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Cast Bronze Bushings with Solid Lubricant Inserts
Bronze Plain Bearings with Grease Reservoirs
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Focus: Custom machined bronze parts, self-lubricating bushings/bearings (graphite/PTFE), oilless solutions.
Strengths: Global production; alloys per ASTM B271; instant quotes via drawings. Ideal for high-precision, maintenance-free parts.
This type of bushing is often referred to in the market as oilless, plugged graphite, grooved or simply self-lubricating.
Bronze Bushings with External Lubrication
Focus: Made-to-order bushings, bearings, and plates; self-lubricating with SOB graphite-plugged designs.
Strengths: Low-volume customization; metric/imperial sizes; rapid prototyping. Suited for heavy-duty (e.g., cement kilns).
Contact: Submit drawings for free CAD support; quick lead times from China-based facilities.
Self-Lubricating Bronze Bearings Solutions, Bronze alloys for wear plates
Focus: VIIPLUS.COM Self-lubricating bronze bearings (plugged graphite/PTFE plugs); custom spherical/plain types.
Strengths: High-corrosion resistance; made-to-order from drawings. Avoids electrolytic issues in humid environments.
Self Lubricating Bronze Bearings,
Self lubricating bronze plates
Self lubricating bronze plates
Focus: Self-lubricating bronze plates, wear rails, and bushings from European alloys (EN 1982 equivalents), Self lubricating bronze plates, They are also commonly referred to by terms such as sliding guides, guideways, linear rails, guide bars, linear bearing rails and so forth.
Bronze Standards Bearing and Bushing
Focus: Sintered self-lubricating bushings, plug-graphite bearings, custom wear plates.
Strengths: economical for medium-duty; non-ferrous alloys in flange bushing, washer/plate form.
Bronze Bushings, Alloy Options, Self lubricating bronze plates
Tin/Lead Bronzes (e.g., C83600, C93200): Excellent machinability and embeddability for general bearings.
- Aluminum Bronzes (e.g., C95200, C95500): High strength and corrosion resistance for marine/offshore use.
- High-Tensile Brasses (e.g., C86200): For heavy-duty, high-load applications.
- Self-Lubricating Enhancements: Graphite plugs, PTFE impregnation, or solid lubricants for oil-free operation.
The chemical compositions below are based on the nominal or specified ranges from ASTM B505 (continuous-cast copper alloys). These are weight percentages (wt%). Copper (Cu) is the balance for all alloys (i.e., Cu = 100% – sum of other elements). Ranges are provided where specified; single values are nominal. Data is sourced from standard references, including ASTM specifications and manufacturer data sheets for consistency. Minor elements (e.g., P, Sb) are included if specified; “max” indicates upper limits.
|
ASTM Alloy
|
Cu
|
Sn
|
Pb
|
Zn
|
Fe
|
Al
|
Mn
|
Ni
|
Other Elements
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C83600
|
84–86
|
4.0–6.0
|
0.5–1.0
|
4.0–6.0
|
0.25–0.7
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Ni max 0.25; P max 0.05
|
|
C84400
|
78–82
|
2.5–3.5
|
4.0–6.0
|
10–14
|
0.2–0.8
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Ni max 1.0; P max 0.05
|
|
C86200
|
60–66
|
–
|
–
|
22–28
|
2.0–4.0
|
3.0–4.9
|
2.5–5.0
|
–
|
–
|
|
C86300
|
60–66
|
–
|
0.2 max
|
22–28
|
2.0–4.0
|
5.0–7.5
|
2.5–5.0
|
–
|
Si max 0.15
|
|
C90300
|
87–90
|
7.5–9.0
|
0.25 max
|
1.0–3.0
|
0.15–0.4
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
P max 0.05
|
|
C90500
|
87–90
|
9.0–11
|
0.25 max
|
1.0–3.0
|
0.15–0.4
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
P max 0.05
|
|
C90700
|
86–90
|
11–13
|
0.25 max
|
0.5–2.5
|
0.15–0.4
