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| Imperial | Metric | |
| Tensile Strength | 32-37,000 p.s.i. | 220-260 MPa |
| Hardness Range (Brinell) | 170-220 | 170-220 |
| Compressive Strength | ca 150,000 p.s.i. | 700-800 MPa |
| Microstructure | Essentially pearlite. | |
Similar National Standards
| American | ASTM | A.48 | Classes 35-40 |
| British | BS | 1452 | Grade 17 |
| Australian | AS | 1830 | T 250 |
| German | DIN | 1691 | GG35 |
| Japanese | JIS | FC | 25 |
Technological Properties
| Machinability: | Excellent. |
| Microfinish: | Excellent. |
| Resistance to Rust & Acids: | Very Good. |
| Damping Capacity: | Very Good. |
| Sliding: | Excellent. |
| Wear Resistance: | Good. |
| Enamelling: | Good. |
| Structure: | Homogeneous, extremely fine grain. Oil and pressure-tight. Free of blowholes & inclusions. |
| Surface: | Free of sand. |
Typical Applications of Flocast 4E
| Hydraulics, Pnuematics: | Pistons, support bearings, glands, slide bearings, distributor blocks, manifolds. |
| Machine Tools: | Supports, guide rails, scale bars, spindle sleeves spacers, bushings, gear wheels, spur gears, change gears, pulleys, gear racks. |
| Pump, Compressors: | Oil pump gears, impellors, plate valves. |
| Tools, Dies: | Angle plates, marking plates, V-blocks, round-tables. |
| Automotive: | Shock absorber, pistons, oil pump gears, pulleys, multi-groove pulleys. |
| General: | Gears, V-pulleys, sprockets, clutch drums, taper-lock brakes, racks, pinions, plus a myriad of components covering many industries. |
| Glass: | Moulds, blowmoulds, blanks. |


