The bearing plates castings can be produced by grey cast iron, ductile cast iron and cast steel. 
            Gray Iron Bearing Plates: 
              Low Cost 
              Easy to Grind 
              Dampens Vibration 
            Ductile Iron Bearing Plates: 
              Enhanced Ductility 
              High-Impact Resistance 
              Low Thermal Conductivity 
            Cast Steel Bearing Plates: 
              Highly Resistant to Wear 
              High Resistance to Corrosion 
              Easily Customized (properties can be adjusted to meet application needs via carbon composition) 
              
             
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