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

Extruded

Forged

Forged

Sand Casted

Sand Casted

Available in

Hexagonal

Hexagonal

Plate

Plate

Rectangle

Rectangle

Round

Round

Key Features

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

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
8.716895171321020848%

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Documents Download

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AMPCOLOY® 940 Technical Datasheet Download
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AMPCOLOY® 940 Technical Datasheet US Download
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Material Selection Guide Download
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