Soft Cast Iron Fittings from 18th Century Good for 21st Century

Malleable cast iron fittings have a long history (18th century). These fittings have been in use for connecting pipes. In almost every industry malleable cast iron fittings are widely used.

Origin of malleable cast iron fittings
As the name suggests “malleable” refers to soft iron. Earlier items were forged making the items expensive and long production times. They were also energy intensive. In 1856 Georg Fischer II (1804-1888) expanded the manufacturing program of soft castings that was pioneered by his grandfather Johann Conrad Fischer (1773-1854). The first factory was established in Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland. In 2016 Georg Fischer castings are a name to reckon with in the use of pipe fittings despite competition from all over the world. They are industry leaders and innovators. They have a strong R&D team that understand the needs of the market and because of their global presence can develop processes very quickly. All of their production companies that are setup in various parts of the world conform to ISO 9001 certifications. Their Central Test Lab in Schaffhausen is accredited with ISO/IEC 17025 certification (highest rated International Laboratory certification)

Features of malleable cast iron fittings
They are durable. Their mechanical strength is unmatched. The material can withstand high mechanical stress and the most important aspect is the standardized jointing method all over the world.

Application of Georg Fischer fittings
They are widely used in gas, heating and water installations. Examples of other applications include Air conditioning systems , sprinkler and gas fire extinguishing sytsems, industrial plants that use pressurised pipe work in the gas and emulsion industries, lubrication pipes, gas lines for petrol stations, paper production machines.

Advantageous of using malleable cast iron fittings

• anti corrosion properties.
• reinforced internal threads is a standard design world over.
• minimum number of joints
• ideal material for galvanizing
• ideal for drinking water plants due to galvanizing property
• storage of drinking water due to anti-rust property
• ideal for anaerobic sealing
• can withstand high pressures after suitable preparation

Reputed gas equipment dealers in UK are stockists and suppliers of Georg Fischer fittings and they carry almost the entire range necessary for gas and water works that includebends, elbows, nipples, round caps, tees, steel pipe clips, back nuts, crosses, hexagon bushes, plugs, sockets, unions, steel pipe clips and barrel nipples.