Ductile Iron Casting Foundry
At Urick Ductile Solutions, chemistry is important — in our products, our process, and our customer relationships. Ductile cast iron, also known as spheroidal graphite iron or SG iron, offers superior strength, flexibility, and resilience compared to other metals and forming methods, making it the trusted choice for demanding applications across agriculture, heavy truck, rail, recreation, and beyond.
What sets Urick apart is how we cast it: our patented process combines vertical in-mold inoculation, fine-grain sand casting, and 100% resonant frequency testing to consistently achieve 85% or better nodularity — exceeding ASTM A536 standards where most foundries simply meet them.
Our state-of-the-art equipment and experienced team of metallurgical engineers work closely with customers to meet precise specifications, adapt designs swiftly, and deliver medium-volume, cost-effective parts custom-tailored to your needs. And as part of Emerson, a Fortune 500 company, we bring the long-term stability and best-in-class resources of a major enterprise with the focused expertise of a dedicated ductile iron foundry.
Why choose Urick ductile iron?
At Urick, we don't just cast metal - we cast solutions. Our expertise in metallurgical engineering ensures efficient production, while our advanced casting capabilities ensure better execution.
Unlike other ductile iron foundries, Urick enhances the casting process with:
- In-mold inoculation to improve nodularity and machinability
- Finer grain sand for enhanced surface finishes and letter quality
- Cost-effective lifetime patterns
- A full suite of turnkey solutions, including machining, Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) casting, painting, and plating
We are also proud to be part of Emerson, a Fortune 500 company, which secures our long-term stability as your supplier and a commitment to best-in-class technology and talent.
Providing Ductile Iron Solutions to Industry Leaders
Ductile iron's superior strength, durability, and flexibility make it the material of choice for demanding industrial applications across agriculture, heavy truck, rail, recreation, ITAR defense, and beyond. Whether the application demands impact resistance on a farm, fatigue tolerance on the highway, or precision tolerances for regulated components, ductile iron delivers — and Urick delivers it better.
Our foundry's exacting casting processes and unwavering commitment to premium quality help guarantee parts that perform reliably under the most difficult conditions. Every casting we produce undergoes 100% resonant frequency testing to ensure it meets — and consistently exceeds — ASTM A536 specifications, with nodularity of 85% or better. The result is a part your engineers can trust, and your customers will never notice, because it simply works.
Lifetime patterns give you a long-term production advantage: your pattern is made once, stored in-house, and replaced at no additional cost when it wears out — eliminating the tooling expense that plagues traditional foundry relationships. Pair that with our robust network of value-added service partners for machining, painting, plating, and more, and Urick becomes less of a supplier and more of an extension of your supply chain.
Urick has quickly set themselves apart from most of our casting suppliers with their innovative process and high quality standards. Our team can count on Urick to deliver consistently good results, and any problems are proactively resolved. Their tooling is a cost-effective, once-in-a-lifetime investment, and their unique in-mold inoculation produces consistently high-quality ductile iron. Urick continues to be a favorite sourcing success story for our team.
