{"id":2566,"date":"2026-09-24T08:52:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T08:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/product\/ship-ballast-weights\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T06:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T06:20:21","slug":"ship-ballast-weights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/fr\/product\/ship-ballast-weights\/","title":{"rendered":"Lest de navire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<style>\n:root {\n    --primary-dark: #0a0e0d; --primary: #2b3a36; --accent: #d4af37;\n    --bg-light: #f9f8f4; --bg-white: #ffffff; --bg-gray: #f0efe9;\n    --text-main: #333333; --text-muted: #666666; --border: #e5e3db;\n    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);\n}\n.kf-hero { position: relative; padding: 7rem 1.5rem 5rem; text-align: center; color: #fff; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }\n.kf-hero-eyebrow { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1rem; 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Kurt Foundry casts ballast blocks to your exact tonnage and block dimensions, with every block verified on a certified scale before it ships.<\/p>\n            <p>We handle both prototype orders and high-volume shipyard programs, with consistent density piece to piece so your naval architect\u2019s calculations hold true after installation.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"kf-section kf-intro\">\n    <div class=\"kf-container\">\n        <div class=\"reveal-up kf-intro-header\">\n            <h2>What We Customize for You<\/h2>\n            <p>Every order is cast to your specification, not pulled off a shelf. Here&#8217;s what we tailor to your exact application.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"kf-lineup-grid kf-lineup-grid-2col\">\n            <div class=\"reveal-up kf-lineup-card\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ship-ballast-weights-weight-verification.webp\" alt=\"Weight &#038; Mass Control\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\n                <div class=\"kf-lineup-card-body\">\n                    <h3>Weight &#038; Mass Control<\/h3>\n                    <p>Each block is cast and certified to your target mass so your vessel\u2019s trim and stability calculations hold true after installation.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"reveal-up kf-lineup-card\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ship-ballast-weights-dimensions-drawing.webp\" alt=\"Block Dimensions\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\n                <div class=\"kf-lineup-card-body\">\n                    <h3>Block Dimensions<\/h3>\n                    <p>Block length, width, and height are cast to fit your hold, bilge, or keel space exactly.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"reveal-up kf-lineup-card\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ship-ballast-weights-lifting-lug.webp\" alt=\"Lifting Points &#038; Rigging\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\n                <div class=\"kf-lineup-card-body\">\n                    <h3>Lifting Points &#038; Rigging<\/h3>\n                    <p>Lifting lugs are positioned for safe, balanced handling during installation and service.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"reveal-up kf-lineup-card\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ship-ballast-weights-fitted-hold.webp\" alt=\"Envelope-Matched Fit\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\n                <div class=\"kf-lineup-card-body\">\n                    <h3>Envelope-Matched Fit<\/h3>\n                    <p>Blocks are dimensioned to fit precisely into your hold, bilge, or keel envelope without field modification.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"specifications\" class=\"kf-section kf-specs\">\n    <div class=\"kf-container\">\n        <div class=\"reveal-up kf-section-header\">\n            <h2>Material Grades<\/h2>\n<p class=\"kf-ci-note\" style=\"text-align:center;color:var(--text-muted,#666);font-size:0.95rem;margin:0.5rem auto 1.25rem;max-width:720px;\">Need ductile iron instead of grey? Compare both on our <a href=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/capabilities\/custom-iron-castings\/\">custom iron castings<\/a> page.<\/p>\n            <p>Every ship ballast weights order is cast in the material grade that fits your application and duty cycle.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <table class=\"kf-table-full reveal-up\">\n            <thead>\n                <tr><th>Standard \/ Grade<\/th><th>Tensile Strength (MPa)<\/th><th>Yield Strength (MPa)<\/th><th>Elongation (%)<\/th><th>Typical Applications<\/th><\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n            <tbody>\n                <tr>\n                    <td><a href=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/capabilities\/grey-iron-castings\/\">ASTM A48 Class 30\/40 (Gray Iron)<\/a><\/td>\n                    <td>\u2265 207-276<\/td>\n                    <td>N\/A (Brittle)<\/td>\n                    <td>N\/A<\/td>\n                    <td>Standard ballast blocks for trim and stability across most vessel classes.<\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n<section class=\"kf-section\">\n    <div class=\"kf-container\">\n        <div class=\"reveal-up kf-section-header\">\n            <h2>Used In These Industries<\/h2>\n            <p>See how this product fits into the industries we serve.