Overview
C93700 is a highly sought-after tin/lead alloy that offers a unique combination of performance characteristics and affordability. Its high lead content not only contributes to excellent score resistance, enabling it to withstand abrasive contact and resist damage, but also enhances thermal conductivity, facilitating efficient heat transfer. The alloy's structural uniformity ensures consistent properties throughout, promoting predictable behavior and reliable performance. Furthermore, C93700 exhibits good shear properties and compressive strength, allowing it to resist forces applied parallel to its surface and withstand compression. This blend of attributes makes C93700 a compelling choice for demanding environments where thermal management, structural integrity, and resistance to wear are critical considerations.
Typical Uses
Bearings, bushings, centrifuge bushings, gears, hydraulic parts, impellers, liners, piston rings, pump and valve components, sleeves, steam fittings.
MetalTek Designation
MTEK 80-10-10
Poured At:
Wisconsin Centrifugal Division
Similar Specifications
Cast UNS: C93700
Cast Grade: C93700
Cast ASTM: B271, B22, B584
Military/AMS: QQ-C-390B
Other Specifications: SAE 64*
* Cross reference only, spec discontinued.
Typical Chemical Composition (% by wt.)
Aluminum: n/a
Carbon: n/a
Chromium: n/a
Manganese: n/a
Iron: n/a
Copper: 80
Nickel: n/a
Lead: 10
Tin: 10
Silicon: n/a
Zinc: n/a 10
Minimum Mechanical Properties
Frequently Asked Questions
Bearing bronze is an alloy designed for low-friction, high-wear-resistance applications in machinery bearings and bushings.
Used in sleeve bearings, pump bushings, and machinery where lubrication and wear resistance are essential.
It offers low friction, good load capacity, machinability, and resistance to seizure and galling in lubricated conditions.
Bearing bronze exhibits excellent conformability, embeddability, and resistance to wear and fatigue, making it ideal for sliding contact applications.