF3M is a molybdenum bearing modification of CF3 austenitic steel alloy and is the cast equivalent of...

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Stainless Steel CF8

Stainless steel SA-351 CF8 is the cast equivalent of Type 304 Stainless Steel, part of a range of austenitic chromium-nickel...

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Stainless Steel CF8M

Stainless steel SA-351 CF8M is a molybdenum bearing modification of CF8 austenitic steel alloy and is the cast equivalent of...

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