AMPCOLOY® 940
Description
AMPCOLOY® 940 is a high-performance copper alloy designed to excel in a variety of industrial applications. This versatile alloy has exceptional properties, including high electrical and thermal conductivity combined with impressive tensile strength and hardness, ensuring durability and longevity in demanding environments. It also replaces beryllium-containing RWMA Class 3 alloys to meet stringent health and safety regulations.
Manufacturing process
Extruded
Forged
Sand Casted
Available in
Hexagonal
Plate
Rectangle
Round
Key Features
- High electrical & thermal conductivity
- Beryllium-free
- Food certified by ISEGA
- High tensile strength & hardness
- RWMA Class 3
- Corrosion resistant & coatable
- Increasing conductivity at higher temperatures
- Recommended max. Operating Temperature: 450°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
- Replaces beryllium-containing alloys
- Used to comply with strict health and safety regulations
- Electrode holders, spot-welding electrodes & seam welding discs
- Cooling inserts & injection nozzles in the plastic molding industry
- Plunger tips for cold-chamber aluminum die casting machines
- Projection & butt-welding dies
- Energy engineering components
Extended Overview
AMPCOLOY® 940 is used in a wide variety of industries due to its superior properties. This high conductivity bronze alloy is used for resistance welding, die casting and injection molding where its durability and heat resistance are paramount. Its wide range of applications makes it an indispensable material for industries seeking superior performance and safety compliance.
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 | Rp0,2 Mpa | A5 % | HBW | W/m·K | IACS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.71 | 689 | 517 | 13 | 210 | 208 | 48% |
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