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Auto Die Casting

LPG-powered aluminium melting for Pressure Die Casting and Gravity Die Casting - delivering precision engine and drivetrain components at scale.

PDC GDC Aluminium Melting Precision Manufacturing

How BPCL LPG Powers Auto Die Casting

Auto Die Casting relies on LPG to melt aluminium alloys to 700-750°C for Pressure Die Casting (PDC) and Gravity Die Casting (GDC) processes. LPG's high, controllable heat output makes it ideal for maintaining the precise melt temperatures needed for void-free, dimensionally accurate castings.

BPCL LPG is supplied to hundreds of die casting units across India's auto ancillary sector, powering the production of crank cases, oil sumps, gear boxes, cylinder heads, manifolds, and structural brackets for OEM and Tier-1 suppliers.

Industry at a Glance

700-750°C
Aluminium Melt Temperature
±10°C
Required Temperature Tolerance
3-5 min
Typical Cycle Time

Where BPCL LPG Is Used in Auto Die Casting

Crank cases & engine blocks
Oil sumps & covers
Gear box housings
Intake manifolds
Structural brackets
Pump bodies & housings
Transmission cases
Alloy wheel casting

Advantages for Auto Die Casting

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Precise Melt Control

LPG furnaces maintain tight melt temperature tolerances critical for minimising porosity in castings.

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Fast Heat-Up Rates

Reduce furnace warm-up time and improve throughput compared to electric induction for large melt capacities.

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Lower Maintenance

Gas-fired crucible and reverberatory furnaces have simpler maintenance requirements than induction alternatives.

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Flexible Cylinder Sizes

BPCL offers 19 kg, 35 kg, and 47.5 kg cylinders - or bulk piped supply - to match casting unit scale.

Choose the Right LPG Pack for Your Operation

5 kg
Small Commercial
19 kg
Standard Commercial
35 kg
Medium Industrial
47.5 kg
Large Industrial

Bulk piped LPG supply is also available for high-volume consumers. Contact BPCL to discuss your requirements.