Wear & Corrosion Resistance

AMPCO METAL is able to extend to customers our proven and unique expertise in solving the world’s most-pressing wear and corrosive challenges.

Wear Resistance

• Our unique MICROCAST® manufacturing process allows for optimal control of grain size, density and dispersion, contributing to the rugged wear resistance of AMPCO® alloys.
• Wear applications include brake pads for roller coasters, worm gear wheels, wear plates, bearings and all types of friction applications.

Corrosion Resistance

• Aluminum Bronzes and copper alloys containing aluminium are renowned for high strength and exceptional corrosion resistance.
• This strength is similar to medium-carbon steel and the alloy’s exceptional corrosion resistance.