Bronze Alloys and Product Forms

Bronze alloys for U.S. industrial orders

Bronze is a broad group of copper-base alloys rather than one material. Tin bronze, phosphor bronze, aluminum bronze, silicon bronze, manganese bronze and bearing bronze can have substantially different strength, corrosion resistance, conductivity, friction behavior, castability and fabrication characteristics. Specify a recognized UNS designation or governing standard whenever possible.

Evek LLC reviews requirements for bar, rod, sheet, plate, strip, tube, wire, cast stock, bushings, forgings and customer-specified blanks. Wrought and cast designations are not interchangeable. Product-form standards, temper and dimensions must match the intended manufacturing route and service conditions.

Common bronze families

Tin and phosphor bronzes are used for springs, electrical contacts, bearings, wear parts and general corrosion-resistant components. Aluminum bronzes are selected for higher strength and service in marine or industrial environments. Silicon bronzes offer useful corrosion resistance and fabrication characteristics. Bearing bronzes are formulated for sliding and wear applications under defined lubrication and loading.

These descriptions are general and do not replace material selection. The engineer should consider mating materials, lubricant, load, speed, temperature, seawater or chemical exposure, galvanic conditions, fabrication and applicable design codes.

Information required for a quote

Send the UNS or other approved alloy designation, ASTM, SAE, AMS, EN or customer specification and revision, wrought or cast form, dimensions, temper or condition, quantity, tolerances, finish, testing, traceability and material certificate requirements.

For tube provide OD, ID or wall, length and construction. For bar provide diameter or profile and length. For sheet or plate provide thickness, width, length, edge and surface requirements. For bushings or machined parts include a drawing, machining allowance and inspection plan.

Related bronze product forms

Review bronze tube, bronze round bar and bronze sheet. Additional forms can be reviewed against the requested alloy and specification.

Request a U.S. quote

Evek LLC serves customers throughout the United States. Typical delivery is 2-3 weeks, subject to alloy, specification, form, dimensions, quantity and availability.

Contact Evek LLC with the complete requirement and U.S. delivery ZIP code.