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Zinc Alloy Castings
Steel Type |
Standard |
Country Code |
Al(%) |
Pb(%) |
Fe(%) |
Zn(%) |
Cu(%) |
Mg(%) |
Thick (mm) |
ZDC1 | 3334 | CNS | 3.5-4.3 | <0.005 | <0.1 | >94.2 | 0.75-1.25 | 0.02-0.06 | |
ZZnAlD4-1 | 8738 | | 3.9-4.3 | <0.005 | <0.1 | >94.2 | 0.50-1.25 | 0.03-0.06 | |
ZDC1 | H5301 | JIS | 3.5-4.3 | <0.005 | <0.1 | >94.2 | 0.75-1.25 | 0.02-0.06 | |
AC41A | B86 | ASTM | 3.5-4.3 | <0.005 | <0.1 | >94.2 | 0.75-1.25 | 0.03-0.08 | |
GDZnAl4Cu1 | 1743 | DIN | 3.7-4.1 | | <0.02 | >94.2 | 0.5-1.0 | 0.03-0.06 | |
ZDC2 | 3334 | CNS | 3.5-4.3 | <0.005 | <0.1 | >95 | <0.25 | 0.02-0.06 | |
ZZnAlD4 | 8738 | GB | 3.9-4.3 | <0.005 | <0.1 | >95.5 | <0.03 | 0.03-0.06 | |
ZDC2 | H5301 | JIS | 3.5-4.3 | <0.005 | <0.1 | >95.5 | <0.25 | 0.02-0.06 | |
AC40A | B86 | ASTM | 3.5-4.3 | <0.005 | <0.1 | >95.5 | <0.25 | 0.02-0.06 | Sn-<0.003 |
Zinc alloy castings are metal components made by pouring molten zinc alloy into a mold and allowing it to solidify. Zinc alloys are popular casting materials due to their low melting point, excellent fluidity, and high dimensional accuracy. They can be cast into complex shapes with thin walls and intricate details.
Zinc alloy castings offer several advantages. They have good strength and hardness, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. They also have excellent corrosion resistance, which makes them ideal for outdoor or corrosive environments.
Zinc alloy castings are commonly used in industries such as automotive, electronics, plumbing, and consumer goods. Some common examples of products made from zinc alloy castings include automotive components, electrical connectors, plumbing fittings, door handles, and decorative items.
The casting process involves several steps. First, the zinc alloy is melted in a furnace. The molten metal is then poured into a sand or metal mold, where it cools and solidifies. After solidification, the casting is removed from the mold and any excess material or imperfections are removed through trimming and finishing processes.
Overall, zinc alloy castings are a cost-effective and versatile option for many manufacturing applications, offering high strength, corrosion resistance, and complex shape capabilities.