
Aluminium Bronze
Aluminium Bronze is used in many heavy duty applications which require good ductility, tensile strength, deformation in overloaded situations, weldability etc. In Aluminium Bronze, Aluminium is the main alloy metal added to copper. Aluminium bronzes are more recognized for their corrosion resistance and high solidity. Aluminium bronzes are also resistant to corrosion in sea water.
Applications :
Aluminium bronzes are majorly used in applications where their resistance to corrosion makes them preferable to other engineering materials.
These applications include:
• Plain Bearings
• Valve components
• Engine components
• Guitar strings
• Landing gear components on aircraft
• Underwater fastenings in naval architecture
• Ship propellers