Bronze Alloy Selection
23 October
Physical Properties | Condition | Unit | Value |
Maximum Recommended Pressure | Sliding | psi | 4641 |
Operating temperature | Min | °F | -148 |
Operating temperature | Max | °F | 482 |
Maximum sliding speed | Dry | fpm | 98 |
Maximum sliding speed | Lubricated | fpm | 197 |
Maximum PV factor | Dry | psi x fpm | 71300 |
Maximum PV factor | Lubricated | psi x fpm | 142500 |
Coefficient of friction | Dry | F | 0.06 – 0.08 |
Coefficient of friction | Lubricated | F | 0.04 – 0.08 |
Physical Properties | Unit | Value |
Surface roughness | µm | <0.4-1.0 |
Surface Hardness | HB | >600 |