Casting Study: Quickclamp Air Prep System – IMI Norgren

A newly designed air preparation system utilizes zinc die casting for the major components of the Quickclamp(TM) assembly (as well as the bodies, bowls and accessory parts of he filters, regulators and lubricators). Die cast zinc provided greater strength than molded plastic for this application and lower production costs that aluminum die casting because of net shape characteristics and longer die life. Other critical factors, which favor die-cast zinc, include its ability to maintain tight dimensional and flatness tolerances, low porosity and good finish.