AMPCO METAL INC.
M A R K E T I D E N T I F I C AT I O N
1117 E. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
USA
Tel: +1 847.437.6000
Fax: +1 847.437.6008
EUROPE:
AMPCO METAL SA
Route de Chésalles 9,
CH-1723 Marly
SWITZERLAND
Tel: +41 26 439.93.00
Fax: +41 26 439.93.01
ASIA:
AMPCO METAL
D.207, Jindong Mansion,
no. 99 Livwei Rd.
Hedong District, P. C. 300171
Tianjin, China
Tel: +86 26 24.31.77.40
Fax: +86 22 24.31.77.41
www.ampcometal.com
info@ampcometal.com
While the markets and applications
for Ampco mill products are extremely
diverse, areas of major significance
are listed in the accompanying chart.
Emerging customer requirements
continue to expand these market
sources as new technology requires
the unmatched performance of
Ampco’s next generation of premium
copper alloys.
PRIMARY MARKETS BY SIC CODE
2841 Soap and Detergents
3089 Plastics Products
3356 Rolling, Drawing and Extruding
3441 Steel Fabricators
3443 Fabricated Plate Work
3465 Automotive Stampings
3494 Valves and Pipe Fittings
3499 Fabricated Metal Products
3511 Steam and Gas Turbines
3519 Internal Combustion Engines
3531 Construction Machinery and Equipment
3533 Oil Field Machinery and Equipment
3544 Special Dies and Tools
3545 Machine Tool Accessories
3546 Power Driven Hand Tools
3551 Food Products Machinery
3569 General Industrial Machinery & Equipment
3599 Machine Shops
3621 Motor and Generators
3711 Motor Vehicles and Passenger Cars
3714 Motor Vehicles’ Parts and Accessories
3728 Aircraft Parts
3731 Shipbuilding and Repair
COPPER-BASED ALLOY SOLUTIONS
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Our name says metal... and our business means solutions
As one of the world’s leading providers
of innovative copper-based alloy
solutions, Ampco Metal is a Swiss-
based company with production
capabilities in North America and
Europe. Since our founding in 1914,
we have dedicated ourselves to
complete customer satisfaction.
Through our patented technology
and licensed products, we offer a
wide spectrum of metal solutions and
services with the ability to customize
any project. Only Ampco has the
unmatched engineering and
unparalleled metallurgical expertise
to meet your specific needs.
We offer the broadest choice of
premium copper alloys:
• Extruded Rod, Bar, Tube
• Continuous Cast Rod, Bar, Tube
• Plate
• Machined Parts
• Welding Wire
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Your best source for premium copper alloys
Ampco alloys are proprietary
formulations with exceptional physical
and mechanical properties. Produced
under strict manufacturing standards
and laboratory control, these alloys
offer an unusual flexibility of service
to industry. They are available only
from Ampco.
Created through the marriage of
production technology and Ampco
Metal’s metallurgical expertise, a
premium generation of copper alloys
stands ready to serve industry’s most
demanding applications.
Ampco is traditionally the source for
the highest quality copper and copper
alloy products that are the standard
for metal users worldwide.
Ampco alloys combine proprietary
metallurgical controls and thermal
treatments to provide the ultimate
in performance and dependability.
Ampco mill products stand ready
to serve existing markets, yet are
eager to meet the challenges of
new markets.
Finished machined part
Continuous cast Extruded
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ALUMINUM BRONZES
AMPCO 8
Offers excellent corrosion-resistance
and outstanding friction tolerances.
Commonly used in applications such
as fittings, fasteners, cylinder mold
tie rods, ball socket seats, bearings
and tie rods in brine slurry equipment.
AMPCO 15
Suitable for medium-wear service
bushings, sleeve bearings and bearing
races, gears, valve stems, valve guides
and seats.
AMPCO 18
Recommended for heavy-duty
applications involving wear, abrasion
and fatigue. Commonly used for
bearings, tie bar nuts, gears, worm
wheels and similar applications. Rely
on Ampco 18 to avoid downtime and
foster long life. It is readily machinable
to accept oil, grease grooves and holes
for lubrication. Ampco 18 should be
used for your most critical applications.
