Marine Grade Castings
Leitelt Brothers Inc. is an industry leader in non-ferrous marine and shipbuilding component castings. Our Chicago foundry uses modern casting technology backed by over 100 years of experience to create durable, accurate castings for clients.
Custom Shipbuilding Component Castings
Casting is a versatile process capable of handling complex designs, including internal cavities and cores. This makes it ideal for shipbuilding and other marine components. We can create molds to cast virtually any shipbuilding or marine part, including:
- Bearing housings
- Flanges and liners
- Hubs
- Propulsion shaft liners
- Pump housings and shafts
- Rudder stock liners
At Leitelt Brothers, we can cast a single part or several thousand, with a specialization in low- and mid-size production runs. We design and cast marine parts ranging from an ounce to 350 pounds.
Benefits of Custom Castings
Sand casting is a highly customizable process that produces durable products for marine industries. Our aluminum, bronze, and brass castings offer many benefits, including:
- Corrosion resistance: We work with alloys that are well-suited to marine environments. They can withstand salt, moisture, and temperature fluctuations.
- Cost-effective: Sand casting is an affordable production method compared to processes such as die casting. It is a cost-effective solution for large parts.
- Scalable: We can produce single pieces or runs of several thousand, depending on your needs.
- Timely: Setup processes are generally quick in sand casting.
Contact us to learn more about how you can benefit from custom aluminum marine castings.
Metals for Marine Applications
We specialize in castings from non-ferrous metals, including aluminum, brass, and bronze alloys. These offer excellent corrosion resistance, making them solid choices for marine applications. Alloys used for marine parts include:
Aluminum
- 319 aluminum
- 356 aluminum
- 535 aluminum
Brass
- C83600 red brass
- C89833 no-lead brass
- C85700 yellow brass
Bronze
- Manganese bronze
- Aluminum bronze
- Silicon bronze
The mechanical properties of each alloy determine its suitability for specific applications. Our staff will help you select materials for your project during the initial design process.
Marine Castings Built for Saltwater Service
Our team at Leitelt Brothers Inc. casts corrosion-resistant aluminum, brass, and bronze components for marine and shipbuilding applications, from propulsion shaft liners to pump housings. We handle design, casting, and finishing in our Chicago foundry. Request a quote to discuss your next marine part.
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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