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
Forged
Horizontal Continuous Casted
Sand Casted
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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.84 | 1601 | 720 | 0 | 420 | 33 | 0.32 |
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