Bronze

SAE 62 Bronze
Tin bronze for wear and friction
Tin bronze (C90500) with excellent wear resistance and load capacity. Ideal for bushings, bearings, worm wheels and gears subject to friction and heavy loads.
Main features
Withstands high loads
Resists frictional wear
Ideal for gears and bearings
Standards and equivalents
| SAE | UNS | ASTM | EN | DIN | JIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | C90500 | B584 / B505 / B271 | CC480K | 2.1050 | CAC403 |
Chemical composition
| % | Sn | Zn | Pb | Ni | Fe | Cu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 9.0 | 1.0 | ---- | ---- | ---- | 86.0 |
| Max | 11.0 | 3.0 | 0.30 | 1.00 | 0.20 | 89.0 |
Supply condition
Continuous casting
Centrifugal casting
Sand castingAvailable package sizes
Round bars1/2" – 4"12.7 mm – 101.6 mm
Hollow bars1 1/2" × 3/4" – 4" × 2"38.1 mm × 19.05 mm – 101.6 mm × 50.8 mm—
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Typical applications
- Bushings and sleeves
- Plain bearings
- Worm gears and gears
- ACME lead screw nuts
- Wear plates and guides
- Thrust washers
- Bushings for industrial machinery
- Pump and valve parts
- Hydraulic components
- Sleeves for pins and shafts
Note: The information and values in this data sheet are provided for reference only and may vary depending on manufacturing, treatment and application conditions. They do not constitute guaranteed specifications, so use and interpretation of this data is the user's responsibility.
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