C93200 SAE660 Bearing Bronze Tube
Short Description:
C93200 (SAE 660) Bearing Bronze is considered the standard bearing material for light duty applications. While it is easily machined, the bronze alloy is hard, strong and resistant to wear. It also conforms well to journal irregularities and is less dependent on lubrication than other alloys. The alloy has reasonable corrosion resistance to seawater and brine.
Typical Applications
Industrial
Thrust Washers, Pumps, Bushings, Machine Parts, Main Spindle Bearings, Machine Tool Bearings, Bearings for Cranes, Trunion Bearings, Roll Neck Bearings, Rolling Mill Bearings, Linkage Bushings for Presses, Fuel Pump Bushings, Water Pump Bushings, Diesel Engine Wrist Pin Bushings, Forging Press Toggle Lever Bearings, Hydraulic Press Stuffing Box, Hydraulic Press Main Lining, Pump Impellers, General Purpose Bushings, Fittings, Pump Fixtures, Insert Bearings, Bearings.
Automotive
Automotive Fittings
Fasteners
Washers
Chemical Composition
Cu% | Sn% | Pb% | Zn% | Fe% | Ni% | Sb% | P% | S% | AI% | Mn% | Si% |
81.00- | 6.30- | 6.00- | 2.00- | 0.20 | *1.00 | 0.35 | 1.5 | 0.08 | 0.005 | N/A | 0.005 |
*In determining copper minimum, copper may be calculated as copper plus nickel
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength. min | 35 ksi | 241 MPa | |
Yield Strength @ .5% ext under load min | 20 ksi | 138 MPa | |
Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm min, % | 10 | ||
Brinell Hardness,min | N/A | ||
Machinability Rating | 70% | ||
Physical Properties
US Customary | Metric | |
Melting Point-Liquidus | 1790 °F | 977 °C |
Melting Point-Solidus | 1570 °F | 854 °C |
Density | 0.322 lb/in 3 | 8.91 gm/cm 3 |
Specific Gravity | 8.910 | 8.91 |
Electrical Resistivity | 85.90 ohms-cmil/ft | 14.29 microhm-cm |
Electrical Conductivity | 12% IACS | 0.07 MegaSiemens/cm |
Thermal Conductivity | 33.60 Btu/sq ft/ft hr/°F | 58.2 W/m |
Coefficient of | 10 ⋅ 10-6 per °F | 18.0⋅ 10-6 per °C |
Specific Heat Capacity | 0.090 Btu/lb/°F | 377.1 J/kg |
Modulus of Elasticity | 14500 ksi | 100000 MPa |
Magnetic Permeability* | N/A | N/A |
*Field Strength 16 kA/m | ||
Fabrication Properties
Joining Technique | Suitability |
Soldering | Excellent |
Brazing | Good |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |




