AMPCO METAL provides three principal families of copper-based standard alloys: Aluminum Bronzes, Brasses, and Tin Bronzes. Each alloy group is engineered to deliver consistent mechanical, thermal and corrosion-resistance performance, supporting a wide variety of industrial requirements.

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Aluminum Bronze

Aluminum bronzes offer the highest mechanical strength within the copper-alloy spectrum. They provide excellent wear resistance, fatigue performance and stability under demanding mechanical or thermal loads.

Alloys in this family

  • CuAl10Fe5Ni5
  • CuAl10Fe2
  • CuAl9
  • CuAl10Ni3Fe2
  • CuAl11Fe6Ni6

Brass

Brass alloys provide balanced mechanical properties, good formability and consistent corrosion resistance.

Alloys in this family

  • CuZn25Al5Mn4Fe3
  • CuZn35Mn2Al1Fe1
  • CuZn37Al1
  • CuZn19Al6
  • CuZn23Al4

Tin Bronze

Tin bronzes combine wear resistance, strong sliding properties and dimensional stability.

Alloys in this family

  • CuSn8
  • CuSn9
  • CuSn10
  • CuSn12
  • CuSn11Pb2
  • CuSn12Ni2
  • CuSn7Zn2Pb3

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Our materials are used across a wide range of industries and applications, including mechanical components, heavy industry, marine and offshore engineering, aerospace, and metal forming, where durability, performance, and reliability are critical.

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AMPCO alloys provide engineers with durable, reliable materials that perform consistently across a wide range of applications. From bushings to gears, AMPCO ensures extended service life and operational efficiency.

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