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Performance of ToughMet™ running with 52100 steel shaft under starved lubrication conditions

Performance of heavily loaded ToughMet™ running
with unlubricated (dry) chrome plated 4340 steel

Cavitation erosion resistance

Slow strain rate tensile testing under 8-day
cathodic protection in aerated seawater

It enables ToughMet™ to deliver tough performance in tough environments, assuring reliability and extended life. These attributes are critical to the success of important tribological systems.

Using ToughMet™ will provide:
• More Up-Time
• Greater Reliability
• Better Design Flexibility

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
ToughMet™ alloys are available in two compositions. ToughMet™ 2 contains 9% nickel, 6% tin, balance is copper. ToughMet™ 3 contains 15% nickel, 8% tin, balance is copper. ToughMet™ alloys are available in wrought form (AT Temper) and continuous cast form (CX Temper). Rod, bar, hollow bar, plate, and shapes are available in a variety of sizes. Brush Wellman has the capability to provide up to 24" diameter by long mill lengths. For special shapes, consult your Brush Wellman Representative

Advance your bearing technology by designing in Brush Wellman's new ToughMet™ spinodal performance alloys..

Applications
Drilling & Mining Equipment


Centralizers • Rifle Nuts • Piston Rings •
Guide Bushings • Spindle Bearings 		Aircraft


Landing Gear Bearings • Guide Plates •
Shaft Bearings • Spherical Bearings 		Metal Working


Wear Plates • Forming Rolls/Punches •
Die Inserts • Guides/Slides •
Post Bushings