Bronze

Common Bronze Rod Alloys and Uses

• C932 Bearing Bronze (SAE 660)

  • Description: This is the most commonly used bronze for bearings and bushings due to its excellent load capacity and anti-friction qualities.

  • Uses: Widely used in general fabrication, medium speed/medium load applications, and electrical components.

• C510 Phosphor Bronze

  • Description: Notable for its high toughness, strength, low coefficient of friction, and fine grain structure.

  • Uses: Ideal for precision-grade bearings, springs, electrical contacts/connectors, and marine hardware due to excellent corrosion resistance.

• C954 Aluminum Bronze

  • Description: Offers superior strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for more demanding structural applications.

  • Uses: Used for gears, valve parts, high-pressure valves, and in the aerospace and marine sectors.

• C86300 Manganese Bronze

  • Description: Known for extremely high tensile strength and significant corrosion resistance, operating well under heavy loads at low speeds.

  • Uses: Suitable for heavy-duty applications like shafts, gears, and structural supports.

• C655 Silicon Bronze

  • Description: A strong, corrosion-resistant alloy, widely used in industrial and architectural applications.

  • Uses: Used for structural supports, safety railings, and as a material for welding and brazing rods.