AMPCO® 863
Horizontal Continuous Casted
Description
- High strength: This alloy provides exceptional strength, making it suitable for demanding applications.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance: It is highly resistant to corrosion, ensuring durability in harsh environments.
- Versatile Applications: This aluminum bronze is used in a variety of industries, from heavy construction to industrial environments.
- Unique AMPCO Phase Microstructure: Its unique microstructure distribution, known as “AMPCO Phase,” sets it apart and contributes to its consistent superiority and lasting performance.
AMPCO® 863 Properties and Specifications
AMPCO® 863 is a continuous-cast manganese bronze alloy known for its remarkable properties. With a composition of 62% copper, 6% aluminum, 3% manganese, 3% iron, and 26% zinc, this alloy provides exceptional strength and superior corrosion resistance. It excels in heavy-duty construction markets and various industrial applications, including bearings, worm gears, cams, connecting rods, and leadscrew nuts. Specifically, this aluminum bronze has a unique microstructure distribution called the AMPCO phase that sets it apart from commercial bronze alternatives and contributes significantly to its consistent superiority and lasting performance.
AMPCO® 863 Applications
AMPCO® 863 is used in a wide variety of industries, making it a reliable choice for demanding environments. This high-strength continuously cast manganese bronze alloy is ideal for the heavy-duty construction markets, where its exceptional strength and corrosion resistance shine. It excels in applications such as segmented bushings and plain bearings, providing reliable performance and extended service life. Beyond construction, the alloy has also proven itself in industrial applications, including use in bearings, worm gears, cams, connecting rods, threaded nuts, and more. Its adaptability and durability make it a preferred material for a wide range of critical applications.
Best used
For segmented bushings, sleeve bearings, worm gears, cams, connector rods, lead screw nuts.
Ideally suited for
Heavy duty construction markets.