Established in 1984, Ferralloy, Inc. is based in Cleveland, Ohio. When the company was founded, it focused on heat-resistant alloy castings and fabrications used primarily in the thermal processing industry. Ferralloy Inc. has experienced substantial growth in the years since, expanding its offering to include closed-die and rolled-ring forgings, investment castings, machined bar stock components, exotic superalloys, and refractory alloys in all standard shapes and sizes.
Ferralloy, Inc., serves multiple end markets, including metal processing (heat treatment, fabrication shops, machine shops), automotive, aerospace, mining, and heavy equipment. Through commitment to process improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction, along with ISO 9001 certification, Ferralloy, Inc., has established a world-class customer base, including Caterpillar, Ford, Owens Corning, Mack, Whirlpool, and more. The company has also cultivated valuable supply relationships in China, India, and the US, enhancing the EQI global network.ssurance, testing, and logistics and inventory management services.
We are confident that the acquisition of Ferralloy Inc., which will operate as a division of EQI, will enhance the company’s ability to deliver the highest level of quality and service to its customers. Their expertise and capabilities in thermal processing and their focus on quality will drive innovation at EQI and better equip us to deliver exceptional value to our customers.
For more information about Ferralloy, Inc. please visit ferralloy.com. For additional details on how EQI’s new capabilities can assist you, please contact us below or give us a call at 616.850.2630.
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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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