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Forged Clevis & Forged Connecting Fork

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Forged Clevis & Forged Connecting Fork

 

  • Raw Material: Carbon steel (45#, Q355), alloy steel (40Cr, 42CrMo)；Cast steel alternative available
  • Process: Hot metal forging + CNC machining; Optional investment casting / lost wax casting for cast yoke
  • Surface Treatment: Electro galvanizing (blue-white zinc / yellow zinc), shot blasting, black oxide, painting
  • Tolerance: Machining tolerance ISO standard, tighter tolerance upon request
  • Application: Hydraulic / pneumatic cylinder end fitting, machinery linkage, brake assembly, transmission system
  • Please contact gina@guokuncasting.com to get your quotation of forged yoke.

 

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Forged Clevis & Forged Connecting Fork – High Strength Metal Forging Parts

At Baoding Guokun, we are a professional metal forging factory and investment casting manufacturer providing custom forged clevis, forged connecting fork, and heavy-duty mechanical linkage parts for global industrial clients. Different from traditional cast steel clevis, our forged clevis parts feature denser metal structure, higher tensile strength, superior impact resistance, and longer service life, making them the ideal choice for heavy-load, high-pressure, and harsh working conditions.
As core mechanical linkage components, forged connecting fork (also named forged rod end clevis, forged cylinder clevis, forged linkage fork) is widely used in hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, construction machinery, agricultural equipment, trailer brake systems, automotive transmission assemblies, and heavy engineering machinery. We provide full-service custom metal forging and custom investment casting solutions to meet your OEM and ODM drawing requirements.
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Forging vs Casting: Key Differences Between Forged Clevis and Cast Clevis

Most buyers struggle to choose between forged parts and cast parts for their linkage assemblies. Below is a professional comparison of metal forging process and investment casting process for connecting fork and clevis components, helping you select the most cost-effective and reliable solution.

1. Internal Structure & Mechanical Performance

Forged Clevis (Metal Forging Process): Hot forging process refines the metal grain structure, eliminates internal porosity, shrinkage cavities, and casting defects. The finished forged connecting fork has uniform metal density, excellent toughness, high fatigue resistance, and strong load-bearing capacity. It can withstand frequent tension, impact and alternating load without deformation or fracture.
Cast Clevis (Investment Casting / Lost Wax Casting): Made via silica sol investment casting or composite casting process. Cast steel clevis has complete shape and high dimensional accuracy, suitable for complex structural designs. However, minor internal casting defects are inevitable, and the overall mechanical strength and toughness are lower than forged parts, not suitable for ultra-heavy load scenarios.
We provide two mature shell-making technologies for our investment casting parts:
A) Full silica sol investment casting: High precision CT4~CT6, smooth surface Ra1.6~3.2μm, high high-temperature shell strength, suitable for stainless steel, heat-resistant cast steel and high-grade carbon steel casting.
B) Silica sol + sodium silicate composite investment casting: Cost-effective solution with short shell-making cycle, ideal for ordinary carbon steel and general engineering machinery castings.
All casting blanks can go through secondary CNC machining, drilling and tapping according to customer drawings or samples.

2. Dimensional Accuracy & Surface Quality

Cast Clevis: Features high precision with CT4-CT8 tolerance and smooth surface (Ra1.6~6.3μm). The lost wax casting process supports intricate shapes and customized structures with minimal secondary machining, perfect for precision small and medium-sized linkage parts.
Forged Clevis: Forging molding has slightly lower dimensional precision than casting, with simple and regular structural design. It requires minor CNC machining, drilling, tapping and threading for finished size compliance, prioritizing strength over ultra-high precision.

3. Service Condition & Application Scenarios

Forged Connecting Fork: Ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications, including large construction machinery, mining equipment, heavy trailer braking systems, high-pressure hydraulic cylinders, and equipment with frequent vibration and impact loads.
Cast Steel Connecting Fork: Perfect for light and medium-load equipment, conventional pneumatic and hydraulic systems, general agricultural machinery, and standard mechanical linkage assemblies, achieving high cost performance.

4. Production Cost & Lead Time

Casting Process: Low mold cost, flexible batch production, short lead time, more economical for mass production of standard and complex-shaped clevis parts.
Forging Process: Higher production cost and stricter process requirements, but far longer service life and lower later maintenance cost, which is more cost-effective for long-term heavy-load operation.

Materials & Surface Treatment of Our Forged Clevis

We adopt high-quality carbon steel and alloy steel for custom forging parts, including 45# steel, 40Cr, Q355 and other high-strength materials, which greatly improve the wear resistance and structural stability of forged connecting fork. Surface treatments include electro galvanizing (blue white zinc, color zinc), shot blasting, black oxide treatment and paint coating to achieve anti-rust and anti-corrosion effects, adapting to various outdoor and harsh working environments.

Why Choose Our Metal Forging & Casting Factory?

  • Dual production capacity: professional metal forging and precision investment casting services, one-stop solution for all metal linkage parts
  • Strict quality control: 100% inspection for material hardness, dimensional tolerance and mechanical performance
  • Custom OEM service: support custom size, structure, material and surface treatment per client drawings and samples
  • Rich industry experience: supply qualified forged parts and cast parts for global machinery, automotive and hydraulic industry clients
  • Balanced quality and cost: provide targeted process solutions (forging or casting) according to your working conditions

Custom Forged & Cast Clevis Solutions

Whether you need high-strength forged clevis for heavy-load equipment or cost-effective cast connecting fork for standard machinery, our metal casting and forging factory can customize products to meet your exact needs. Send us your drawings or requirements to get a free professional quotation!

Baoding Guokun Machinery Co., Ltd.

Baoding Guokun Export and Import Trading Co., Ltd

Office Add: 777# Chaoyang South Street, Baoding City, Hebei, 071000, China

Factory Address: Wangdu County, Baoding City, Hebei, 071000, China

Website: www.metalcastingfactory.com

Tel: 86-312-5951319 Fax: 86-312-5951296

Phone: 86-181 3278 9710 (WhatsApp & WeChat)

Email: gina@guokuncasting.com

gina.guokun@gmail.com

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