Food Processing Equipment Castings
Leitelt Brothers Inc. is a leading provider of non-ferrous castings. Family-owned since 1908, we have a long history of providing quality castings from our 28,000-square-foot Chicago foundry. Using aluminum, brass, and bronze alloys, we can create intricate food processing equipment castings to meet industry standards.
High-Quality Food Processing Equipment Castings
Our foundry can handle orders ranging from a single part for your manufacturing equipment to a production run of 5,000 pieces. As an ISO 9000-compliant company, we use industry-leading practices to ensure high-quality castings every time.
Applications for castings in the food industry include:
- Canning: forks, guides, and brackets used in production canning
- Cutting equipment: aluminum grinders, slicers, and other food-cutting blades
- Meat processing: crank arms, levers, rollers, and other equipment used in meat processing
- Mixing equipment: augers, paddles, and other industrial mixing equipment
We also perform in-house machining and finishing of our cast components.
Metals Used in Non-Ferrous Metal Castings
Aluminum castings are an excellent choice for food processing equipment. Aluminum is highly durable and has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
Some processors prefer bronze castings in food machinery because of their corrosion resistance, durability, and natural antimicrobial properties.
Sand Casting Benefits
Sand casting has several benefits over other production methods. Many companies choose it because it is:
- Cost-effective: Sand casting is a cost-effective solution for small and medium production runs.
- Fast: Our turnaround time for cast food production equipment is approximately four weeks, making it quick in comparison to other methods that require time-consuming setup processes.
- Versatile: We can produce castings ranging in size from one ounce to 350 pounds.
Another key benefit of using non-ferrous metal castings in food processing applications is the variety of finishing methods available. We can heat treat aluminum for increased hardness or use buffing, anodizing, or powder coating to create the desired finish.
Explore Our High-Quality Metal Castings in Food Machinery
Our high-quality food processing equipment castings provide the reliability you need for smooth, uninterrupted operation. Request a quote to see how we can aid your food production processes.
Industries
We’re proud to serve a wide range of industries with high-quality castings and exceptional service.
Electrical
Aluminum and brass castings for connectors, fittings, enclosures, and switchgear.
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Corrosion-resistant castings for shaft liners, pump housings, and more.
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