V-2 Class 40 Gray Iron Supplier

V-2 Class 40 Gray Iron Features Unique Graphite Flakes

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V-2 Class 40 Gray Iron Chemical Composition Carbon Silicon Manganese Sulfur Phosphorus 2.6 - 3.75% 1.8 - 3% 0.6 - 0.95% 0.07% max 0.12% max

Material Properties
Tensile strength	40,000 psi
Compressive strength	150,000 psi
Transverse strength: Average lbs. load on 1.2" dia. bar on 18" span	4,000 psi
Deflection - inches	0.25 - 0.34
Brinell hardness range	183/285
Microstructure, as cast	Essentially pearlitic
Heat treatment	Can be oil-quench hardened from 1575°F to attain Rockwell C-50 min. surface hardness
Machinability	Very good
ASTM Specification	A 48 (Class 40)

 

V-2 Class 40 Gray Iron Machining Services

V-2 Class 40 gray iron is appropriate for many types of machinery, including housings, sheaves, and spindles. We have also machined parts including:

The unique characteristics of Versa-Bar make V-2 class 40 gray iron a superior option to gray iron provided by many other distributors of raw cast iron stock and custom components.

V-2 Class 40 Gray Iron Stock Material

Iron Bars, Rounds & Rods

American Iron & Alloys, LLC has been shipping our gray iron rods and rounds around the United States for years. Our customers are companies who order custom continuous cast rods for their various manufacturing and assembling productions. Need the best prices on custom cut ductile iron? We’re the company to call.

Versa-Bar Continuous Cast Iron Means Improved Performance

Why choose Versa-Bar V-2 gray iron? Versa-Bar contains a high graphite flake content giving it numerous benefits over other gray iron on the market. Microscopic graphite flakes have very small recesses promoting the retention of oil. Lubricated parts stay oily longer. In the event of oil loss, versa-bar is able to retain its lubrication, and it has a better chance of survival.

What does this all mean? Greater durability. Longer life. A better product for a better price.

V-2 Class 40 gray continuous cast iron beats aluminum, bronze, and steel in-field comparison testing.

The chart below shows speeds and feeds to aluminum, bronze, steel, and Class 40 Versa-Bar gray iron. Operators were asked to reach optimum surface feed per minute (sfm) on the Versa-Bar and maintain comparable depth of cut and surface roughness with the aluminum, bronze, and steel. All tests were done on conventional tooling and equipment.

As you can see, the V-2 grey iron beat the recommendations of conventional machinist handbooks for sfm on cast iron.

We distribute metal products across the US including Milwaukee, New York, North Carolina, California, Texas, and Illinois. 

Contact American Iron & Alloys today to get a free quote on our V-2 class 40 gray iron stock.