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"reveal-up kf-industry-banner\">\n            <div class=\"kf-industry-banner-photo\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/marine-shipping-industry-hero.webp\" alt=\"Marine &#038; Shipping\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kf-industry-banner-body\">\n                <h3>Marine &#038; Shipping<\/h3>\n                <p>Corrosion-resistant cast iron anchors, ballast weights, and bollards for shipyards, ports, and dock operators.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/industry\/marine-shipping\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline\">View Industry<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"kf-section kf-bg-gray\">\n    <div class=\"kf-container\">\n        <div class=\"reveal-up kf-section-header\">\n            <h2>Where This Product Is Put to Work<\/h2>\n            <p>Real-world applications our customers rely on.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"kf-apps-grid\">\n                <div class=\"reveal-up kf-apps-card\">\n                    <h3>Naval Architecture &#038; New Builds<\/h3>\n                    <p>Ballast blocks cast to your naval architect\u2019s trim and stability calculations for new-build vessels.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"reveal-up kf-apps-card\">\n                    <h3>Shipyard Retrofits<\/h3>\n                    <p>Custom block dimensions for retrofitting ballast into existing hulls and hold configurations.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"reveal-up kf-apps-card\">\n                    <h3>High-Volume Production<\/h3>\n                    <p>Consistent density and weight across large-volume ballast orders on a schedule that matches your build timeline.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"kf-section kf-process\"><div class=\"kf-container\"><div class=\"reveal-up kf-section-header\"><h2>How We Manufacture Your Custom Ship Ballast Weights<\/h2><p>Ballast weights are cast to your exact target mass and profile, with every unit weighed and verified before shipment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"kf-process-media reveal-up\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kurt-foundry-Grey-Iron-Casting-melt-iron.webp\" alt=\"Grey iron being melted for custom ballast weight castings at Kurt Foundry\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"kf-timeline\"><div class=\"kf-step reveal-up\"><h3>1. Pattern &amp; Mold Design<\/h3><p>We design the pattern and gating system around your target weight and footprint, sized to fit your vessel&#8217;s ballast compartment.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kf-step reveal-up\"><h3>2. Sand Molding<\/h3><p>Molds are produced in green sand or furan resin sand sized for efficient, high-volume pours.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kf-step reveal-up\"><h3>3. Melting &amp; Pouring<\/h3><p>Iron is melted, chemistry-verified, and poured to fill each mold to the correct volume for your target weight.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kf-step reveal-up\"><h3>4. Shakeout &amp; Fettling<\/h3><p>Castings are removed from the mold and gates, risers, and flash are ground away.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kf-step reveal-up\"><h3>5. Weight-to-Tolerance Machining<\/h3><p>Where your specification calls for a precise mass, weights are trimmed or machined to bring each unit within tolerance.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"kf-step reveal-up\"><h3>6. Certified Scale Verification<\/h3><p>Every finished weight is verified on a calibrated scale before packaging, with weight documentation available on request.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"kf-section kf-quality\"><div class=\"kf-container\"><div class=\"reveal-up kf-section-header\"><h2>Quality Control for Ship Ballast Weights<\/h2><p>Ballast performance depends on accurate, consistent mass &#8212; every weight is verified before it leaves the foundry.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"kf-quality-layout\"><div class=\"kf-quality-img reveal-scale\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kurt-Foundry-Sampling-Inspection.webp\" alt=\"Quality inspection of cast iron weights at Kurt Foundry\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><ul class=\"kf-checklist reveal-up\"><li><strong>Certified Weight Verification:<\/strong><span>Each unit is weighed on a calibrated scale and checked against your target tolerance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensional Inspection:<\/strong><span>Footprint and mounting-hole dimensions are checked against your drawing to confirm fit in the ballast compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Material Test Reports (MTRs):<\/strong><span>Spectrometer chemistry documentation is provided with every shipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Visual Inspection:<\/strong><span>Each weight is visually inspected for casting defects before packaging.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"kf-section kf-shipping\"><div class=\"kf-container\"><div class=\"kf-shipping-inner\"><div class=\"kf-shipping-content reveal-up\"><h2>Worldwide Export Shipping &#8212; Direct from Foundry<\/h2><p>Kurt Foundry exports to customers across North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. We manage the entire logistics chain from our foundry floor to your receiving dock.<\/p><p>We offer flexible shipping terms including FOB, CIF, and DDP depending on your destination and preference &#8212; a single direct-factory price with full freight transparency.