Casting of iron

NACE v2.0 Code: C24.51

About casting of iron

NACE code 24.51 covers the casting of iron, a critical industrial process that transforms raw iron into a wide range of products used across numerous sectors. As a foundational activity within the broader metal manufacturing industry, iron casting plays a vital role in the production of machinery, automotive parts, construction materials, and a host of other essential goods that underpin modern economies.

Production process

The casting of iron involves melting raw iron and pouring it into molds to create the desired shape and form. This process typically begins with the procurement of pig iron or scrap metal, which is then heated in a furnace to temperatures exceeding 1,500°C. The molten iron is then carefully poured into prepared molds, where it cools and solidifies, taking on the shape of the mold. Depending on the specific application, various casting techniques may be employed, such as sand casting, investment casting, or die casting.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the casting of iron include raw iron materials, such as pig iron or scrap metal, as well as various alloying elements like silicon, manganese, and chromium, which are added to modify the properties of the final product. Additionally, the casting process requires specialized equipment, including furnaces, molds, and casting machinery, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, to power the production facilities.

Production outputs

The casting of iron produces a wide range of products, including engine blocks, brake discs, manhole covers, and various construction materials. These iron castings are then consumed by a diverse range of industries, including 29.10 Manufacture of motor vehicles, 25.11 Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures, and 23.61 Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes.

Revisions to 24.51

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 24.51. The most recent 1 version of this code (24.51) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 24.51 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)

These HS codes are related to this econ code: (24.51).

HS code HS year HS title
730411HS v2017Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, of stainless steel
730419HS v2017Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines
730422HS v2017Steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas
730423HS v2017Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas
730424HS v2017Steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas
730429HS v2017Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas
730431HS v2017Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron); seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section
730439HS v2017Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron); seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section
730441HS v2017Steel, stainless; cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section
730449HS v2017Steel, stainless; (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section
730451HS v2017Steel, alloy (not stainless steel); seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section
730459HS v2017Steel, alloy (not stainless steel); (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section
730490HS v2017Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); seamless, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, n.e.c. in heading no. 7304
730300HS v2017Cast iron; tubes, pipes and hollow profiles
730711HS v2017Cast iron; cast fittings, of non-malleable cast iron
730719HS v2017Iron or steel; cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron
730721HS v2017Steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, flanges, of stainless steel
730722HS v2017Steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves
730723HS v2017Steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings
730729HS v2017Steel, stainless; tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.2
730791HS v2017Iron or steel; tube or pipe fittings, flanges, other than stainless steel
730792HS v2017Iron or steel; tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, other than stainless steel
730793HS v2017Iron or steel; tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel
730799HS v2017Iron or steel; tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.9, other than stainless steel

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (24.51).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
2431ISIC v4.0Casting of iron and steel

Related CPC Codes

These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (24.51).

CPC code CPC Version CPC title
41281CPC v2.1Line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, seamless, of steel
41282CPC v2.1Casing, tubing and drill pipe, of a kind used in the drilling for oil or gas, seamless, of steel
41283CPC v2.1Other tubes and pipes, of circular cross-section, seamless
41284CPC v2.1Tubes and pipes, of non-circular cross-section and hollow profiles, seamless, of steel
41291CPC v2.1Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of cast-iron; tubes and pipes of centrifugally cast-steel
41292CPC v2.1Tube or pipe fittings, of cast-iron or of cast-steel
41293CPC v2.1Tube or pipe fittings, of steel other than cast-steel
89310CPC v2.1Iron and steel casting services

Family tree for casting of iron

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24/5'>24.5: Casting of metals</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24/51'>24.51: Casting of iron</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24/52'>24.52: Casting of steel</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24/53'>24.53: Casting of light metals</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/24/54'>24.54: Casting of other non-ferrous metals</a>"]

    

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