Bearing Bronzes

Bearing bronzes are the copper-tin alloys with small additions of other constitutions. Under conditions of heavy load and severe service conditions, bronzes are especially of great advantages. They possess a high resistance to impact loading and, therefore, are particularly used in locomotive and rolling mills bearings. However, they get heated up fast as compared to other bearing materials, such as babbitts. Bronze lined bearings are easily removed and finished bushings are generally available in stocks. A few of the bronzes that are widely used are described in Table.


                                                     Table: Bearing Bronzes