<\/p><p>All ship ballast weights are packaged in ISPM-15 certified fumigated wooden crates with rust-preventative coating and internal blocking to prevent movement in transit.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"kf-shipping-img reveal-scale\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grey-iron-casting-parts-in-kurt-foundry.webp\" alt=\"Export crates staged for shipment at Kurt Foundry warehouse\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kf-shipping-cards reveal-up\"><div class=\"kf-shipping-card\"><div class=\"kf-shipping-icon\">&#128674;<\/div><h4>Ocean Freight<\/h4><p>We arrange full-container or LCL ocean freight from Qingdao to ports worldwide &#8212; USA, Canada, Europe, Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Australia.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"kf-shipping-card\"><div class=\"kf-shipping-icon\">&#128203;<\/div><h4>Flexible Trade Terms<\/h4><p>We support FOB, CIF, and DDP shipping terms. Choose the arrangement that fits your procurement process and import requirements.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"kf-shipping-card\"><div class=\"kf-shipping-icon\">&#128667;<\/div><h4>Last-Mile Delivery<\/h4><p>Under DDP terms, we arrange customs clearance and inland trucking directly to your facility &#8212; available for USA, Canada, and select European destinations.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"kf-shipping-card\"><div class=\"kf-shipping-icon\">&#128230;<\/div><h4>Export Crating<\/h4><p>All shipments use certified fumigated wooden crates with rust-preventative coating and full export documentation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"kf-section kf-bg-gray\">\n    <div class=\"kf-container\">\n        <div class=\"reveal-up kf-section-header\">\n            <h2>Why Choose Kurt Foundry for Ship Ballast Weights<\/h2>\n            <p>Cast, machined, and finished under one roof, engineered to hold the exact spec your application requires.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"kf-why-grid\">\n            <div class=\"reveal-up kf-why-photo\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kurtfoundry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kurt-Foundry-Warehouse.webp\" alt=\"Kurt Foundry warehouse\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kf-why-list\">\n                <div class=\"reveal-up kf-feature-card\">\n                    <h3>Precise Weight Distribution<\/h3>\n                    <p>Each block is cast and certified to your target mass so your vessel\u2019s trim and stability calculations hold true after installation.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"reveal-up kf-feature-card\">\n                    <h3>Envelope-Matched Dimensions<\/h3>\n                    <p>Block length, width, and height are cast to fit your hold, bilge, or keel space exactly, with lifting lugs positioned for safe handling.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"reveal-up kf-feature-card\">\n                    <h3>High-Volume Production<\/h3>\n                    <p>Our foundry handles large-volume ballast orders with consistent density piece to piece, on a schedule that matches your build timeline.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"kf-section kf-faq\">\n    <div class=\"kf-faq-container\">\n        <div class=\"reveal-up kf-faq-header\">\n            <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"kf-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"kf-accordion-item\">\n                <button class=\"kf-accordion-btn\" type=\"button\">What weight tolerance can you hold on ballast blocks?<\/button>\n                <div class=\"kf-accordion-content\"><p>We hold weight within a documented tolerance band and provide a certified scale ticket with every shipment, so trim calculations stay accurate.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kf-accordion-item\">\n                <button class=\"kf-accordion-btn\" type=\"button\">Can you cast custom block shapes to fit an irregular hold?<\/button>\n                <div class=\"kf-accordion-content\"><p>Yes, we cast to your exact dimensional drawing, including notched or irregular shapes to fit bilge and keel spaces.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kf-accordion-item\">\n                <button class=\"kf-accordion-btn\" type=\"button\">What\u2019s the largest ballast order you can handle?<\/button>\n                <div class=\"kf-accordion-content\"><p>We handle both prototype and high-volume shipyard programs. Send your target tonnage and timeline and we\u2019ll confirm capacity.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kf-accordion-item\">\n                <button class=\"kf-accordion-btn\" type=\"button\">Do you provide a weight certificate with each shipment?<\/button>\n                <div class=\"kf-accordion-content\"><p>Yes, every block ships with a certified scale ticket documenting actual cast weight.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kf-accordion-item\">\n                <button class=\"kf-accordion-btn\" type=\"button\">What\u2019s the typical lead time?<\/button>\n                <div class=\"kf-accordion-content\"><p>Lead times vary with casting size and volume, but most ballast orders ship within a few weeks of pattern approval.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"kf-cta-final\">\n    <h2>Ready to Quote Your Ship Ballast Weights?<\/h2>\n    <p>Send us your drawing or sample 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