In the field of agricultural machinery, cast steel parts are widely used in various machines and their key components due to their characteristics such as high strength, good wear resistance, and toughness. The following is a detailed introduction for you:
Tractors
- Front Axle and Rear Axle: As important load-bearing and force-transmitting components of tractors, the front axle and rear axle need to withstand large loads and complex stresses. The high strength and good toughness of cast steel can ensure their stable operation under various working conditions, and guarantee the driving safety and reliability of tractors.
- Gearbox Gears: Tractors need to shift gears frequently in different operation scenarios. The gearbox gears bear large torques and frictional forces during the power transmission process. Gears made of cast steel have excellent wear resistance and strength, which can effectively reduce wear, extend the service life, and ensure the smooth transmission of power.
- Suspension System Components: The suspension system is used to connect tractors and agricultural tools. Components such as the suspension frame and connecting rods need to bear the weight of the agricultural tools and the impact forces generated during operation. Cast steel parts can meet the requirements for the strength and toughness of these components, ensuring the stability and reliability of the suspension system.
Combine Harvesters
- Threshing Drum: The threshing drum is one of the core components of the combine harvester. During the threshing process, it rotates at a high speed and collides and rubs violently with the crops. The high strength and wear resistance of cast steel enable the threshing drum to efficiently complete the threshing task and resist the wear caused by long-term use.
- Cutter Bar and Blades of the Cutter: The cutter is responsible for cutting the crops. The cutter bar and blades need to bear large shearing forces and impact forces during operation. The cutter bar and blades made of cast steel have good strength and wear resistance, which can ensure the cutting efficiency and quality and extend the service life.
- Conveyor Chain Tracks and Sprockets: The conveyor chain tracks and sprockets are used to convey the harvested crops to the subsequent processing components. They bear the weight of the crops and frictional forces during operation. The wear resistance and strength of cast steel enable the chain tracks and sprockets to operate stably and reduce the probability of failures.
Cultivating Machinery (such as Plows and Rotary Tillers)
- Plow Body: Components such as the plowshare and moldboard of the plow body are in direct contact with the soil. During the plowing process, they need to withstand huge soil resistance and frictional forces. The high strength and wear resistance of cast steel make it an ideal material for the plow body, which can ensure the soil-breaking ability and service life of the plow body.
- Rotary Tiller Shaft and Blades: The rotary tiller shaft and blades break and cultivate the soil during the rotation process. The working conditions are harsh and the forces are complex. The high strength and toughness of cast steel parts can meet the working requirements of the shaft and blades, ensuring the operation effect of the rotary tiller.
Seeders
- Components of the Seed Metering Device: Some key components of the seed metering device, such as the seed metering wheel and the seed channel, need to have a certain strength and wear resistance to ensure the accurate placement and uniform distribution of seeds. Cast steel parts can meet these requirements and improve the working performance and reliability of the seed metering device.
- Furrow Opener: The furrow opener is responsible for creating furrows during the seeding process. It needs to cut into the soil and bear the reaction force of the soil. The high strength and wear resistance of cast steel enable the furrow opener to work smoothly and ensure the seeding quality.
Plant Protection Machinery (such as Sprayers)
- Frame: The frame of the sprayer needs to support the entire weight of the equipment and maintain stability during driving and operation. The high strength and rigidity of cast steel can ensure the structural strength of the frame and enable it to bear the loads under various working conditions.
- Nozzle Components: For the nozzle components of some large sprayers, in order to ensure their strength and corrosion resistance under high-pressure spraying conditions, cast steel materials may be used, and appropriate surface treatment may be carried out.
Cast steel parts are applied in multiple key parts of agricultural machinery, playing an important role in improving the performance, reliability, and service life of agricultural machinery.
Qingdao Starise Metal Technology Co., Ltd. is an industry and trade integration enterprise focusing on the research and development, production and global trade of precision casting parts. Relying on its holding factory, the company has been deeply engaged in the industry for over 30 years. It has a modern production base covering an area of 47,000 square meters (including 10,000 square meters of high-standard production workshops), with an annual production capacity of over 30,000 tons of precision cast steel parts. Its products are exported to more than 20 countries and regions in Europe, America, Asia and so on..
Our History:
1. Founding Period (1995-1998):
Established in 1996 in Pingdu City, Qingdao, China, the company initially focused on delivering high-quality precision casting solutions for the agricultural machinery and automotive axle industries. During this phase, it primarily manufactured small-scale precision castings using traditional silica gel precision casting technology.
2. Technological Accumulation and Expansion (1998-2014):
In 1998, the company introduced advanced investment casting and sand casting technologies, enabling the production of medium and large-scale precision castings. In 2006, it successfully obtained ISO9001 certification, ensuring consistent quality and reliability in its casting products. Between 2009 and 2014, the company significantly expanded its production facilities, added multiple new production lines, and adopted efficient casting processes, thereby enhancing its production capacity to meet the demands of diverse, multi-batch, and customized product manufacturing.
3. Brand Marketing (2016-2020):
In 2016, the company began prioritizing brand building by actively participating in domestic and international industry exhibitions to enhance brand recognition. In 2017, it expanded its global market presence and established long-term cooperative relationships with overseas customers. By 2020, the company had successfully developed multiple patented technologies, further improving product precision and quality.
4. Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development (2018-2024):
In 2018, the company invested in establishing a dedicated research and development center focused on the exploration of new materials and processes. In 2019, it developed an environmentally friendly precision casting process that effectively reduced pollution emissions during production while significantly improving the quality of surface and internal defects in castings. In 2020, the company was officially recognized as a national high-tech enterprise, underscoring its achievements in technological innovation.
