Graham Campbell Ferrum was established in 1922 and is Australia's leading producer of large ductile iron castings.
We are committed to total quality management and are accredited to ISO 9002
What We Do
Graham Campbell Ferrum (GCF) is an Australian company based in Melbourne.
We are privately owned and have operated as a foundry since 1922, with a specialization in producing very large casting components up to a weight of 60,000 kgs.
GCF International has grown to become Australia's leading foundry producer of Ductile Iron Casting.
We also produce a range of other casting products ranging form small to medium size components both in weight and size.
GCF International is one of the largest remaining Foundries in Australia that has the manufacturing facility, capacity, knowledge, skills and technical
know how to produce very large and small castings in Ductile Iron.
GCF International is a world class foundry, and is the forefront leader in the
manufacture of Ductile Iron Gears and Mill Heads. We have produced the largest Ductile Iron Gear in the World in terms of size and
output rated power.
Not only has GCF International produced the largest Gear, we have also produced the highest
quality Gear, achieving the standard quality level of Agma 13 as compared to our
nearest competitors who have achieved a level of Agma 10.
About Us
Overview of the Foundry- We are well established and have a sound reputation for supplying quality Ductile Iron Casting in the Mining Industries both on the Australian and Overseas market.
- We operate with procedures and standards to produce high quality products and are Quality Accredited and endorsed to ISO-9002. We are also NATA approved to conduct independent Testing.
- We have a highly trained, loyal and experienced work force. The team at GCF are totally committed and flexible to meet all new challenges.
- We have an established export market. It are successfully exporting to the overseas market, including South East Asia, United States of America, South America, Africa and the Middle East.
- Our Management is committed to long term solid growth, both in the local and overseas market.
- We have a sound understanding to the large casting market, a major profile on the small to medium size castings and have strong technical and metallurgical skills.
- We have the flexibility in manufacturing and production process to service a number of industry sectors with a large range of casting products.
- GCF has major advantages in producing high quality Ductile Iron Casting in short lead times which we have achieved through a dedicated team and highly skilled workers in foundry production processes and procedures.
- We have excellent manufacturing facilities, capacity, plant and equipment in place.
The many products that GCF produces are:
- Mill Trunnions and Heads
- Kiln Tyres and Support Rollers
- Clamping Cylinders for plastic injection moulding machines.
- Gearing for Mills and Kilns
- Bearing Slippers and Bases.
- Crushing rolls
- Mining
- Cement
- Brick
- Petrochemical
- Engineering, including both General and Heavy.
In addition to supplying a range of casting products, GCF
International provides a range of services.
These services include the project management of:
- Pattern Making
- Machining
- Heat Treatment - Stress relieve, annealing, normalising and tempering.
- Surface Treatment - to client specifications.
- Testing and Inspection - a full range of NATA accredited tests.
- Transport - Land and Sea.
- Material and Component sourcing (some of these services may be subcontracted)
- Redesign and Reverse Engineering.
Maximum Unit Weight Prior to Machining |
|
| Cast Iron | 60,000kg |
| Ductile Iron | 60,000kg |
| Heat Resistant Irons | 60,000kg |
| Ni-Resist Irons (Corrosion resistant) | 25,000kg |
| Ni-Hards (Wear and Impact resistant) | 25,000kg |
| Chrome Irons (Wear and impact resistant) | 15,000kg |
| Acicula (Wear and impact resistant) | 15,000kg |
| Special Alloys (Steels) | 2,000kg |