How Are Carron Cast Iron Radiators Made?

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How Are Carron Cast Iron Radiators Made?

Carron have been creating quality cast iron products since 1790. Their range of Cast Iron Radiators is one of the largest available in the UK. They feature Radiators with highly ornate designs as well as cleaner, simpler designs.

Handbuilt in the UK

Assembled and finished in our workshops in the UK by Carron’s skilled technicians, our cast iron radiators come with a lifetime guarantee, such is the pride and trust we have in quality of work we produce.

Carron, also firmly believe in the practicality of the world we live in today, all of our radiator ranges are designed with modern day standards in mind.

Our traditional radiators are perfectly positioned between the heritage and charm of historic design and the pragmatic efficiency required of 21st century heating.

Cast Iron Radiators are assumed to be only for period homes, but Carron’s range of styles and designs means these radiators can look great in both traditional and modern homes.

The entire range comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty for peace of mind. With proper care, there is no reason why these radiators will not last a life time.

1. Fettling & Rubbing Down The Sections

Each Cast Iron Radiator section is maticulously checked for marks and imperfections. They are then fettled and rubbed down in preparation to be painted, polished or hand burnished.

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2. Spraying The Radiator Sections

To achieve a highly durable paint finish, we first prime and paint all the radiator sections individually, assuring each section is evenly covered.

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3. Highlighting/Hand Burnishing

Particular attention is required when hand burnishing and highlighting each section of the radiators.

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4. Hand Building Our Radiators

The radiator sections are then assembled by hand. The sections are held together using connectors & high quality seals.

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5. High Pressure Testing

All our radiators are put through vigorous and robust testing. A continuous high pressure is applied for a minimum of 24 hours at a rate well beyond that of normal water pressure found in UK domiciles.

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6. Final Overspray

All our radiators are put through vigorous and robust testing. A continuous high pressure is applied for a minimum of A final round of painting or hand polishing is carried out to perfectly finish the radiators and safeguard a high quality finish.

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7. Boxed & Protected

Once completed the radiators are inspected and given a QC stamp of approval where they are placed on a pallet and boxed ready for dispatch.

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How Are Carron Cast Iron Radiators Made?

How Are Carron Cast Iron Radiators Made?