AS 1830 Grey Iron Casting Standard
It is a very common Austrilian Casting stundard, and suitable for various kinds of industry for its advantages:
– High Cost-Effectiveness: Low raw material cost and simple casting process
– Excellent Casting Performance: Good fluidity, suitable for complex-shaped castings
– Good Machinability: Low cutting resistance and low tool wear
– Special Properties: Good wear resistance, high thermal conductivity, and excellent shock absorption performance (graphite flakes absorb vibration)
– High Compressive Strength: Approximately 3-4 times the tensile strength, suitable for structural parts bearing pressure

AS 1830 Grey Iron Casting Equivalent Grade Comparison Table
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AS 1830 Grade
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EU EN
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US ASTM
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Germany DIN
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Japan JIS
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China GB
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UK BS
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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T150
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EN-GJL-150
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CLASS 20
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GG15
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FC150
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HT150
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150/170
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T180
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EN-GJL-180
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CLASS 25
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GG18
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FC180
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HT180
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180/200
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T220
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EN-GJL-200
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CLASS 30
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GG20
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FC200
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HT200
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200/220
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T275
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EN-GJL-250
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CLASS 35
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GG25
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FC250
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HT250
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250/270
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T300
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EN-GJL-300
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CLASS 40
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GG30
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FC300
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HT300
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300/320
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T350
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EN-GJL-350
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CLASS 45
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GG35
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FC350
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HT350
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350/370
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T400
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EN-GJL-400
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CLASS 50
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GG40
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FC400
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HT400
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400/420
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AS 1830 Grey Iron Casting Chemical Composition Requirements
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Element
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Content Range (%)
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Function
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|---|---|---|
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Carbon (C)
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3.0-3.6
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Determines graphite morphology and quantity, affecting fluidity
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Silicon (Si)
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2.2-3.2
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Promotes graphitization, improves fluidity and oxidation resistance
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Manganese (Mn)
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0.5-1.0
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Controls pearlite content, improves strength and hardness
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Sulfur (S)
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≤0.12
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Controls graphite morphology; excessive content impairs mechanical properties
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Phosphorus (P)
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≤0.15
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Improves fluidity; excessive content increases brittleness
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Mechanical Properties (φ30mm Separately Cast Test Pieces)
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Performance Parameter
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Unit
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T220 Value Range
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Test Standard
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|---|---|---|---|
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Tensile Strength (Rm)
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MPa
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225-325
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AS 1391-2007 (equivalent to ISO 6892)
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0.1% Yield Strength (Rp0.1)
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MPa
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150-210
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Reference Value
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Elongation After Fracture (A)
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%
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0.3-0.8
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Typical low plasticity of grey cast iron
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Brinell Hardness (HB)
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–
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180-230
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AS 1816 (equivalent to ISO 6506)
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Compressive Strength
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MPa
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780
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Approximately 3-4 times the tensile strength
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Bending Strength
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MPa
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315
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Reference Value
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Elastic Modulus (E)
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GPa
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95-115
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Depends on graphite morphology and content
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Density
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kg/dm³
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7.15
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Standard Density
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| Manufacturing Method | Sand Casting(Resin Sand, Pre-Coated Sand, Clay Sand, Water glass sand, Green Sand,lost foam ) |
| Material Standard | GB, ANSI, BS, DIN, JIS, ASTM, ASME, AISI, etc carbon steel, low carbon steel, middle carbon steel, G35, G45, WCB, WCA, WCC, ISO 340-550, etc. Alloy Carbon steel: G25CrMo4, Heat Resistant Steel, etc. Stainless Steel: SUS 304, 304L, 316, 316L, CF8, CF8M, G-X7CrNiNb1189, etc. AS2074 or according to customer specific requirement. Ductile Iron:A536-Gr.60-40-18,GGG40,GGG50,FCD40,FCD50,Gr370-17,Gr420-12,etc Grey Iron:A48-No.20,25,30,GG10,GG15,GG20,FC10,FC15,FC20,Grade 150,180,220,FGL150,FGL200,FGL250,etc |
| Weight Range | 1 kg to 100 Tons |
| General Casting Tolerance | CT8-CT12 |
| Design Software | UG, Pro-E, Inventor |
| Dwg Format | STP, STEP, IGS,STP,X_T ,DXF,DWG , Pro/E, PDF, SLDPRT |
| Mould Manufacturing | Yes |
| Casting Stimulation | Yes |
| Ultimate machining tolerance | 0.005mm |
| Quality Control | RT,UT,MT,PT,CMM,SCAN,Chemical and Mechanical Property Testing,Spectrometer,etc |
| Finish Roughness | Ra12.5-Ra25 according to customer requirement |
| Logo/ID | Silk-screening, Laser Marking, Engrave,Painting |
| Heat Treatment | Normalization, Annealing, Quenching and Tempering, Case Hardening, Nitriding, Carbon Nitriding, Induction Quenching,etc |
| Surface Treatment | Shot/sand blast, Polishing, Surface Passivation, Painting , Anodizing,Powder coating, ED- Coating, Chrome Plating, zinc-plate, Dacromat coating, Finish Painting,hot-dip galvanizing, etc |

Common FAQs About Leesh Sand Casting
1. What is sand casting?
Sand casting is a casting method that uses sand as the molding material to produce castings. It is widely used due to its advantages such as readily available and low-cost materials, simple equipment, easy operation, and no restrictions on casting alloy types, shapes, sizes, or production scales.
2. What materials can Leesh supply for sand casting?
Leesh provides various materials including Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Grey Iron, and Ductile Iron. These materials comply with international and national standards such as ASTM, SAE, AISI, ACI, DIN, EN, ISO, and GB.
3. What is the weight range of castings Leesh can produce?
- Cast Steel: 50Kg – 25,000Kg
- Cast Iron: 0.1Kg – 3,000Kg
4. What sand casting processes does Leesh adopt?
- For Cast Steel: Water glass sand, resin sand, coated resin sand (Hot-Box & Shell Molding)
- For Cast Iron: Resin sand, green sand
5. What are the key technical specifications of Leesh’s Green sand casting?
- Dimensional tolerance: CT8–CT12 (per ISO 8062)
- Surface roughness: Ra 6.3–25 μm
- Max part weight: 0.1 kg – 25,000 kg
6. Which industries does Leesh’s sand casting serve?
Leesh’s sand casting solutions are suitable for diverse industries including construction, machinery, automotive, and energy.
7. Why choose Leesh’s sand casting services?
- Cost-effective for both small and large production runs
- Compatible with a wide range of metals and alloys
- Flexible in design and size customization
- Shorter lead times for prototype development and bulk production