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
P max 0.05
|
|
C92200
|
86–89
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5.5–6.5
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6.0–8.0
|
3.0–5.0
|
0.2–0.8
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
P max 0.05
|
|
C92700
|
87–90
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9.5–10.5
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0.7–1.25
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1.5–3.0
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0.15–0.4
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
P max 0.05
|
|
C93200
|
81–85
|
6.3–7.5
|
6.0–8.0
|
4.0–7.0
|
0.2–0.8
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Ni max 1.0; P max 0.05
|
|
C93600
|
81–85
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7.0–9.0
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11–13
|
1.0–2.5
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0.2–0.8
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Ni max 1.0; P max 0.05
|
|
C93700
|
78–82
|
9.0–11
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8.0–11
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1.0–4.0
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0.15–0.8
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Ni max 0.5; P max 0.15
|
|
C93800
|
75–79
|
7.0–9.0
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13–16
|
1.0–2.5
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0.15–0.8
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Ni max 0.8; P max 0.15
|
|
C93900
|
78–82
|
4.0–6.0
|
13–16
|
1.0–4.0
|
0.15–0.8
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Ni max 0.8; P max 0.15
|
|
C94100
|
75–79
|
4.5–6.0
|
18–22
|
1.0–3.0
|
0.15–0.8
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Ni max 0.8; P max 0.15
|
|
C95200
|
86.5–90.0
|
–
|
0.03 max
|
0.5 max
|
2.0–4.0
|
8.5–11.0
|
0.5 max
|
–
|
Si max 0.15
|
|
C95400
|
83–87
|
–
|
0.03 max
|
0.5 max
|
3.0–5.0
|
10–11.5
|
0.5 max
|
1.5–2.5
|
Si max 0.15
|
|
C95500
|
78–82
|
–
|
0.03 max
|
0.5 max
|
3.0–5.0
|
10–11.5
|
1.5 max
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3.5–4.5
|
Si max 0.15
|
|
C95520
|
76–80
|
–
|
0.02 max
|
0.3 max
|
3.0–5.0
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10.5–11.5
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0.5–1.5
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4.2–6.0
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Si max 0.15; Co 0.2 max
|
|
C95800
|
79–83
|
–
|
0.03 max
|
0.7 max
|
3.5–4.5
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8.5–9.5
|
0.8–1.5
|
4.0–5.0
|
Si max 0.15
|
|
C95900
|
87–90
|
–
|
0.01 max
|
0.2 max
|
0.8–1.5
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9.0–11.0
|
0.5 max
|
0.5 max
|
Si 0.15 max; Cr 0.05 max
|
Notes
- Dashes (-): Element not intentionally added or specified (typically <0.05% or negligible).
- Max values: Upper limits; actual content is usually lower.
- Other Elements: Includes phosphorus (P, often for deoxidation), nickel (Ni, sometimes includes cobalt), silicon (Si), etc. Residual elements (e.g., As, Sb, S) are generally <0.05% total.
- Sources: Derived from ASTM B505/B505M-23 specifications, cross-referenced with CDA (Copper Development Association) data and manufacturer sheets. For precise applications, consult the latest ASTM standard.
- Alloy Families Recap: Tin bronzes (e.g., C83600–C94100) emphasize Sn for strength; high tensile brasses (C86200, C86300) use Zn/Mn/Al; aluminum bronzes (C95200+) use Al for corrosion resistance.
If you need mechanical properties, heat treatment details, or comparisons (e.g., vs. EN equivalents), let me know!
