SEMI-PRECIOUS METAL
By: York Caskets (U.S.A.)
BRONZE – A copper alloy that is noted for its strength and ability to resist rust. A commercial composition of bronze contains 90% copper and 10% zinc. Regardless of the grade, to be known as true bronze, the alloy must contain at least 90% copper.
COPPER – a malleable, ductile, metallic element having a characteristic reddish brown color. It is important to note that copper and bronze contain no iron and therefore do not rust. Copper and bronze are virtually indestructible.
HARDWOOD
A natural material that provides a beautiful and warm appearance. Grain patterns may be enhanced by various staining and finishing techniques. Wood caskets are unique and they vary from tree to tree.
STAINLESS STEEL
A metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickel which is used in casket construction; noted for its ability to resist rust. All grades of stainless steel must have at least 11% chromium to qualify as stainless steel.
HEAVY WEIGHT 16 Ga. STEEL
STEEL - a metal alloy consisting mainly of iron and carbon; used in caskets it is low in carbon which keeps it soft and malleable; commercial steel contains carbon in an amount up to 1.7% as an essential alloy constituent.
GAUGE – a measurement of thickness of metals; the number of sheets of metal necessary to equal approximately one inch of thickness. The lower the gauge the thicker the metal. Normally comes in 16, 18 and 20 Gauges.
Medium Weight 18 Ga. Steel
Lightweight 20 Ga. Gasketed
Lightweight 20 Ga. Non- Gasketed
Fargo Caskets
Medium Weight 18 Ga. Steel
Lightweight 20 Ga. Gasketed
Lightweight 20 Ga. Non- Gasketed
China Casket
Medium Weight 18 Ga. Steel
Local Steel Caskets
A Galvanized or Black iron steel is used in casket construction. Normally G.I. or B.I. sheets comes in Gauges 22 and 24 (thickness).
WOODEN
Local wooden caskets are made of ply board. Thin sheets of wood glued together so that the stains are at right angles to one another; an odd number of sheets will be used so that the grain on the front and back will always run the same direction.
BRONZE CASKET
Locally manufactured Bronze caskets are made of Brass bronze, popularly known in the casket manufacturing industry as the “pakintabin”. Unlike the imported bronze, the local bronze’s thickness comes in gauge 22.
