The versatility of BS1452 Grade 220 makes it a staple material across numerous industries. It is the go-to choice where a combination of moderate strength, dimensional stability, excellent machinability, and vibration damping is required. Its performance characteristics make it a reliable and cost-effective solution for a wide range of components. 

Common applications include: 

• Machine Tool Bases and Beds: Its high compressive strength and outstanding damping capacity provide a stable and rigid foundation for lathes, milling machines, and other precision equipment. 
• Compressor and Pump Housings: The material's ability to be cast into complex shapes, combined with its pressure tightness and wear resistance, makes it ideal for casings that enclose rotating or reciprocating parts. 
• Cylinder Liners and Blocks: In internal combustion engines, Grade 220 provides the necessary wear resistance and thermal stability for cylinder liners and engine blocks. 
• Gearbox Casings: The material’s rigidity and damping properties help ensure proper gear alignment and reduce operational noise in transmission and gearbox housings. 
• Brackets, Frames, and Manifolds: For general structural components that require moderate strength and rigidity, Grade 220 offers an economical alternative to steel fabrications. 
• Valve Bodies and Pipe Fittings: Its good castability and pressure tightness make it suitable for manufacturing valve bodies and fittings used in fluid and gas control systems. 

BS1452 Grade 220 is particularly well-suited for any application where dimensional stability is a priority and the component is not exposed to high tensile or impact stresses.