Est 1946
Cast Iron Engine Block Repairs
Remanufacturing can save up to 75% of the cost of a new replacement component.
Since the Industrial Revolution, cast iron has been used to produce heavy engineering components like engine blocks and cylinder heads. This metal has stood the test of time thanks to its exceptional resistance to heat, durability and ability to withstand high compressive strength. In certain applications like marine and heavy engineering, other metals can’t match the cost/benefit of cast iron and its impressive properties. Despite its durability and other qualities, cast iron gradually deteriorates over time. For a cast iron engine block, repeated heating and cooling create thermal stress, which eventually causes cracks to appear.
At Cast Iron Welding Services, our team of heritage restoration experts are here to renovate and preserve your cast iron engine block. Using our preferred gas fusion welding method, our technicians create a repaired material offering increased metallurgical and machining properties compared to the parent metal. Restoring an original cast iron component, like an engine block or manifold, offers multiple benefits versus buying new; repairing is more sustainable, components fit better in their original environment, and crucially, restoring maintains the authenticity of your classic car.
Engine Block – What Does Cast Iron Offer?
An integral component of the internal combustion engine, the engine block sits in the centre, housing the cylinders, crankshaft and other pipes. The engine block is where the magic happens; compressed fuel and air are ignited to produce enough pressure to move the pistons up and down in the cylinders.
The mechanics of an internal combustion engine produce extreme heat blasts, high vibration levels, and powerful rotational energy. This highly pressurised environment demands strong, durable components that withstand repeated metallurgical stress.
Enter cast iron, and its exceptional durability and damping capacity. The perfect choice for heavy machinery, cast iron is relatively inexpensive and has superb castability and machinability, being easily cast to produce detailed component structures. The longevity of cast iron is apparent in the countless Victorian cast iron structures remaining today. With the correct coatings and maintenance, cast iron can remain useful and in action, doing what it does best for years to come. Contact the Cast Iron Welding Services team to put your restoration project in motion.
Cast Iron Engine Block Repair Process
Cast Iron Welding Services has been repairing cast iron since 1946. After developing the gas fusion process to weld defects in cast iron, the company has applied its technique to marine, heavy machinery, power generation, classic cars, and heritage restoration projects nationwide. The repair process begins with a thorough assessment of the damage. Often, engine block defects form within the chambers where the metal is most exposed to thermal stress. Using magnetic particle inspection techniques, penetrating dyes and/or pressure testing, our skilled technicians can examine the defects and develop an appropriate repair schedule. Choosing restoration over buying new is a cost-effective method of extending the life of your cast iron components. The benefits don’t stop there; there is usually less disruption, and it’s better for the environment, too.
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Trust Cast Iron Welding Services for all your cast iron welding requirements. Contact us today to discuss your project and benefit from our expertise in restoring and enhancing the performance of your cast iron components.
