Bronze Alloy Typical Applications
- General purpose bushes & bearings
- Bearings for lifting tackle
- Automotive fittings
- Fuel & water pump bushings
- Valve & slide seating rings
- Hydraulics
- Fittings
- Thrust washers
Product Description
SigmaBronze 7 is a leaded continuously cast copper based alloy that is suitable for a variety of applications that are under medium loads whilst using adequate lubrication. This alloy offers good sliding and dry running properties and is not subject to dezincification and has a reasonable resistance to brine making it suitable for pump and valve components. SigmaBronze 7 can be used as an alternative to SAE660 in many applications but has the advantage of being available in metric sizes.
Corrosion resistance
Reasonable corrosion resistance
Related material specifications
• SAE660 • BS1400 LB4
Key features
• Excellent machining properties
• Used in bushes and bearings under medium loads
• Higher running speeds
• Good wear resistance
• Excellent anti-friction qualities
• A versatile bronze that can be used in many applications
Weldability
Not recommended but SigmaBronze 7 is soft-solderable and to some extent also brazable.
Machinability
Excellent machinability
Chemical Composition (weight %) |
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Cu |
Al |
Fe |
Ni |
P |
Pb |
Si |
Sn |
Zn |
S |
Sb |
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min |
81.00 |
5.00 |
5.40 |
2.00 |
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max |
85.00 |
0.01 |
0.20 |
2.00 |
0.10 |
8.00 |
0.01 |
8.00 |
5.00 |
0.10 |
0.30 |
Mechanical Properties (actual properties according to specification chosen) |
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Hardness Brinell |
min. 70 min. 260 min. 120 min. 12 |