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CAPABILITIES AND TECHNIQUES

 

perlred.gif (995 bytes)TYPES OF METAL CAST

perlred.gif (995 bytes)MANUFACTURING PROCESS

perlred.gif (995 bytes)QUALITY CONTROL
perlred.gif (995 bytes)REGISTERED DESIGNS
perlred.gif (995 bytes)EMPLOYEES
perlred.gif (995 bytes)MAJOR CUSTOMERS
perlred.gif (995 bytes)EXAMPLES OF CASTINGS MADE

 

TYPES OF METAL CAST

Ferrous

Flake Graphite Iron -   To Australian, Meehanite, and related International Standards. General Engineering Grades to A. S. 1830 - 1986.

 

Spheroidal Graphite Irons To Australian, Meehanite and related International Standards. Nodular Graphite Grades to A.S. 1831 - 1985.

 

Abrasion Resistant White Irons To Australian, Meehanite and related International Standards. Abrasion resistant grades to A.S. 2027 - 1985 and Ni-hard type 1, 2 and 4.

 

Corrosion Resistant Irons (Austenitic) Flake Graphite to Australian, Meehanite and related International Standards. Corrosion resistant grades to A.S. 1833 - 1986.

 

Heat Resisting Irons Flake Graphite to Meehanite, and related International Standards. Heat resistant Meehanite H.E. cast as required.

 

Castings in Ferrous : Up to 5000kg weight.

 

Non Ferrous

Copper Alloys to A.S. 1565 - 1996 - all grades.
Aluminium Alloys to A.S. 1874 - 1988 - all grades.

Castings Brass, Bronze : Up to 3000kg

Castings in Aluminium : Up to 400kg

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MANUFACTURING PROCESS

BALL.GIF (1027 bytes) In house pattern making facilities ensure dimensional accuracy is maintained.

BALL.GIF (1027 bytes) Coreless induction furnaces are utilised for effective and efficient control of all metal grades.

BALL.GIF (1027 bytes) Green and Chemical Sand Moulding lines are utilised for both jobbing and production runs.

BALL.GIF (1027 bytes) Complete Machine Shop equipped with Mazak Horizontal machining centre capable of high speed quality machining with 5  Micron repeatability.

BALL.GIF (1027 bytes) Heat Treatment oven for stress relieving, annealing or hardening.

BALL.GIF (1027 bytes) Valve Plant for the assembly and testing of multi-component water fittings.

 

QUALITY CONTROL

BALL.GIF (1027 bytes) Quality system implemented to comply with standards Australia supplier assessment scheme to ISO 9002.

BALL.GIF (1027 bytes) Spectro analysis is performed on all melts to maintain stringent control of chemical composition, and certification can be supplied upon request.

BALL.GIF (1027 bytes) Tensile testing is performed on a daily basis to ensure mechanical properties are maintained.

BALL.GIF (1027 bytes) Well equipped laboratory ensures tight control over final hardness and microstructure for all melts.

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REGISTERED DESIGNS

NIBF is the sole Australian Manufacturer of:

Griptite and Nortite Water Fittings

Taptite Tapping Bands

Norcast Valves

 

EMPLOYEES

150 Current

 

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MAJOR CUSTOMERS

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Associated Water Equipment

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Local Governments in all States

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Sugar Mills

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) N. Q. E. A.

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Queensland Nickel

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) J & R McCracken

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Sydney Water Board

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Hunter Water Corporation

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes)Public Works Department, New South Wales

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Mt Isa Mines

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Queensland Alumina

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Boogan Implement company

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Queensland Government

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Kidston Gold Mine

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Placer dome

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) VAE Railway Systems

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Pacrim Mining Services

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Copper Refineries

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Ash Brothers Pty. Ltd.

DIAMOND.GIF (864 bytes) Fenner (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.

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EXAMPLES OF CASTINGS MADE

1 . Water Fittings - Bends, Tees, Tapers, Wyes, Valves, Gibaults, Spring Hydrants, etc. sizes to 80-750mm.

2. Street castings - including Manhole Covers and Frames, Valve and Hydrant Boxes etc.

3. Pump components - including wear plates, castings, impellors etc., in Grey or Ductile Iron and wear resisting alloys.

4. Jaw Crusher parts - lip liners, wear plates, bronze bushing.

5. Cyclones - in wear resisting irons including 27%Cr for process industries.

6. Boiler Parts - grate clips, rota grate bars, fire bars, doors and frames.

7. Miscellaneous items including - bearing housings, bronze bushing, pulleys, gypsys,capstans.

 

Industrial or water fittings manufactured specifically for any industry group from drawing and/or concept stage.

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