Graphite impregnated bronze
Bronze is an excellent choice for wear plates due to its low friction coefficient, ensuring longer assembly life. We use bronze alloys, high-tensile brasses, and aluminum bronzes as base materials.
graphite impregnated bronze
Graphite-Impregnated Bronze
Choose from our selection of graphite-impregnated bronze, including plate, thrust washer, flange bearings in a wide range of custom sizes. The trusted solution for offshore, hydropower, and dam gate applications.
Material: Bronze with graphite inserts.
Version: Self-lubricating.
Material properties:
Base alloys: CuZn25Al5Mn4Fe3-C.
Graphite Plugged/Impregnated Bronze Plate & Bearings
Plug graphite bearings are primarily used in applications that need continual lubrication in hard to reach areas.
Graphite Plug Plates, wear plate material
A graphite-impregnated bronze plate is a specialized material that combines the properties of bronze and graphite to create a self-lubricating, wear-resistant, and durable component. It is commonly used in applications where friction, heat, and wear are significant concerns. Here’s an overview of its characteristics, benefits, and applications:
Key Characteristics
- Material Composition:
- Bronze: Provides strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal conductivity.
- Graphite: Acts as a solid lubricant, reducing friction and wear.
- Self-Lubricating:
- The graphite embedded in the bronze matrix is released during operation, reducing the need for external lubrication.
- Wear Resistance:
- The combination of bronze and graphite ensures long-lasting performance in high-friction environments.
- Thermal Conductivity:
- Bronze’s thermal conductivity helps dissipate heat, making it suitable for high-temperature applications.
- Corrosion Resistance:
- Bronze offers good resistance to corrosion, especially in marine and industrial environments.
Benefits
- Reduces maintenance requirements due to self-lubrication.
- Extends the lifespan of components in high-wear applications.
- Performs well in high-load and high-temperature conditions.
- Suitable for use in environments where liquid lubricants are impractical.
Applications
Graphite-impregnated bronze plates are used in various industries, including:
- Industrial Machinery:
- Bearings, bushings, and thrust washers.
- Slide plates and wear plates.
- Automotive:
- Brake systems, clutch components, and suspension parts.
- Marine:
- Propeller shafts, rudder bearings, and other components exposed to seawater.
- Aerospace:
- High-performance bearings and sliding components.
- Construction:
- Heavy equipment components subject to high loads and friction.
- Food Processing:
- Machinery components where lubrication must be minimal or food-safe.
Manufacturing Process
The graphite-impregnated bronze plate is typically manufactured using a powder metallurgy process:
- Bronze powder is mixed with graphite particles.
- The mixture is compressed into the desired shape.
- The compacted material is sintered at high temperatures to fuse the particles.
- The final product is machined to precise dimensions.
Considerations
- Load Capacity: Ensure the plate is rated for the specific load and pressure of the application.
- Temperature Range: Verify the material’s performance at the operating temperatures.
- Environment: Consider exposure to chemicals, moisture, or other corrosive elements.
If you have a specific application or need further details, feel free to ask!
Exploring the Benefits: Bronze Bushings with Graphite Plugs
Graphite-Impregnated Bronze Plates and Plugged Bronze Bushings are self-lubricating solutions ideal for applications where standard lubrication is impractical.
Plain & Self-Lubricating Bushings
Machined cast bronze plate with solid graphite inserts in custom patterns and sizes. Made of metallic, graphite-impregnated brass with standard or thin walls in metric sizes, featuring a shouldered design to prevent removal from the plate.
Bronze Wear Plates Application
Our Bronze Wear Plates have been proven to run successfully in an extensive range of industrial applications. We produce self-lubricating components based on your drawings or samples, including V-guides, wear plates, multi-surface parts, guiding elements, and ball-and-socket joints.
Material Selection, Bronze sliding pad with solid lubricant.
Bronze is chosen for its low friction coefficient and excellent wear resistance, making it ideal for wear plates. Different bronze alloys, such as phosphor bronze and silicon bronze, offer varying properties. Selecting the appropriate alloy depends on specific requirements like strength and corrosion resistance, ensuring the final product meets the desired performance criteria.
