Centrifugal castings are produced in either a vertical or horizontal casting orientation.

• Vertical centrifugal casting is more suitable for cylinders with a ring geometry (diameter-to- length ratio [aspect ratio] >1). 
  Vertical machines are often mounted in a concrete pit below ground.

• Horizontal centrifugal casting is more suitable for tube geometries (diameter-to-length ratio [aspect ratio]  <1).  
  The horizontal machines are commonly mounted at floor level.