Cast iron pipe is great for many projects around the home. They are known for transporting water, storm drains and sewage and typically chosen over other options like PVC, especially in high rise projects like draining from the roof. Cast iron pipe is manufactured by the pit, horizontal or centrifugal method. In the vertical pit method, a mold is made by ramming sand around a pattern and drying the mold in an oven. A core is inserted in the mold and molten iron is poured between the core and the mold.

Cast Iron Pipes Applications & Uses
Great use for a cast iron pipe is for garbage disposal because it is highly resistant to grinding and abrasions.
Used for transporting water, storm drains, and sewage.
Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications.
Several types of agricultural implements can be made.
Machinery parts can be manufactured but shock cannot be resisted by cast iron.
Metal columns and column bases can be made using cast iron.
Casting molds for making metal staircases, lamp posts, gates, etc. are made using cast iron.