Application Suitability:
Wear plates made from bronze are used in various industries, including automotive, industrial machinery, and even household appliances, where durability and reliability are crucial.
Bronze’s combination of low friction, high wear resistance, and customizable properties makes it an excellent choice for wear plates in various applications. Its ability to handle heavy loads and harsh conditions, coupled with quick turnaround capabilities for custom orders, solidifies its position as a preferred material in industries where durability and performance are paramount.
The manufacturing of bronze wear plates is a sophisticated process that demands expertise in material science, machining technology, and quality control. By focusing on these aspects, manufacturers can produce durable and precise components that satisfy the needs of equipment manufacturers, ensuring reliable performance in various applications.
Key Features of Self-Lubricating Bronze Bushing Bearings for the Oil & Gas Industry!
Self-lubricating Bearing Hoist Equipment designed to operate efficiently without the need for additional lubrication ensures smooth functionality. This type of hoist equipment incorporates self-lubricating bearings, which reduce maintenance needs and enhance performance over time.
Cast Bronze Bushings & Wear Plate with Solid Lubricant Inserts, with graphite inserts for temperatures above 250°C
Cast Bronze Bushings & Wear Plate with Solid Lubricant Inserts, \with graphite inserts for temperatures above 250°C
A bronze wear plate is a type of component made from bronze alloys, specifically designed to withstand wear and abrasion in various industrial applications.
Custom Bronze Plate Features
We manufacture a wide range of bronze wear plate formats and shapes, including. Bronze Plated Wear Plates come in both inch and metric. Wear Plates Materials are made of Aluminum Bronze with Graphite Plugs.
Graphite Plugged Bronze Bushings are self-lubricating and ideal for heavy load, high-temperature applications where traditional lubrication is impractical. They are made from various bronze alloys, including C95400 Aluminum Bronze, C93200 Bearing Bronze, and C86300 Manganese Bronze.
- Self-lubricating for situations where standard lubrication is impractical.
- Performs effectively under diverse loads, speeds, and conditions.
- Resistant to corrosive and harsh environments.
- Operates efficiently in medium to high temperatures up to 600°F.
- Compatible with most viscous lubricants, oils, and greases.
Self lubricating bronze wear plates， Custom-made products
Bronze plates are designed for use with external lubrication. Our high-quality bronze alloys and the wide range of compatible lubricants available make them suitable for diverse operating conditions. In addition to our extensive range of standard products, we also specialize in providing custom-made rotation and milled parts. These products are manufactured using special bronze materials with integrated solid lubrication, ensuring optimal performance and durability. Furthermore, we offer the flexibility to modify standard products to meet your specific requirements. To assess feasibility, all we need is your detailed drawing or 3D model, along with information about the assembly situation, such as load cases and operating conditions. This allows us to tailor our solutions precisely to your needs.
JSP Graphite Plate are high-performance solid lubrication products widely used in various industrial fields. Below is detailed information about JSP Graphite Graphite Plugged Bronz Plate:
1. Product Features
Self-Lubricating Properties: JSP Graphite Plugged Bronz Plate are embedded with solid lubricants such as graphite or molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) on a high-performance copper alloy base. During operation, they form a solid lubrication film, reducing friction and wear, and lowering the friction coefficient.
High Load Capacity: Thanks to the metal base, JSP Graphite Graphite Plugged Bronz Plate exhibit excellent load-bearing capacity, making them particularly suitable for heavy-load, low-speed, reciprocating, or oscillating conditions.
High Temperature and Impact Resistance: These Graphite Plugged Bronz Plate maintain stable performance even in high-temperature environments (up to 300°C–400°C) and harsh conditions, making them ideal for applications in metallurgy, mining machinery, and similar fields.
Eco-Friendly and Maintenance-Free: The use of solid lubricants eliminates the need for oil-based maintenance, reducing maintenance costs and minimizing environmental pollution.
2. Technical Specifications
Base Material: Typically high-strength brass (e.g., CuZn25A16Fe3Mn3 or CuZn24AL6).
Friction Coefficient: 0.04–0.16.
Operating Temperature: Up to 300°C–400°C.
Load Capacity: Dynamic load up to 100 N/mm², static load up to 25 N/mm².
