Aluminium Silicon Bronze Rods
Kanak Pipe Industries stands at the forefront as a leading manufacturer of Silicon Aluminum Bronze in India. The C63600 Silicon Aluminum Bronze alloy is distinguished for its exceptional hot and cold workability, making it highly suitable for a wide range of fabrication processes. This alloy lends itself effectively to bending, coining, drawing, upsetting, hot forging and pressing, knurling, roll threading, shearing, spinning, swaging, and stamping.
A noteworthy variation is the C64200 Silicon Aluminum alloy, classified as an engineering alloy that not only shares corrosion resistance with copper but also boasts significantly enhanced strength. This alloy is available in round, hexagonal, and octagonal rods, catering specifically to hot forming and free machining requirements. Widely recognized as an outstanding valve stem alloy, C64200 finds applications in gears, marine hardware, nuts, pole line hardware, and valve bodies and components.
Key Points of Aluminium Silicon Bronze Rods :
- Workability: The C63600 alloy is known for its excellent hot and cold workability, allowing for versatile fabrication processes.
- Engineering Excellence: C64200, acknowledged as an engineering alloy, not only exhibits corrosion resistance similar to copper but also demonstrates superior strength.
- Form and Shape Options: C64200 is available in round, hexagonal, and octagonal rods, providing flexibility for diverse manufacturing needs.
- Applications: Widely used as a valve stem alloy, C64200 Silicon Aluminum Bronze finds applications in gears, marine hardware, nuts, pole line hardware, and various valve components.
- Versatility: The robust forging ability and corrosion resistance of Silicon Aluminum Bronze position it as a material of choice for critical applications across diverse industries, ensuring reliability and high performance in various components and systems.
| Al | As | Cu | Fe | Pb | Ni | Si | Sn | Zn | |
| Min/Max | 3.0 – 4.0 | 0.15 | Rem | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.7 – 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Nominals | 3.5 | – | 95.5 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – |
Physical Properties:
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.4 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 16.9 ·10-6 per oC (20-300 C) |
| Density | 0.301 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.33 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 12 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.07 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 86.4 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 14.36 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 1890 F | 1032 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 16000 ksi | 110000 MPa |
| Specific Gravity | 8.33 | 8.33 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 33.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F | 57.1 W/m · oK at 20 C |
Fabrication:
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld | Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Fair |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Fair |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
| Machinability Rating | 40 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld | Fair |
| Soldering | Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld | Fair |
Sizes Available
| ROUND RODS | 8mm To 70 mm |
| HEX | 10mm To 60mm |
| SQUARE | 10mm To 60mm |
| FLAT | 10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm |
| BILLETS | Up to 200 mm |
| INGOTS | As per Specification |
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