Overview
A hard aluminum bronze alloy, MTEK 175 possesses unusually high compressive strength, very high resistance to wear and abrasion, very good antifriction qualities, and superior non-galling and non-scratching characteristics. MTEK 175 contains up to 11% aluminum. The copper provides a good anti-microbial properties as well.
Typical Uses
Bushings, bearings, forming rolls and dies, gears, marine propulsion, pickling equipment, pump and valve components, seals, wear rings, and wear-resistant parts.
MetalTek Grade
MTEK 175
Similar Specifications
Cast UNS: C95400
Cast Grade: C95400
Cast ASTM: B271, B505, B148
Military/AMS: QQ-C-390B
Other Specifications: AMS 4870
* AMS specifying centrifugal casting.
Typical Chemical Composition (% by wt.)
Aluminum: 11
Carbon: n/a
Chromium: n/a
Manganese: n/a
Iron: 4
Copper: 85
Nickel: n/a
Lead: n/a
Tin: n/a
Silicon: n/a
Zinc: n/a