Dexter Foundry Introduces DuraDex Iron™

FAIRFIELD, Iowa— October 21, 2007—Dexter Foundry is proud to introduce DuraDex Iron™, a patent pending material for applications requiring abrasion resistance. DuraDex Iron™ offers as-cast value compared to heat treated materials such as Quench & Tempered and Austempered Ductile Irons.

Results from Dry Sand/Rubber Wheel; ASTM G65-04 show DuraDex Iron™ as-cast Abrasion Resistance Factor (ARF) exceeds Austempered Ductile Iron. In section sizes from ½ inch to 3 ¼ inch DuraDex Iron™ abrasion resistance ranges from 5.0 to 6.2 (ARF) compared to ADI wear resistance range of 4.3 to 5.6 (ARF). DuraDex Iron™ provides better abrasion resistance at lower bulk hardness and up to 30% less cost than Austempered Ductile Iron.

The DuraDex Iron™ process offers Dexter Foundry customers the opportunity to have their products as cast, with no heat treatment,” said Tom Jones, Vice President and General Manager for Dexter Foundry, Inc. “This enables us to offer a lower transportation cost, lower overall cost and shorter lead time for our clients. Dexter Foundry can work with your engineers to tailor Duradex Iron’s™ microstructure to your custom application.

Dexter Foundry, Inc. located in Fairfield, Iowa, has been providing quality iron castings for over 90 plus years. The past 90 years have been filled with constant improvements, from a very humble beginning to today’s state of-the-art facility. Dexter ranks among the largest privately owned foundries in the Midwest, with the company being 100% employee owned.

Dexter Foundry operations pour gray and ductile iron castings to order for a wide array of customers. Currently we make over 8000 different parts for over 250 companies in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Versatility is the key throughout our foundry operations. By offering two types of iron and a variety of core machines and molding systems, we can adapt to almost any of your metal casting needs. For your convenience, an engineer from our staff will be designated to work with you continually to assist you in casting design and to quote the type of pattern equipment needed to produce your castings in the most economical manner. Learn more at www.dexterfoundry.com or call 1-800-394-5132 for more details

CONTACT: Dexter Foundry, Inc.
Tom Jones, (Vice President and General Manager) 1-800-394-5132
tjones@dexter.com

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