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Piston Material

Dieses Thema im Forum 'Civil Engineering M.I.C.' wurde von 8-10 Brass Cleaner gestartet, 7 Oktober 2009.

  1. 8-10 Brass Cleaner

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    Does anyone have a specification for the cast iron used for casting pistons for locomotives?. Not bothered which company or manufacturer, mainline or industrial.

    I have a traction engine, and the drawings are rather vague, naming the material as 'Cast Iron'.

    Many thanks in advance
     
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    LMA Handbook gives BS1452 Gr 12 for cast iron pistons.
     
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