Ductile Iron Fabrication for Vertical Turbine Pumps
When it comes to vertical turbine pump systems, durability and precision are everything. That’s why ductile iron fabrication has become a preferred choice for pump components across the municipal, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
At Custom Pipe & Fabrication, we specialize in fabricating high-quality ductile iron parts specifically designed to meet the demands of vertical turbine pump operations.
What Is Ductile Iron?
Ductile iron—also known as nodular cast iron—is a type of cast iron that’s engineered for strength and resilience. By adding a small amount of magnesium during production, the graphite in the iron forms into round nodules, giving the metal improved ductility, tensile strength, and impact resistance.
Unlike traditional cast iron, ductile iron doesn’t crack under stress, making it ideal for high-pressure applications like deep well pumps and vertical turbine assemblies.
Benefits of Ductile Iron in Vertical Turbine Pump Fabrication
- When fabricated properly, ductile iron components offer:
- High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Ideal for handling pressure and load in vertical turbine pumps
- Corrosion Resistance: Essential for longevity in water and wastewater environments
- Machinability: Allows for precision fabrication of column pipes, discharge heads, and custom fittings
- Cost-Effectiveness: Durable enough to reduce long-term replacement costs
These benefits make ductile iron an excellent material for fabricating critical parts like:
- Column pipes
- Discharge heads
- Pump bowls
- Custom ductile iron spools and fittings
Custom Fabrication for Pump Applications
At Custom Pipe & Fabrication, we go beyond stock materials—we deliver custom-fabricated ductile iron components tailored to your exact pump system specs. With decades of experience in the waterworks and pump industries, we understand the performance standards required by today’s operators.
Our advanced capabilities allow us to cut, weld, and machine ductile iron with precision, supporting:
- New pump installations
- Repair and replacement parts
- Retrofit applications
- Specialty fabrication projects
Why Custom Pipe & Fabrication?
- Pump Industry Expertise: We know vertical turbine systems inside and out
- Material Versatility: In-house fabrication using ductile iron, stainless steel, and more
- Fast Turnarounds: Minimizing downtime with efficient production
- Custom Solutions: Every job built to your project’s unique specs
Whether you’re upgrading a municipal well or building a new system for an agricultural site, our ductile iron fabrication supports your pump system with reliability and performance.
Need ductile iron components for your vertical turbine pump system?
Contact Custom Pipe & Fabrication today to get started.
