Casting of metals
What this code covers
Use this group for casting of metals when the main activity includes Casting of iron and Casting of steel. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
- This group includes activities of foundries employing different casting processes to produce castings with all ferrous and non-ferrous metal alloys. Subsequent trimming or descaling of the castings might be included, but without any further processing.
- This group includes the manufacture of castings used in various industries.
- manufacture of products obtained by production processes other than from castings (e.g. as forged, pressed, drawn and stamped parts, rolled rings or powder metallurgy products), see division 25
- manufacture of finished products by further processing of castings, e.g.:
- boilers and radiators, see 25.21
- cast household items, anchors, ships’ propellers and bells, see 25.99
- Compare with 25, 25.21, 25.99 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - This group includes activities of foundries employing different casting processes to produce castings with all ferrous and non-ferrous metal alloys. Subsequent trimming or descaling of the castings might be included, but without any further processing.
- - This group includes the manufacture of castings used in various industries.
- - manufacture of products obtained by production processes other than from castings (e.g. as forged, pressed, drawn and stamped parts, rolled rings or powder metallurgy products), see division 25
- - manufacture of finished products by further processing of castings, e.g.:
- - boilers and radiators, see 25.21
- - cast household items, anchors, ships’ propellers and bells, see 25.99
- - Casting of iron
- - Casting of steel
- - Casting of light metals
- - Casting of other non-ferrous metals
- - Manufacture of products obtained by production processes other than from castings (e.g. as forged, pressed, drawn and stamped parts, rolled rings or powder metallurgy products), see division 25
- - Manufacture of finished products by further processing of castings
- - Boilers and radiators
- - Cast household items, anchors, ships’ propellers and bells
What is NACE 24.5 used for?
Use NACE 24.5 for casting of metals when the main activity matches this scope: Use this group for casting of metals when the main activity includes Casting of iron and Casting of steel. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 24.5?
Typical examples include Casting of iron, Casting of steel, and Casting of light metals.
When might 24.5 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to manufacture of products obtained by production processes other than from castings (e.g. as forged, pressed, drawn and stamped parts, rolled rings or powder metallurgy products), see division 25 and manufacture of finished products by further processing of castings, e.g.:.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 24.5?
Compare 24.5 with 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment, 25.21 Manufacture of central heating radiators, steam generators and boilers, and 25.99 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c. when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this division for manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment when the main activity includes The manufacture of weapons and ammunition is also included in this division.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of central heating radiators, steam generators and boilers when the main activity includes Manufacture of radiators for central heating, non-electrically heated and Manufacture of steam or other vapour generating boilers. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c. when the main activity includes Manufacture of metal household articles: and Flatware: plates, saucers, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys, including Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel, including Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for manufacture of other products of first processing of steel when the main activity includes Cold drawing of bars and Cold rolling of narrow strip. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals, including Precious metals production, Aluminium production, and Lead, zinc and tin production. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this class for casting of iron when the main activity includes Manufacture of castings made of grey iron castings and Manufacture of castings made of ductile iron castings (including casting of spheroidal graphite iron castings and malleable iron castings). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for casting of steel when the main activity includes Manufacture of castings made of alloy or common steel castings and Manufacture of castings made of carbon or commercial steel castings. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for casting of light metals when the main activity includes Activities of foundries of light metal and Manufacture of castings made of aluminium. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for casting of other non-ferrous metals when the main activity includes Activities of foundries of other non-ferrous metals and Manufacture of castings made of copper, zinc, lead or nickel alloys. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for manufacture of basic metals when the main activity includes Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 24.5 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 24.5 Casting of metals.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.