Sliding Speed: 0.4 m/s under dry friction conditions, 5 m/s with oil lubrication.
3. Application Areas
JSP Graphite Graphite Plugged Bronz Plate are widely used in the following industries:
Metallurgy: Continuous casting machines, steel rolling equipment, etc.
Transportation: Train supports, ships, etc.
Mining Machinery: Suitable for heavy-load, low-speed operating conditions.
Mold and Machinery Manufacturing: Stamping molds, hydro turbines, bridge equipment, etc.
4. Product Advantages
Long Service Life: The formation of a solid lubrication film significantly reduces wear, extending the product’s lifespan.
Versatile Designs: Customizable to meet the requirements of different operating conditions, offering strong adaptability.
Cost-Effective: Compared to traditional copper-based Graphite Plugged Bronz Plate, JSP Graphite Graphite Plugged Bronz Plateprovide higher cost performance.
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| Property/Application | C93200 Bearing Bronze | C95400 Aluminum Bronze | C86300 Manganese Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Composition | Copper (81–85%), Tin (6.3–7.5%), Lead (6–8%), Zinc (1–4%) | Copper (83–87%), Aluminum (10–11.5%), Iron (3–5%), Nickel (1.5%) | Copper (60–66%), Manganese (2.5–5%), Aluminum (5–7.5%), Zinc (22–28%) |
| Key Properties | – Excellent machinability | – High tensile and yield strength | – High strength |
| – Good anti-friction properties | – Exceptional corrosion resistance | – Excellent wear resistance | |
| – High lead content for lubrication | – Excellent wear resistance | – Good corrosion resistance | |
| Typical Applications | – Bearings and bushings | – Marine hardware | – Heavy-duty bearings |
| – Light-duty gears | – Valve components | – Gears and worm wheels | |
| – Automotive fittings | – High-strength clamps | – Valve stems | |
| – Pump components | – Spur gears | – Hydraulic cylinder parts | |
| Strength | – Tensile Strength: 240 MPa | – Tensile Strength: 600–710 MPa | – Tensile Strength: 820 MPa |
| – Yield Strength: 130 MPa | – Yield Strength: 240–360 MPa | – Yield Strength: 460 MPa | |
| Corrosion Resistance | Moderate, suitable for general-purpose applications | Excellent, especially in marine and saltwater environments | Good, suitable for industrial and marine applications |
| Machinability | Excellent, due to high lead content | Good, but less than C93200 due to higher hardness | Moderate, harder to machine than C93200 |
| Wear Resistance | Good, suitable for light to moderate wear applications | Excellent, ideal for high-wear and high-impact applications | Excellent, suitable for heavy-load and high-wear applications |
| Temperature Resistance | Up to 160°C | Up to 230°C | Up to 160°C |
| Cost | Moderate, due to lead content | Higher, due to aluminum and nickel content | Higher, due to manganese and zinc content |
Summary of Applications:
- C93200 Bearing Bronze: Ideal for general-purpose bearings, bushings, and light-duty applications where machinability and moderate strength are key factors.
- C95400 Aluminum Bronze: Best suited for marine hardware and other environments requiring high strength, excellent wear resistance, and outstanding corrosion resistance.
- C86300 Manganese Bronze: Excellent for heavy-duty bearings, gears, and components subject to high loads and wear, while still providing good corrosion resistance.
Properties of Selected Bearing Alloys
| Alloy No. | Generic Description | ASTM Specification | Maximum Bearing Load | Maximum PV Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 932 | High Leaded Tin Bronze | B584-C93200 | 1500 psi (10 N/mm²) | 24,000 psi-ft/min (50 N/mm²-m/min) |
| 954 | Aluminum Bronze | B148-C95400 | 4000 psi (27.5 N/mm²) | 48,000 psi-ft/min (100 N/mm²-m/min) |
| 955 | Nickel Aluminum Bronze | B148-C95500 | 6000 psi (41 N/mm²) | 72,000 psi-ft/min (150 N/mm²-m/min) |
| 863 | Manganese Bronze | B584-C86300 | 8000 psi (55 N/mm²) | 80,000 psi-ft/min (170 N/mm²-m/min) |
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