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ASTM B505 Alloy
|
Common Names / CDA
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Closest EN Equivalent
|
EN Composition Summary
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Alloy Family
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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C83600
|
C83600 / C836 / CDA836
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CC491K
|
CuSn5ZnPb5-C
|
Tin bronzes
|
|
C84400
|
C84400 / C844 / CDA844
|
CC490K
|
CuSn3Zn8Pb5-C
|
Tin bronzes
|
|
C86200
|
C86200 / C862 / CDA862
|
CC764S
|
CuZn34Mn3Al2Fe1-C
|
High tensile brasses
|
|
C86300
|
C86300 / C863 / CDA863
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CC762S
|
CuZn25Al5Mn4Fe3-C
|
High tensile brasses
|
|
C90300
|
C90300 / C903 / CDA903
|
–
|
–
|
Tin bronzes
|
|
C90500
|
C90500 / C905 / CDA905
|
–
|
–
|
Tin bronzes
|
|
C90700
|
W-12
|
CC483K
|
CuSn12-C
|
Tin bronzes
|
|
C92200
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
Tin bronzes
|
|
C92700
|
C92700 / C927 / CDA927
|
CC480K
|
CuSn10-C
|
Tin bronzes
|
|
C93200
|
C93200 / C932 / CDA932
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CC493K
|
CuSn7Zn4Pb7-C
|
Tin bronzes
|
|
C93600
|
C93600 / C936 / CDA936
|
–
|
–
|
Lead bronzes
|
|
C93700
|
C93700 / C937 / CDA937
|
CC495K
|
CuSn10Pb10-C
|
Lead bronzes
|
|
C93800
|
C93800 / C938 / CDA938
|
CC496K
|
CuSn7Pb15-C
|
Lead bronzes
|
|
C93900
|
C93900 / C939 / CDA939
|
–
|
–
|
Lead bronzes
|
|
C94100
|
C94100 / C941 / CDA941
|
CC497K
|
CuSn5Pb20-C
|
Lead bronzes
|
|
C95200
|
C95200 / C952 / CDA952
|
CC331G
|
CuAl10Fe2-C
|
Aluminium Bronzes
|
|
C95400
|
C95400 / C954 / CDA954
|
–
|
–
|
Aluminium Bronzes
|
|
C95500
|
C95500 / C955 / CDA955
|
CC333G
|
CuAl10Fe5Ni5-C
|
Aluminium Bronzes
|
|
C95520
|
C95520 / C955 / CDA955
|
–
|
–
|
Aluminium Bronzes
|
|
C95800
|
C95800 / C958 / CDA958
|
–
|
–
|
Aluminium Bronzes
|
|
C95900
|
C95900 / C959 / CDA959
|
–
|
–
|
Aluminium Bronzes
|
|
ASTM B271
|
Closest EN Alloy
|
Type of Alloy
|
Notes
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
C83600
|
CC491K (CuSn5Zn5Pb5-C)
|
Tin bronzes
|
Leaded gunmetal; widely used for valves/plumbing
|
|
C84400
|
CC490K (CuSn3Zn8Pb5-C)
|
Tin bronzes
|
Semi-red brass; lower tin than C83600
|
|
C86200
|
CC764S (CuZn34Mn3Al2Fe1-C)
|
High tensile brasses
|
Manganese bronze; high strength
|
|
C90300
|
CC483K (CuSn8Zn4Pb) or –
|
Tin bronzes
|
Navy G bronze; high tin, no lead
|
|
C90500
|
CC216K (CuSn9Zn2) or –
|
Tin bronzes
|
Gunmetal; higher tin than C90300
|
|
C92200
|
CC492K (CuSn6Zn4Pb2-C)
|
Tin bronzes
|
Navy M bronze; steam/pressure applications
|
|
C93200
|
CC493K (CuSn7Zn4Pb7-C)
|
Tin bronzes
|
High-leaded tin bronze; bearing alloy
|
|
C93600
|
– (no direct EN)
|
Lead bronzes
|
Very high lead; soft bearing material
|
|
C93700
|
CC495K (CuSn10Pb10-C)
|
Lead bronzes
|
High-lead tin bronze; anti-friction
|
|
C93800
|
CC496K (CuSn7Pb15-C)
|
Lead bronzes
|
High-lead bearing bronze
|
|
C95200
|
CC331G (CuAl10Fe2-C)
|
Aluminium bronzes
|
Basic Al-bronze; good corrosion resistance
|
|
C95400
|
CC332G (CuAl10Fe3Mn2-C) or –
|
Aluminium bronzes
|
Heat-treatable; higher strength
|
|
C95500
|
CC333G (CuAl10Fe5Ni5-C)
|
Aluminium bronzes
|
Nickel-aluminum bronze; highest strength
|
|
C95800
|
CC334G (CuAl10Fe5Ni5Mn1-C) or –
|
Aluminium bronzes
|
Propeller-grade; seawater resistant
|
|
C95900
|
—
|
Aluminium bronzes
|
Specialty high-Al, low-Fe/Ni variant
|
Below is a comprehensive comparison of all Bronze Alloys that appear in the three key ASTM casting standards:
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Alloy (UNS)
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ASTM B505 (Continuous Cast)
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ASTM B271 (Centrifugal Cast)
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ASTM B22 (Sand & Static Cast)
