Cast of sand remains pivotal in global metal component manufacturing, valued at over $81.2 billion in 2023 and projected to exceed $98.4 billion by 2028 (Grand View Research). The surge stems from advancements in cast white sands for enhanced surface finish, complex sand casting for intricate geometries, and CNC sand casting integration for post-casting precision.
Method | Typical Material | Dimensional Accuracy | Max Part Weight | Surface Roughness (Ra µm) | Application |
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Cast of Sand | Carbon Steel, Ductile Iron, Aluminum | ±1.5 - 2 mm | 30,000 kg | 12 - 50 | Pump casings, valves, covers |
Cast White Sands | Aluminum, Magnesium | ±1 mm | 1,000 kg | 6 - 20 | Appearance parts, marine fittings |
CNC Sand Casting | Alloys (Al, Zn, Mg), Stainless Steel | ±0.3 mm (machined) | 10,000 kg | 3 - 12 | Precision components |
Complex Sand Casting | Ni-based alloys, SG Iron | ±2 mm | 20,000 kg | 20 - 60 | Impellers, engine parts |
Custom Aluminum Sand Casting | 6061, 356, 5083 Aluminum | ±1 mm | 1,500 kg | 8 - 22 | Tooling, auto frames |
Sand casting accounts for 42.3% of all global casting processes (WorldFoundry.org), offering scalability, versatility, and material diversity—central for modern OEM component supply chains.
The cast of sand pump valve fitting is engineered for robust service, high flow performance, and exceptional resistance to abrasion and corrosion—proven across petrochemical and infrastructure sectors as well as OEM custom assemblies.
Criteria | Sand Casting | Investment Casting | Die Casting |
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Material Scope | Wide (Fe, Al, Cu, Ni alloys) | Wider, but slower, costly | Mostly light alloys (Al, Mg, Zn) |
Unit Cost (1000 pcs) | $$ | $$$ | $ |
Surface Finish (Ra/µm) | 12 - 50 | 3.2 - 12 | 1.6 - 8 |
Part Complexity | Very High | Medium-High | Medium |
Mold Life | 1,000-10,000 shots (reusable sand) |
Single-use | 100,000+ shots |
Typical Applications | Pumps, valves, engines | Precision gears, turbine blades | Auto housings, appliance frames |
Company | Region | ISO/ANSI Certified | Material Range | Batch Size | Lead Time | OEM/ODM |
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Hairun Sourcing (site) | China | ISO 9001, API, ANSI | Fe, SS, Al, Cu | 10~50,000 | 14–35 days | YES |
AGCO Foundry | USA | ISO 14001, ASTM | Fe, Ductile Iron | 50~15,000 | 21–45 days | YES |
Kurtz GmbH | Germany | ISO 9001, DIN | Al, Mg | 20~10,000 | 18–38 days | YES |
Inductotherm | India | ISO 9001 | Fe, SS | 100~25,000 | 25–50 days | YES |