AMPCO® 26

Description

AMPCO® 26 is a high-performance hard aluminum bronze alloy engineered for demanding environments. With carefully balanced chemical composition and mechanical properties, including excellent hardness and tensile strength, it delivers superior performance where both strength and durability are essential.

Manufacturing process

Centrifugally Casted

Centrifugally Casted

Forged

Forged

Horizontal Continuous Casted

Horizontal Continuous Casted

Sand Casted

Sand Casted

Key Features

Key Features

  • High hardness
  • Wear-resistant
  • High compressive strength
  • Suitable for high compressive loads
  • Good frictional properties & sliding characteristics
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Easy to polish for a mirror finish
  • Recommended max. Operating Temperature: 350°C*

*Note: This value is provided for information purposes only. For a detailed assessment, please contact our engineering team to evaluate your specific application conditions.

Applications

Applications

  • Deep drawing rings
  • Tube forming, welding & sizing rolls
  • Bending tools & dies
  • Work rolls & forming rolls
  • Tube end forming tools
  • Stainless steel & metal forming processes
  • Wear applications with high compressive loads

Extended Overview

AMPCO® 26 is widely used in applications where exceptional hardness and toughness are essential. It is especially effective in stainless steel drawing dies, excelling under the high pressures and abrasive forces of metal forming. Its superior properties make it a reliable solution in manufacturing, metalworking, and other demanding industries where strength and durability are critical.

Mechanical Properties Composition

These are nominal values as these tables are used for comparative purposes. If specific figures are required, please go to the product page and download the technical data sheets for exact specs.

Rmc kg/dm3 Rpc0,1 Mpa Rp0,2 Mpa A5 % HBW W/m·K Coefficient of Friction
6.8416017200420330.32

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AMPCO® 26 Technical Datasheet Download
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AMPCO® 26 Technical Datasheet US Download
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Material Selection Guide Download

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