Applications
| Alloy Type | BS Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|
Aluminium Bronze |
CA104/BSB23/DTD197 |
Wrought alloy having high corrosion resistance(especially sea water), strength and resistance to fatigue & wear |
Aluminium Bronze |
AB1-C |
Similar to above but cast specification |
Aluminium Bronze |
AB2-C |
Similar to above but cast specification |
Aluminium Bronze |
NES833 |
Wrought alloy having high corrosion resistance(especially sea water), strength and resistance to fatigue & wear, with increased impact resistance. |
Gunmetal |
G1 |
Lead free gunmetal, used for high strength applications |
High tensile Brass |
HTB1 |
High strength with good resistance to corrosion |
High tensile Brass |
HTB2 |
High strength with good resistance to corrosion |
Leaded Bronze |
LB1-C |
General purpose bearing alloy, suitable for corrosive conditions, and poor lubrication. |
Leaded Bronze |
LB2-C |
General purpose bearing alloy, suitable for corrosive conditions, and poor lubrication. |
Leaded Bronze |
LB4-C |
Low load bearing use where lubrication and alignment is poor. |
Leaded Bronze |
LB5-C |
Low load bearing use where lubrication and alignment is poor. |
Leaded Gunmetal |
LG2-C |
Leaded gunmetal with wide range of application esspecially water fittings & valves |
Leaded Gunmetal |
LG4-C |
Similar to above but with higher strength. |
Leaded Gunmetal |
SAE 660 |
Good all-round bearing alloy, with excellent availability |
Leaded phosphor bronze |
LPB1 |
Similar applications to PB1/2, but where strength is less critical. |
Nickel Gunmetal |
G3 |
Lead free gunmetal, used for high strength applications. Very good of heavy duty bearing applications |
Phosphor Bronze |
PB101/2/3/4 |
Wrought specification. Applications where toughness, wear resistance and hardness are required. Requires good lubrication and alignment |
Phosphor Bronze |
DTD265A |
Similar to above |
Phosphor Bronze |
PB1-C |
Cast specification, with applications as above |
Phosphor Bronze |
PB2-C |
Similar to above, but also used on gear and worm wheels. |