|
Alloy Family
|
Primary Use Notes
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C83600
|
 |
|
|
Leaded Red Brass (Tin Bronze)
|
Valves, fittings, plumbing
|
|
C84400
|
|
|
|
Leaded Semi-Red Brass
|
Low-pressure valves, fittings
|
|
C86200
|
|
|
—
|
High-Strength Yellow Brass (Mn Bronze)
|
Gears, marine hardware
|
|
C86300
|
|
|
—
|
High-Strength Yellow Brass (Mn Bronze)
|
Heavy-load bushings, gears
|
|
C90300
|
|
|
|
Tin Bronze (Gun Metal)
|
Bearings, pump parts
|
|
C90500
|
|
|
|
Tin Bronze (Gun Metal)
|
Gears, bearings
|
|
C90700
|
|
|
|
High-Tin Bronze
|
Heavy-duty bearings
|
|
C92200
|
|
|
|
Leaded Tin Bronze (Navy M)
|
Marine valves, pump impellers
|
|
C92300
|
—
|
|
|
Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Valves, marine fittings
|
|
C92600
|
—
|
|
—
|
Leaded Tin Bronze
|
General-purpose castings
|
|
C92700
|
|
|
|
Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Bearings, bushings
|
|
C92800
|
—
|
|
—
|
Leaded Tin Bronze
|
High-load bearings
|
|
C92900
|
—
|
|
—
|
Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Heavy-duty bearings
|
|
C93200
|
|
|
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze (Bearing Bronze)
|
Most common bearing alloy
|
|
C93400
|
—
|
|
—
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Light-duty bearings
|
|
C93500
|
—
|
|
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Bushings, washers
|
|
C93600
|
|
|
—
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Heavy-duty bearings
|
|
C93700
|
|
|
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Bearings, bushings
|
|
C93800
|
|
|
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Anti-friction bearings
|
|
C93900
|
|
|
—
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Low-speed, high-load
|
|
C94000
|
—
|
|
—
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Specialty bearings
|
|
C94100
|
|
|
—
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Very soft, high lubricity
|
|
C94300
|
—
|
|
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Soft bearings, overlays
|
|
C94400
|
—
|
|
—
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Low-cost bearings
|
|
C94500
|
—
|
|
—
|
High-Leaded Tin Bronze
|
Specialty low-friction
|
|
C95200
|
|
|
|
Aluminum Bronze (9% Al)
|
Corrosion-resistant parts
|
|
C95300
|
—
|
|
|
Aluminum Bronze (Heat-treatable)
|
Gears, valve guides
|
|
C95400
|
|
|
|
Aluminum Bronze (11% Al)
|
Most popular Al-bronze
|
|
C95500
|
|
|
|
Nickel Aluminum Bronze
|
High strength, marine
|
|
C95600
|
—
|
|
—
|
Nickel Aluminum Bronze
|
Electrical components
|
|
C95700
|
—
|
|
—
|
Nickel Aluminum Bronze
|
High manganese
|
|
C95800
|
|
|
|
Nickel Aluminum Bronze (Propeller)
|
Marine propellers, valves
|
|
C95900
|
|
|
—
|
Nickel Aluminum Bronze
|
High hardness, wear
|
Summary by Standard
|
Standard
|
Casting Method
|
Bronze Alloys Covered
|
Best For
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
ASTM B505
|
Continuous cast (bars, tubes, shapes)
|
21 alloys (most common)
|
Stock shapes, bearings, bushings
|
|
ASTM B271
|
Centrifugal cast (bushings, rings)
|
30+ alloys (widest range)
|
Large cylindrical parts, high integrity
|
|
ASTM B22
|
Sand & static cast
|
18 alloys
|
Complex shapes, prototypes, valves
|
Key Selection Tips
|
Need
|
Best Alloy
|
Standard
|
|---|---|---|
|
General bearing
|
C93200
|
B505 / B271 / B22
|
|
Marine valve
|
C92200 or C95800
|
B22 or B271
|
|
High strength
|
C95500
|
B505 / B271
|
|
Corrosion + strength
|
C95400
|
B505 / B271
|
|
Plumbing/fittings
|
C83600
|
B22
|
|
Heavy load bushing
|
C93700 / C93800
|
B505 / B271
|
|
Load
|
Speed
|
Lubrication
|
Corrosion
|
Recommended Alloy
|
Standard
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medium
|
Medium
|
Grease/Oil
|
Low
|
C93200
|
B505 / B271
|
|
High
|
Low
|
Boundary
|
Low
|
C93700 / C93800
|
B505 / B271
|
|
Very High
|
Very Low
|
Dry/Emergency
|
Low