5. Intelligent Manufacturing and Future Vision:
In response to the challenges posed by the global pandemic in 2019, the company swiftly adjusted its market strategy, strengthening online marketing and service capabilities to ensure stable business growth. In 2021, it launched an intelligent manufacturing initiative, integrating automation and information technology to enhance production efficiency and management capabilities.
6. Looking Ahead:
Starise Metal remains committed to its innovation-driven development philosophy, striving to secure a leading position in the global precision casting industry.
| Material |
Carbon Steel |
Ductile Iron |
Alloy Steel |
Stainless Steel |
Manganese Steel |
| Material Grade/Designation |
ZG200-400
ZG230-450
ZG270-500
ZG310-570
ZG340-640
Q235 |
QT350-22L
QT400-18
QT400-18L
QT450-10
QT500-7
QT600-3
QT700-2
QT800-2
QT900-2
QTD800-10
QTD900-8
QTD1050-6
QTD1200-3
QTD1400-1 |
ZG20Mn, ZG30Mn
ZG40Mn, ZG20Mn2
ZG35CrMnSi, ZG40Cr
ZG35CrMo, ZG42CrMo
AH36,EH36,FH36
Q420qE,Q500qE
16MnDR
09MnNiDR
ZGD410-620
ZGD535-720
ZGD650-830
ZGD730-310
ZGD840-1030
ZGD1030-1240
ZGD1240-1450 |
06Cr19Ni10
022Cr19Ni10
06Cr17Ni12Mo2
022Cr17Ni12Mo2
06Cr18Ni12Mo2Cu2
015Cr21Ni26Mo5Cu2
12Cr13
30Cr13
68Cr17
022Cr12
10Cr17
019Cr19Mo2NbTi
022Cr23Ni5Mo3N
022Cr25Ni7Mo4N
05Cr17Ni4Cu4Nb
07Cr15Ni7Mo2AL |
ZGMn13-1
ZGMn13-2
ZGMn13-3
ZGMn13Cr2
Q355B
Q460C
30Mn2Cr10
40Mn18Cr3
ZGMn18Cr2
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| Standard |
AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
DIN - Deutsches Institut für Normung
BS - British Standards
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
JIS - Japanese Industrial Standards
AFNOR - Association Française de Normalisation
AS - Standards Australia
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
EN--European Norm
GB--National Standard Chinese |
| Note |
Apart from the above materials, we can cast based on customers' specifications |
Road Transportation:
For short-distance transportation or small batches of cast steel parts, road transportation is a commonly used method. Road transportation has the advantages of high flexibility and fast transportation speed, and can directly deliver the goods to the customer's designated location. For some large cast steel parts, large flatbed trucks or special transport vehicles may be required for transportation.
Railway Transportation:
Suitable for long-distance transportation and large batches of cast steel parts. Railway transportation has the advantages of large transportation volume, low cost, and safe transportation, but the loading, unloading, and transshipment of goods need to be considered. During railway transportation, cast steel parts are usually transported in containers or open wagons to ensure the safety of the goods.
Waterway Transportation:
For exported cast steel parts or those transported to coastal areas, waterway transportation is an economical choice. Waterway transportation has the advantages of large transportation volume and low cost, but the transportation speed is slow, and attention needs to be paid to the moisture and rust prevention of the goods. During waterway transportation, cast steel parts are usually transported in containers or bulk carriers.
Air Transportation:
For some urgent orders or cast steel parts with high time requirements, such as some key components in the medical industry, air transportation can be selected. Air transportation has the advantage of fast transportation speed, but the cost is high, and there are certain restrictions on the size and weight of the goods.
Wooden Box Packaging:
Suitable for cast steel parts of various sizes and weights, especially large cast steel parts. Wooden boxes have good compressive and protective properties, which can prevent cast steel parts from being squeezed and collided during transportation. When packaging, the cast steel parts are first wrapped with plastic film or oil paper, and then placed in the wooden box. Wooden wedges or foam materials are used for fixation to prevent them from shaking inside the wooden box.
Carton Packaging:
For some small cast steel parts, carton packaging can be used. Carton packaging is lightweight and cost-effective, but attention needs to be paid to the strength and moisture resistance of the carton. When packaging, the cast steel parts are usually first wrapped with plastic bags or bubble bags, and then placed in the carton. Fillers are used to fill the carton to prevent the cast steel parts from moving inside.
Pallet Packaging:
For mass-produced cast steel parts, pallet packaging is often adopted. The cast steel parts are neatly stacked on the pallet, and then fixed with stretch film or strapping tape, which is convenient for handling and transportation by forklifts. This packaging method is suitable for some cast steel parts with relatively uniform specifications in the agricultural machinery and construction machinery industries.
1 Q: Where is your company located?
A: We are located in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China. Maybe you know Tingdao Beer, welcome to Qingdao!
2 Q: Are you the manufacturer?
A: Yes, we are a professional manufacturer of metal castings. Our foundry mainly makes iron and steel castings by itself. Also, we supply the service of alloy parts casting and sourcing.
3 Q: Which casting process is the best in your company?
A: Sand Casting, lost wax casting, precision casting, and investment casting processes. The permanent mold casting, low-pressure casting, and die casting are also available.
4 Q: Which material can you cast?
A: Cast grey iron, ductile iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, aluminum, bronze, and others.
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