OEM Nodular Iron Tractor Gearbox Casting
Product Description
Product Overview
Unlike traditional gray iron, nodular iron’s spherical graphite structure provides superior toughness and impact resistance, making it ideal for tractor gearboxes that operate under continuous heavy loads. Our manufacturing process adheres to ISO 1083 and ASTM A536 standards, ensuring each casting meets the precise dimensional and performance requirements of agricultural OEMs. From compact utility tractors to large-scale harvesting equipment, these custom castings deliver reliable power transmission and extended service life in demanding agricultural environments.
Product Features
Material Superiority: Crafted from ISO 1083 Grade 600-3 nodular iron with a tensile strength of 600 MPa and yield strength of 370 MPa, these castings offer 30% higher impact resistance than gray iron alternatives, critical for withstanding sudden load changes during plowing or tilling.
Torque Handling Capacity: Optimized grain structure and heat treatment (annealing at 900°C) enable the castings to withstand continuous torque loads up to 1,800 N·m and peak loads exceeding 2,500 N·m without deformation.
Dimensional Precision: Advanced sand casting techniques achieve IT8-IT10 dimensional tolerances, with critical mating surfaces machined to Ra 3.2 μm surface finish, ensuring seamless integration with gear trains and bearings.
Corrosion Resistance: A phosphate conversion coating as standard, with optional epoxy painting, provides 500+ hours of salt spray resistance (ASTM B117), protecting against rust in muddy or wet field conditions.
Applications
These gearbox castings are essential across agricultural machinery categories:
Utility Tractors: Gearbox housings and differential cases for 30–100 HP tractors used in crop cultivation and material handling.
Harvesting Equipment: Transmission casings for combine harvesters and forage harvesters, enduring high torque during grain collection.
Specialized Machinery: Final drive housings for orchards tractors and vineyard equipment, where compact design and durability are paramount.
Industrial Tractors: Heavy-duty gearbox components for construction-grade tractors operating in mixed soil and concrete environments.
FAQ
Q: What standards ensure the quality of your nodular iron castings?
A: Our castings comply with ISO 1083 (international) and ASTM A536 Grade 80-55-06 (North American), with 100% material certification including chemical composition and mechanical property reports.
Q: How do you prevent crack formation in high-torque areas?
A: We use computer-aided solidification simulation to optimize mold design, ensuring uniform cooling rates, and implement ultrasonic testing on all critical sections to detect internal defects as small as 0.5 mm.
Q: What is the typical service life of these gearbox castings?
A: Under normal operating conditions (800 hours/year), our nodular iron castings achieve a service life of 10–15 years, outperforming gray iron alternatives by 5+ years in agricultural applications.