Silicon Bronze Casting Supplier: Silicon Bronze 875 for Bearings, Gears, Propellers, & More
Erie Bronze & Aluminum is a non-ferrous silicon bronze casting supplier specializing in bronze alloy castings. Serving numerous industries, we cast a variety of non-leaded bronze alloys, including Silicon Bronze 875. Typical uses for Silicon Bronze alloy 875 include bearings, gears, impellers, propellers, valve stems, pump fixtures, valve bodies, and plumbing fixtures. This moderate strength alloys exhibits good corrosion resistance when submerged in liquids or chemicals, making it an excellent choice for harsh environments.
Choosing Silicon Bronze 875 for Your Bronze Alloy Castings
Erie Bronze & Aluminum produces Silicon Bronze alloy 875 to meet various ASTM and SAE bronze casting material specifications:
- ASTM B 584: This specification covers requirements for copper alloy sand castings for general applications
- ASTM B 763: This is a standard specification for copper alloy sand castings for valve applications.
- SAE J462: This specification focuses on cast copper alloys used in aerospace, automotive, and commercial vehicle industries.
Silicon Bronze 875 is an excellent alloy choice when you need a combination of strength and corrosion resistance. It is also commonly used as a substitute for leaded tin bronze alloys. The natural lubricity of the silicon gives this alloy excellent bearing and load properties.
For more information about Silicon Bronze 875 and its properties, download its Material Data Sheet today!