Advantages & Benefits of Zanite®

Zanite® replaces traditional materials such as iron, aluminum, and steel used in the manufacture of machine bases. Castings are manufactured to finish tolerances, and the resulting base out-performs alternative material in many areas.

Vibration Damping

Zanite® dampens vibration approximately 10 times better than cast iron and 45 times better than steel due to steel's higher dynamic stiffness. Reduction of vibration means improved system performance and tool life. Zanite® also deadens sound.

Design Flexibility

Custom linear rails, hydraulic fluid tanks, threaded inserts, cutting fluid and conduit piping can all be integrated into the polymer base. Reduced assembly times are realized by incorporating multiple components into one casting. Zanite® does not require a uniform wall thickness allowing for greater design flexibility of your base.

Delivery

Zanite® polymer bases can be cast and shipped within days of receiving an order providing shorter lead times than fabricated steel and cast iron. Plus, Zanite® polymer bases reduce costly production time by arriving ready to assemble.

Cost

Eliminating costly post-cast operations (machining, heat-treating, stress relieving and painting) means Zanite® polymer bases cost significantly less than metallic castings. Inventory costs are significantly reduced and less work-in-process (WIP) is required. A competitive advantage to you.

Environmentally Responsible

Zanite® is environmentally friendly. Zanite® bases are created using a cold casting process requiring a minimal amount of energy consumption and is the only process which allows plastic and metal to merge in the same casting… while providing excellent thermal stability.

Corrosion Resistant

Zanite® is chemical and corrosion resistant. Zanite® offers excellent strength and chemical resistance to most common solvents, acids, alkalis and cutting fluids. In addition, Zanite® polymer bases do not require painting. Zanite® polymer composite is accepted by design engineers throughout the world as an alternative material due to its excellent design flexibility, mechanical properties, and short production time.