2121 Iron and Steel Casting

What this code includes

This class consists of units mainly engaged in manufacturing finished iron and steel products by casting (also known as 'founding') molten ferrous metals in moulds.

Activities and examples

• Castings, iron, manufacturing
• Castings, steel, manufacturing
• Chain, cast steel, manufacturing
• Die-casting, steel, manufacturing
• Direct casting, iron, manufacturing
• Direct casting, steel, manufacturing
• Moulded cast iron pipe or tube manufacturing
• Pipe fitting, cast, ferrous, manufacturing
• Stainless steel cast, seamless pipe or tube manufacturing
• Tube, spun-cast iron, manufacturing
• Valve or valve parts, steam, gas or water, cast, manufacturing (ferrous metal)

Exclusions and references

• manufacturing finished or semi-finished products from iron castings by machining or other processing (except pipes, tubes, pipe or tube fittings, or steam, gas or water fittings) are included in the classes covering the manufacture of these articles
• manufacturing finished or semi-finished products from iron or steel forging - see ANZSIC 2210 (Iron and Steel Forging)