AMPCO® 18
Centrifugally Casted
Extruded
Forged
Horizontal Continuous Casted
Rolled
Sand Casted
Description
- Exceptional Durability: Provides superior wear and fatigue resistance for long-lasting performance in demanding applications.
- High Strength Alloy: This bronze alloy offers impressive strength and hardness, making it an excellent choice for critical components.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for a wide range of applications, including bushings, bearings, gears, valve seats, and process and marine components.
- Precise and Reliable: With a compact grain structure, good surface finish, and adherence to commercial tolerances, AMPCO® 18 is known for its precision and reliability.
Properties and Specifications
AMPCO® 18 is a high-performance bronze alloy known for its exceptional properties and specifications. This alloy has a compact grain structure and excellent physical properties as a result of careful phase distribution and hot working during the extrusion process. It offers high strength, hardness, and resistance to wear and fatigue, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications. With a good surface finish that meets commercial tolerances, AMPCO® 18 is particularly suitable for volume production applications. Its versatility and reliability make it a top choice for industries that require precision, durability, and exceptional performance in components such as bushings, bearings, gears, valve seats, and more.
Applications
AMPCO® 18 finds versatile applications in a wide range of industries. This high-strength bronze alloy excels in applications requiring exceptional durability and wear resistance. It is commonly used in critical components such as bushings, bearings, gears, and valve seats, where precision and durability are paramount. In addition to these mechanical applications, it is ideal for use in pipes, tubes, joints, and various parts used in process, marine, and related industries. Its superior properties and performance make it the first choice for applications where reliability and robustness are required, helping to extend component life and reduce maintenance requirements.
Best used
For bushings, bearings, gears, worm wheels, valve seats and guides, pump rods and gibs.
Ideally suited for
Pipes, tubes, joints and other pieces used in process, marine or similar industries.