The crankcases in large goods vehicles (LGVs) are still made of cast iron. In fact, they are usually the single heaviest cast component in such a truck. Engine blocks need to be able to withstand complex loads over a service life of many years and for several hundred thousand kilometres. 

When it comes to casting LGV engine blocks, Gusswerke Saarbrücken GmbH relies on a core package process, in which a a Cold-Box hybrid system from HA and a Veinseal additive play a major role.

The casting process for truck engine blocks involves a highly complex core package and high thermal stress. At the same time, the foundry needs to be able to guarantee high levels of productivity.

The crankcases in large goods vehicles (LGVs) are still made of cast iron. In fact, they are usually the single heaviest cast component in such a truck. Engine blocks need to be able to withstand complex loads over a service life of many years and for several hundred thousand kilometres. 

When it comes to casting LGV engine blocks, Gusswerke Saarbrücken GmbH relies on a core package process, in which a a Cold-Box hybrid system from HA and a Veinseal additive play a major role.

The casting process for truck engine blocks involves a highly complex core package and high thermal stress. At the same time, the foundry needs to be able to guarantee high levels of productivity.