Blog Manganese Bronze Material Profile

Grade

• HIGH TENSILE (C86300) Manganese Bronze

Description

• Family of bronzes primarily known for its extremely high strength and ability to resist the corrosive effects of seawater and brine. Often referred to as Yellow Brass.

Properties – Why select this material

• Tensile strengths range from 60,000 psi to 110,000 psi and are readily obtainable depending on the composition of the alloy chosen.
• Great care must be taken when using these alloys as bearings because manganese bronze and steel do not wear well together. Wear is rapid, and under high loads and speed, a seizure can occur. Alignment must be precise and positive lubrication is essential.

Applications – Frequent uses

• Trunnion bearings
• Heavily stressed gears, worm gears, and worms
• Gearshift forks
• Impellers
• Highly stressed machine parts.

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