|
C94100
|
B505
|
|
High
|
Medium
|
Oil
|
High
|
C95400
|
B505 / B271
|
|
Very High
|
Low
|
Grease
|
High
|
C95500
|
B505 / B271
|
|
Extreme
|
Very Low
|
Grease
|
Moderate
|
C86300
|
B271 (large)
|
Alloy Comparison Table
|
Bushing Type
|
Recommended ASTM Alloy (UNS)
|
Key Standards
|
Composition Highlights (wt%)
|
Key Properties
|
Typical Applications
|
Manufacturing Notes
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brass Bush
|
C36000 (Free-Cutting Brass) C83600 (Leaded Red Brass) C86300 (High-Tensile Manganese Brass)
|
ASTM B16 (rod/bar) ASTM B505/B271 (casting) ASTM B22 (sand cast)
|
Cu 60–65, Zn 30–40, Pb 2–3 (C36000) Cu 84–86, Sn 4–6, Zn 4–6 (C83600)
|
Excellent machinability, moderate strength, good corrosion resistance
|
Plumbing fittings, low-load bushings, valves
|
Easy to machine; stock in 1–12″ OD; custom grooves for lubrication
|
|
Bronze Bush
|
C93200 (SAE 660 Bearing Bronze) C93700 (High-Leaded Tin Bronze) C90300 (Gun Metal)
|
ASTM B505 (continuous) ASTM B271 (centrifugal) ASTM B22 (sand)
|
Cu 81–85, Sn 6–7, Pb 6–8 (C93200) Cu 78–82, Sn 9–11, Pb 8–11 (C93700)
|
High load capacity, embeddability, anti-seizure
|
General bearings, heavy-duty bushings, pumps
|
Most popular; HB 65–75 hardness; up to 60″ OD in centrifugal cast
|
|
Aluminum Bronze Bush
|
C95400 (9–11% Al) C95500 (Ni-Al Bronze) C95200 (8–11% Al)
|
ASTM B505/B271 (casting) ASTM B148 (sand cast)
|
Cu 83–87, Al 10–11.5, Fe 3–5 (C95400) Cu 78–82, Al 10–11.5, Ni 3.5–4.5 (C95500)
|
Superior strength (up to 90 ksi tensile), corrosion/wear resistance
|
Marine propellers, aerospace bushings, valves
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Heat-treatable for higher hardness (HB 140–220); excellent in saltwater
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Silicon Bronze Bush
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C65500 (High Silicon Bronze) C65100 (Low Silicon “B”) C65620 (High-Strength Si Bronze)
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ASTM B96/B98 (rod/tube) ASTM B30 (ingot) AMS 4616 (forging)
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Cu 95–97, Si 2.8–3.8, Mn 0.5 max (C65500) Cu 96–99, Si 1.3–1.7 (C65100)
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Good weldability, fatigue resistance, non-sparking
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Marine hardware, pole line bushings, sculptures
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Moderate strength (machinability 40%); corrosion-resistant in chemicals; custom forging available
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Phosphor Bronze Bush
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C51000 (5% Sn Phosphor Bronze) C54400 (Leaded Phosphor Bronze) C53400 (Phosphor Bronze B-1)
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ASTM B103/B139 (sheet/rolled bar) ASTM B505 (continuous cast) SAE J461
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Cu 94–96, Sn 4–6, P 0.03–0.35 (C51000) Cu 87–89, Sn 3.5–5.5, Pb 3–5 (C54400)
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High fatigue strength, low friction, self-lubricating film
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Electrical connectors, precision bearings, gears
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Excellent for high-speed/low-load; H04 temper for hardness; custom wire forms
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Finished products, solution for the manufacture of finished bronze parts and self lubricating bronze based on our clients’ drawings.
We specialize in providing end-to-end solutions, from material selection (using alloys like those in the ASTM B271 table, such as C93200 for bearings or C95400 for high-strength parts) to precision fabrication. Our process ensures parts meet exact specifications, tolerances, and performance needs, reducing friction, wear, and downtime.
