C93200 Bearing Bronze Bushing
C93200, also known as SAE 660 or Leaded Tin Bronze, is a high-performance copper alloy widely used for bushings, bearings, and thrust washers. It belongs to the Leaded Tin Bronze family
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Chemical Composition
Mechanical Properties

Dimensional Ranges for C93200 Bushings

C93200 bushings are available in standardized shapes and sizes, optimized for industrial applications:

ShapeSize Range (OD)Standard Length
Solid Bushings1/2" to 13" (12.7–330 mm)144" (3.66 m)
Tubular Bushings1" to 16" (25.4–406 mm)144" (3.66 m)

Notes:

  • Rectangular bushings are also available up to 20" (508 mm) in width, but these are less common for standard bushing applications .
  • Custom lengths and diameters can be manufactured for specialized requirements.


Key International Standards

C93200 bushings comply with the following standards, ensuring global interoperability and quality:

StandardRegion/OrganizationScope
ASTM B505/B505MUSA (ASTM)Specifies requirements for continuous cast copper alloy products, including chemical composition and mechanical properties .
SAE 660 (J461/J462)USA (SAE)Defines material specifications for automotive and industrial bearings .
DIN 2.1090 (RG7)Germany (DIN)Equivalent to C93200, used for sliding bearings and bushings in European machinery .
AS1565 C93200Australia (AS)Governs leaded tin bronze alloys for engineering components .

Additional Standards:

  • MIL-B-11553: U.S. military specification for bronze bushings .
  • ISO 4382-1: International standard for plain bearings (material compatibility) .


Detailed Chemical Composition of C93200 Copper Alloy (in Weight Percentage)

C93200, also known as SAE 660 or High-Leaded Tin Bronze, has the following standardized chemical composition ranges:

  • Copper (Cu): 81.0–85.0%
  • Tin (Sn): 6.3–7.5%
  • Lead (Pb): 6.0–8.0%
  • Zinc (Zn): 1.0–4.0%
  • Nickel (Ni): ≤1.0%
  • Antimony (Sb): ≤0.35%
  • Iron (Fe): ≤0.20%
  • Phosphorus (P): ≤0.15%
  • Sulfur (S): ≤0.08%
  • Silicon (Si): ≤0.005%
  • Aluminum (Al): ≤0.005%

The alloy may also contain trace amounts of manganese (Mn) and other elements, but these are not primary constituents 


Mechanical Properties of C93200 Copper Alloy

C93200 exhibits a balanced combination of strength, wear resistance, and machinability. Key mechanical properties include:

Tensile and Yield Strength

  • Tensile Strength: 213–241 MPa (31–35 ksi)
    • Heat-treated (M07 temper): 241 MPa (35 ksi)
  • Yield Strength (0.5% offset): 103–138 MPa (15–20 ksi)
    • Heat-treated (M07 temper): 138 MPa (20 ksi)

Ductility and Hardness

  • Elongation at Break: 10–20% (varies with processing)
    • As-cast condition: 20%
    • Cold-worked/heat-treated: 10%
  • Hardness:
    • Brinell Hardness (HB): 65
    • Rockwell B Hardness: Up to 70

Elastic and Compressive Properties

  • Elastic Modulus: 117 GPa (16,969 ksi)
  • Poisson’s Ratio: 0.34
  • Compressive Strength: 315 MPa (45,700 psi)

Fatigue and Impact Resistance

  • Fatigue Strength: 110 MPa (16,000 psi)
  • Izod Impact Strength: 8.00 J (5.90 ft·lb)

Physical Properties

  • Density: 8.8–8.94 g/cm³ (0.318–0.323 lb/in³)
  • Thermal Conductivity: 59.0 W/m·K (409 BTU·in/hr·ft²·°F)
  • Thermal Expansion Coefficient: 18.0 µm/m·°C (10.0 µin/in·°F)


Additional Notes on Performance

  1. Machinability: Rated 70% (excellent due to lead content) .
  2. Corrosion Resistance: Resists biofouling and corrosion in marine/chemical environments .
  3. Applications: Widely used in bearings, bushings, pumps, gears, and automotive components due to its wear resistance and load-bearing capacity .


INTRODUCTION

Production process and product advantages of C93200 copper bushing:


1. Production process

Casting process

C93200 alloy is mainly produced by continuous casting, centrifugal casting or sand casting. The continuous casting process can form a high-density non-porous structure, reduce tool wear and scrap rate. Centrifugal casting avoids defects such as sand holes and pores by controlling the rotation speed and casting temperature (such as 854-977°C) to ensure material uniformity.


Machining and molding

The cast blank is machined by turning, drilling, milling and other machining steps to make bushings with complex shapes. Its excellent machinability (Machinability Rating 70) supports precision tolerance requirements.


Surface treatment

Includes pre-degreasing, shot blasting, phosphating (partial outsourcing treatment) and other processes to improve surface quality and corrosion resistance. Some bushings also require vulcanization processes (such as rubber vulcanization) to enhance functionality.


4. Welding and heat treatment

Supports technologies such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and resistance welding. Heat treatment (such as annealing at 750-850℃) can optimize mechanical properties and improve hardness and strength.


2. Product advantages

Material characteristics


Wear resistance and load-bearing capacity: The synergistic effect of lead (6-8%) and tin (6.3-7.5%) significantly improves wear resistance, with a tensile strength of 300 N/mm² and a Brinell hardness of 75 HB, which is suitable for high-load scenarios.

Corrosion resistance: It has excellent resistance to seawater, moisture and chemicals and is suitable for marine environments.

Lubricity: The lubricating properties of lead reduce friction and reduce maintenance requirements.

Processing performance

Zinc (2-4%) improves alloy fluidity, and lead improves cutting performance, supports efficient machining, and can be processed into a variety of bushing types such as straight barrel and flange.


Wide application


Automotive industry: used for bearings, piston pin bushings, suspension bushings, etc. to ensure durability at high speeds.

Heavy machinery: such as crane bearings, rolling mill bearings, hydraulic press bushings, withstand high pressure and impact loads.

General fields: pumps, valves, impellers and other components, compatible with a temperature range of -450°F to +500°F.

Economical and maintenance

Long service life, low maintenance cost, only regular lubrication is required to extend the service life. Composite material optimization (such as adding 4.5% marble powder) can further improve wear resistance.

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