Shelmet pours precision investment Valves and Hydraulic castings crucial for fluid control systems. Specific alloys analyzed for your project are poured for high strength and superior corrosion resistance, ensuring compatibility with high-pressure and varying temperature conditions. Since 1960, Shelmet is at the forefront in providing engineered valve castings used in many industries.
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Shelmet Precision Investment Casting Co, Inc. has ISO 9001 certification ensuring reliable and uniform quality across all casting projects.
Shelmet provides an experienced custom alloy department to meet your specific needs as well as an onsite selection of more than 100 metals and common alloys. Ask your personal Shelmet investment casting expert for a no-charge consultation about your current projects to see how you can save money and development time.
Cost-Effectiveness for Small to Medium Volumes: For small to medium production runs, investment casting can be more cost-effective than other fabrication methods, especially when the complexity of the component would require extensive machining or multiple parts to be welded together.
Precision Investment Casting
Shelmet’s valve investment castings optimize hydraulic and fluid control systems and offer outstanding precision in flow regulation and pressure management. These castings are key in sectors where precise valve operation is critical, such as in oil and gas distribution, HVAC systems, and automotive hydraulics. Shelmet custom alloys recommended in specific projects ensure durability and resistance to wear and corrosion, making them ideal for applications involving extreme temperatures and corrosive fluids.
In industrial settings, you can obtain valve castings that maintain system integrity and efficiency, contributing to operational cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, their adaptability makes them invaluable in modified hydraulic components, supporting innovation in fluid dynamics engineering.
Shelmet precision investment metal castings work well for valves:
Material Selection: Investment casting allows for the use of varied materials like stainless steel, nickel & cobalt base alloys, crucial for valve and hydraulic durability
Reduced Assembly: Produces valves and hydraulic parts with fewer welds and joints, minimizing potential leakage points.
Complex Shapes: Enables the creation of complex valve geometries unachievable through traditional manufacturing methods.
Enhanced Surface Finish: Investment casting provides a superior surface finish, reducing the need for additional processing in hydraulic components.
Customization: Facilitates the production of custom-designed hydraulic components to meet specific operational requirements
Precision Flow Control: Achieves precise control over fluid dynamics in hydraulic systems through accurately cast valve components.
Corrosion Resistance: Alloys used in investment casting offer excellent corrosion resistance, vital for long-term valve performance
Several common metal parts Shelmet casts for valve & hydraulic investment casting parts
- Valve Bodies: Compact bodies for various types of valves, such as ball, gate, check, and butterfly valves.
- Actuator Components: Parts for actuators that control valve opening and closing.
- Hydraulic Pump Parts: Components of hydraulic pumps, including gears and pistons.
- Spool Valves: Spools for controlling the direction and flow of hydraulic fluid.
- Connector Blocks: Hydraulic connector blocks for circuit integration.
- Flow Control Elements: Components used to regulate fluid flow in hydraulic systems.
- Pressure Relief Valves: Small parts for pressure relief valves to maintain system stability.
- Pilot Valves: Key components in pilot-operated valves, often intricate in design.
- Manifolds: Compact hydraulic manifolds that distribute fluid flow.
- Hydraulic Fittings: Various fittings like elbows, tees, and couplings for hydraulic systems.
- Rotor and Vane Parts: For rotary vane pumps and motors in hydraulic systems.
- Gland and Piston Components: For sealing and guiding in hydraulic cylinders.
Pressure relief valves for agricultural equipment
Investment Casting is Ideal for Valves and Hydraulic Components
Precision investment casting is ideal for valves and hydraulic components due to its adaptability to different operating environments. This process allows for the creation of parts that perform reliably under varying conditions, including extreme temperatures and corrosive mediums.
Shelmet’s expertise ensures that each casting is optimized for its specific application, providing you with components that not only meet tight tolerances and complex designs but also perform as designed in their intended operation.
Valves & Hydraulics: Investment Casting Prototyping
Experience rapid prototyping with Shelmet for your valves and hydraulics component castings, ensuring swift progress from concept to testing. Consult with a Shelmet Precision Casting specialist to discover how your castings can be delivered with expedited turnaround times, surpassing industry standards.