Cast iron ballast shot
An ecological and economical solution for structural stability
Who was ballast cast iron shot created for?
Ballast cast iron shot is an ideal solution for companies looking for an effective and safe weight material. Thanks to its high density and non-toxicity, this shot is used in industries such as railway, shipbuilding, automotive and cranes. It is used both in loose form and bound with concrete, as a permanent load on the bases of structures or crane counterweights.
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What distinguishes cast iron ballast shot from other standard solutions?
Ballast cast iron shot is distinguished primarily by its high density while maintaining complete chemical inertness. Unlike traditional weighting materials such as sand, granules or lead, it is not toxic and does not require special storage or disposal conditions. Its compact form – spherical or irregular – makes it easy to apply to closed forms, ballast spaces or concrete fillings. Thanks to its stable physical parameters and resistance to external factors, it does not degrade over time, which makes it an extremely durable and maintenance-free material. This is an economical and safe solution for industries that expect maximum efficiency with minimal operating costs.
Production method and structure are the key to success
Cast iron ballast shot is produced in the process of casting iron, followed by mechanical grinding or shaping to the desired fraction. It may have a nearly spherical or irregular shape, depending on the application. The key parameter of this product is its high density (approx. 7.4 kg/dm³) and chemical inertness, which makes it a material that is safe to use and environmentally friendly. This shot does not require special protection, does not produce dust, does not oxidize and does not react with other materials, making it ideal for ballasting in the shipbuilding, railway and machinery industries. Its structure guarantees even distribution of weight in space, stability over time and no degradation under operating conditions.
In which industry is cast iron ballast shot suitable?
Shipbuilding and construction
Used as ballast in ships and yachts, it helps maintain proper trim and stability of the vessel. In loose form, it is used as a low-volume load material, and when bound with concrete, it is used as a permanent load on structure bases or crane counterweights.
Railway industry
Used to add weight to locomotives and other rail vehicles, ensuring their stability and operational safety.
Automotive industry
Used to balance vehicles and components, improving their handling and safety.
Is your company from a different industry? It doesn’t matter!
Ballast cast iron shot is also used in other sectors, such as construction, energy and the machinery industry. Its versatility and safety of use make it a popular choice as a load material in various applications.
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Technical information
Attributes
Material:
Cast iron
Applications:
Ballast loads (e.g. in the shipbuilding industry, construction, ballast containers), adding weight to elements, securing loads against tipping over, ballast in elevators, counterweights, working machines
Shot blasting systems:
The product is not a typical blasting abrasive, but a ballast material - not suitable for use in shot blasting machines
Hardness:
40-50 HRC
MOQ:
1000
Packing
Seeding chart
0,500 mm
0,800 mm
1,000 mm
1,400 mm
1,800 mm
2,200 mm