Centrifugal casting is a metal casting process where molten metal is poured into a rotating mould and distributed by centrifugal force. This force pushes the metal outward against the mould wall, producing hollow cylindrical components with a dense, uniform structure and minimal internal defects. Because the metal solidifies under pressure, centrifugal casting typically results in superior mechanical properties compared to static casting methods. The process is commonly used for pipes, sleeves, and wear components where strength, integrity, and consistency are critical.

Centrifugal casting is particularly well suited to wear pipes because it produces components with low porosity, consistent wall thickness, and excellent metallurgical quality. During the centrifugal casting process, impurities and lighter inclusions are forced toward the inner diameter, leaving a cleaner, denser working surface. This results in improved abrasion resistance and longer service life, making centrifugally cast wear pipes ideal for harsh industrial environments.

VEEM uses centrifugal casting because it produces wear pipes with exceptionally low porosity and consistent wall thickness, which are critical for abrasive and high-impact environments. During centrifugal casting, impurities migrate away from the wear surface, allowing VEEM to create a high-integrity outer layer designed to withstand extreme wear conditions. This makes centrifugally cast Forever Pipe® ideal for mining, mineral processing and heavy industrial applications.

VEEM’s centrifugal casting capability supports a wide range of ferrous alloys, enabling the production of high-performance wear layers tailored to specific applications. Forever Pipe® systems can incorporate hard, wear-resistant outer layers combined with structural backing materials, using centrifugal casting to ensure metallurgical bonding and consistent performance throughout the pipe length.

Yes. VEEM designs and manufactures custom Forever Pipe® solutions using centrifugal casting to suit specific operating conditions, including diameter, wall thickness, alloy selection and wear layer configuration. VEEM’s in-house engineering and casting expertise allows Forever Pipe® systems to be optimised for each customer’s application and performance requirements.