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Expert Cast Iron Windmill Repairs for Heritage Restoration
Remanufacturing can save up to 75% of the cost of a new replacement component.
Preserve the beauty and functionality of historic cast iron windmills with Cast Iron Welding Services.
The Cast Iron Welding Services team offers superior expertise in conservation, built up through our involvement in heritage restoration projects up and down the country. At our workshop in Leicestershire, we house a hub of cast iron repair equipment and knowledge, where our skilled technicians work passionately to re-create heritage items. We will relocate, dismantle, strip down, assemble, and recoat damaged heritage items suffering from corrosion and structural deterioration. Using our gas fusion welding process, we can successfully mend cracks in cast iron. We can recast items if necessary and always take meticulous care and attention when recoating historic pieces to ensure the original item is closely replicated.
The team here at CIWS understand the importance of preserving history. Heritage items form a significant part of the landscape, and we’re keen to preserve the memories and visual joy they often bring. Breathe new life into your cast iron with the experts at Cast Iron Welding Services.
Cast Iron Wind Shaft
Since medieval times, windmills have been used to generate power by harnessing the force of the wind. In the 14th century, there were an estimated 10,000 windmills in England. Unfortunately, this number has dwindled to the 140 that remain today. Years ago, the power from a windmill was used to grind wheat, barley and oats, but this process was gradually phased out with the advent of the Industrial Revolution and the invention of the internal combustion engine.
Despite the steady decline of windmills, their position within the great British landscape remains important.
The mechanics of a windmill consist of a horizontal wind shaft to which the sails are attached. The windshaft is a hefty piece of machinery that needs to be strong, durable and have good damping ability. All of these properties made cast iron the perfect choice.
Expert Cast Windmill Restoration
The magnificent sight of an ancient windmill in the British countryside is one to revere. Full of history and architectural features, these structures are certainly worth restoring. Those windmills that are still working draw many visitors who come to admire their structure and inner workings. The heritage consultants at Cast Iron Welding Services takes pride in our historic restoration work. We’ve been involved in many conservation projects, including works to restore heritage lamp columns in Westminster and the Triumphal Arch Gates at Berrington Hall.
Through our bank of knowledge and experience, we have fine-tuned our approach to restoration. We begin with a full appraisal of the structure. To mend fractures and repair structural damage, we usually deploy our preferred method of gas fusion welding. This process ensures a stress-free weld with improved metallurgical and machining properties compared to those of the parent metal. Once structural integrity is restored, we can set about applying the finishing primer and coatings. All heritage items are hand painted in our factory, where the team painstakingly match the colours and design to mirror the original. You can trust in the expertise of the heritage team here at Cast Iron Welding Services.
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Trust Cast Iron Welding Services for all your cast iron welding requirements. Contact us today to discuss your project and benefit from our expertise in restoring and enhancing the performance of your cast iron components.
