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.
| Bronze, Copper & Brass Tubes (Round) | |||
| Parameter | Bronze Tube (C93200 / C51000) | Copper Tube (C12200 / C11000) | Brass Tube (C26000 / C38500) |
| Material Type | Bearing Bronze / Phosphor Bronze | Phosphorus Deoxidized / ETP | Cartridge Brass / Architectural Bronze |
| Standard | ASTM B505 / B139 | ASTM B88 / B75 / B280 | ASTM B135 / B587 |
| Outside Diameter (OD) | 1/8" to 12" (3 mm to 305 mm) | 1/8" to 12" (3 mm to 305 mm) | 1/8" to 6" (3 mm to 152 mm) |
| Wall Thickness | 0.016" to 0.500" (0.4 mm to 12.7 mm) | 0.016" to 0.200" (0.4 mm to 5.0 mm) | 0.016" to 0.250" (0.4 mm to 6.4 mm) |
| Length | 13" (330 mm) stock or 12 ft (3.66 m) | 10 ft (3 m), 20 ft (6 m), or Coiled | 12 ft (3.66 m) or Custom |
| Temper Condition | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H02) | Soft (Annealed – O60), Hard (Drawn – H80) | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H02), Hard (H04) |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 35,000 – 90,000 psi (240 – 620 MPa) * | 30 – 38 ksi (210 – 260 MPa) | 48 – 60 ksi (330 – 415 MPa) |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext.) | 18,000 – 80,000 psi (125 – 550 MPa) * | 10 – 30 ksi (70 – 205 MPa) | 20 – 45 ksi (140 – 310 MPa) |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent (marine / saltwater) to Good | Excellent | Good |
| Typical Applications | Bearings, bushings, marine hardware, heat exchanger tubes, instrument components, pump sleeves | Plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration lines, hydraulic tubes, bus bars, roofing, compressed air lines | Decorative handrails, architectural trim, furniture tubing, heat exchanger tubes, musical instruments, condenser tubes |








