AMPCO® 18.136
Description
AMPCO® 18.136 is a specialty bronze alloy engineered for exceptional performance and precise specifications. Heat treatment boosts its impact strength by 40% and yield strength by 10%, all while preserving its outstanding tensile strength. Combining durability with versatility, AMPCO® 18.136 is the ideal solution for demanding steel mill applications.
Manufacturing process
Centrifugally Casted
Sand Casted
Key Features
- Heat treated
- Increased impact resistance by 40%
- Improved yield strength by 10%
- Good sliding properties
- Corrosion resistant
- Wear resistant
- High ductility & elongation
- No nickel contamination & no galling against stainless steel
- Recommended max. Operating Temperature: 300°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
- Designed for extreme wear applications
- Tailor-made for steel mill components such as slippers and screw-down nuts
- Suitable for high-pressure applications and significant impact loads
- Performs well in plain bearing bushings with soft counter-rotors
- Widely used in heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and other demanding environments
Extended Overview
AMPCO® 18.136 is designed for critical steel mill applications where extreme wear and heavy impact loads are constant. Tailored and heat treated for these conditions, it excels in components such as slippers and nuts. Proven in heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and other demanding environments, this alloy delivers exceptional strength and reliability, making it the preferred choice when durability cannot be compromised.
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.
| D kg/dm3 | Rm Mpa | Rp0,5 Mpa | A5 % | HBW | W/m.°K | Coefficient of Friction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.45 | 689 | 289 | 20 | 170 | 59 | 0.18 |
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