Investment Casting
Uses a wax pattern coated with a refractory material. Then, the wax is melted out and the mold is filled with molten metal.
Techniques:
Sand Casting
Uses sand as the main mold material.
Die casting / Permanent Mold / Semi-Permanent Mold
Uses metal molds and high pressure to force the molten metal into a mold.
When selecting metal for a casting project, EQI will work with you to consider characteristics such as strength, hardness, machinability, corrosion resistance, and cost. With these factors in mind, EQI offers a broad range of iron, steel, and aluminum castings across nearly every casting manufacturing process.
Grey Iron
Known for its color, which comes from the graphite flake structure that develops during the solidification process. Grey iron is a popular choice because it’s cost effective.
Ductile Iron (Nodular Iron)
A cast iron with spherical graphite structures in the metal that increase ductility and broaden the range of suitable applications. Stronger than grey iron, ductile iron can be alloyed to boost specific properties such as thermal resistance, strength, and elongation. Due to its high carbon content, ductile iron is a good candidate for various heat treatments to modify the microstructure and material properties further.
Carbon and Alloy Steel
Steels can be tailored for many applications by selecting the appropriate carbon and alloy content. Heat treatment can provide a wide range of strength, ductility, and hardenability. Carbon steel is versatile and economical, making it ideal for general machine and structural applications. It can also be easily welded up to specific levels of carbon equivalence.
Stainless Steel
A ferrous alloy that is highly resistant to oxidation and corrosion due to added chromium that forms a protective oxide layer. There are over sixty different grades of stainless steel, and unique compositions are regularly added to the spectrum.
Nickel-Based Alloys
These alloys are often deployed in extreme working environments. The nickel matrix and alloying additions perform exceptionally in high-temperature and corrosive applications, often in the thermal processing, chemical, and petroleum industries.
Aluminum Alloys
Aluminum alloys have a desirable strength-to-weight ratio, making them ideal for applications where weight is an issue.
EQI is ready to help you determine which metal alloy best suits your needs. Get started with help from our metal casting experts.
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Recently, the Craigavon facility earned new certifications for coating architectural aluminum, ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards for our customers. The Craigavon team has been designated approved applicators with Akzo Nobel, Sherwin-Williams, and Axalta powders for coating all architectural aluminum products up to 8 meters long.
Here are a few more reasons why customers can rely on Craigavon to deliver exceptional coating services for architectural aluminum.
Offer standard and marine grade guarantees for at least 25 years and up to 40 years on specific coatings through our five-stage dip pretreatment process. This is especially valuable to our customers located near the ocean and challenged by high levels of moisture and salt sea air.
Utilize onsite lab equipment for daily testing to ensure products meet rigorous global architectural standards.
Verify quality through in-depth techniques, including salt spray corrosion tests, impact and abrasion resistance tests, and adhesion checks.
Have a high capacity to process aluminum louvers, cills, flashings, and facades in our advanced semi-automatic powder line.
Able to fulfill specific requirements for packaging, storage, and delivery to you and your customers.
Craigavon is just one example of a facility that’s adding value through employees who’ve become masters of their craft. Says Daniel Courtney, General Manager at Craigavon, “There’s nothing in the market we can’t paint, and if we haven’t done it before, we will always give it a go.”
The Craigavon team has also created a family-like atmosphere, working to develop personalized relationships with each other and customers. The casual, laid-back culture has fostered an environment where everyone–from the person working on the shop floor to upper management–feels as though they have an equal stake in contributing to the company’s success.
If you’re looking for an approved applicator for powder coating and wet paint—who will treat you like family—fill out this form or call us at +44 28 3835 1320, or (616) 850-2630.
We’ve all heard the news about the tariffs, and many of you have come to us with concerns. How will these tariffs affect us? Where is the right place to do business?
Our answer to these questions is simple. Tariffs are just another type of supply chain disruption, and we at EQI are the most effective company in the world at mitigating risk for your metal components.
From the pandemic to environmental crises, government sanctions, and beyond, we have swiftly navigated every type of challenge you can imagine–including tariffs implemented by previous administrations.
We thoughtfully evaluate each customer’s challenges and create custom solutions, matching them with the best capabilities and partners for each project. To achieve this, we leverage our global manufacturing network, which empowers us to produce a diverse array of line-ready metal components that fulfill unique product needs.
Let’s take a look at a few more reasons why EQI is uniquely capable of mitigating risk:
When you partner with EQI, you gain access to a comprehensive range of capabilities. We will expertly handle your shipping and logistics and offer value-added services such as coatings, warehouse and inventory management, machining, and assembly.
This extensive range of services simplifies supply chains and provides certainty, transparency, and resiliency in the face of any type of risk.
Interested in learning more about our risk mitigation capabilities? Contact us today.
At the close of every year, the EQI team takes time to celebrate the goals we’ve reached. We’ve had a lot to be thankful for in 2024. So let’s take a by-the-numbers look at everything we’ve accomplished with help from our customers, employees, and industry partners.
Of additional outdoor warehouse storage space in the US
Of indoor warehouse and manufacturing space between the US and UK
New location in Kentucky with increased storage and manufacturing
Acquired Pro-Tech, adding thermal processing components to our capabilities
Added wet paint capability in Kentucky
Added powdercoat line for extruded aluminum
Added a sourcing location in Brazil
Increased headcount to 357 employees
Containers shipped
Customers served
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Interested in streamlining your supply chain and enhancing your manufacturing process? Contact us today.