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AMPCO 21
Primarily used for heavier loads under
abrasive conditions where no impact
is present, such as die rings, forming
rolls, inserts, wiping blocks, cam
followers, pilot bushings, dies and
drill jig bushings. It also offers
proven performance in plastic mold
applications such as ejector sleeves
and bushings, guide pin and leader
pin bushings, wear plates and gibs.
AMPCO 22
Used principally for forming and
drawing dies or wear parts under heavy
compressive loads and also cam rollers
and followers. Recommended for plastic
mold applications requiring maximum
metal-to-metal wear resistance, ejector
and core pins, ejector sleeves and
bushings, guide pin and leader pin
bushings, sliding and rotating
mold components.
AMPCO 25
Ampco 25 has excellent product
appearance at fast production rates.
The material has been successfully
applied wherever heavy and deep
drawing is involved in mass production.
Ampco 25’s superior resistance to wear
and capacity for high heat transfer
extend die life and cut downtime.
Ampco 25 dies are recommended for
long production runs and tough services.
This superior die alloy is used to draw
and form stainless steels, prefinished
metals, titanium, low carbon steels,
aluminum and magnesium.
AMPCO 642
Ideal for marine hardware, pole line
hardware, valve seats and stems, gears
and cams. Non-magnetic, resistant to
wear and corrosion, will withstand
relatively high temperatures and
can be readily machined.
M A N G A N E S E B RO N Z E A L LOY S
AMPCO 673
Widely specified for bearing and/or
corrosion service such as bushings,
gears, cams, nuts and bolts, connector
rods, shafts, worm gears, lead screw
nuts, etc. Both alloys have excellent
capacity for hot forming. The higher
lead content of Ampco 673 increases
its machinability, but decreases tensile
and yield values.
AMPCO 863
Gives high strength and corrosion
resistance which makes this ideal
for heavy-duty construction markets.
It will outperform and outlast ordinary
bronzes and should be used for
bearings, worm gears, cams, connector
rods, lead screw nuts, etc. Superior
corrosion resistance and high strength
lends this alloy to many construction
and agricultural equipment applications.
Segmented bushings and sleeve
bearings are the main applications
of Ampco 863.
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NICKEL-ALUMINUM BRONZES
AMPCO 45
A high-strength, extra-tough bronze
for use where higher mechanical
properties are demanded. Typical
applications include machine tool
parts, valve guides, stems and seats,
pump and marine shafts and sleeves,
balls and plunger tips.
AMPCO 483
Offers exceptional corrosion resistance
and cavitation resistance with high
strength, excellent ductility and good
weldability. Typical applications are
found in marine service and other
corrosive environments... fittings,
couplings, fasteners, sleeves, etc.
AMPCO M-4
Marannealing process improves
mechanical properties and strength-
weight ratio beyond the range of
commercial aluminum bronzes. It
is recommended for applications
involving heavy loads, abrasive
wear, friction, deformation
and high temperatures.
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Proven quality to outlast ordinary commercial bronzes

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES
CONTINUOUS CAST ROUND ROD AMPCO-PHASE™
Ampco aluminum and manganese Ampco alloys have a unique ALUMINUM BRONZES MANGANESE
bronzes are proven to outlast ordinary microstructure that guarantees BRONZES
commercial bronzes. The availability dependability. Ampco-Phase is achieved AMPCO 18 AMPCO 21 AMPCO 22 AMPCO 25 AMPCO 26 AMPCO 863
of a greater range of sizes makes this through the critical control of foundry
Chemical Composition:
Cu 85.5 82.0 81.0 NOT NOT 62.0
method of manufacture the choice techniques and gives Ampco alloys
Al 10.5 12.5 13.5 PUBLISHED PUBLISHED 6.0
for many Ampco customers. a distinctive, uniform grain micro-
Fe 4.0 4.5 5.0 3.0
structure. This is unlike the usually Ampco 18 aluminum bronze microstructure Mn – 1.0 1.0 3.0
CONTINUOUS CAST TUBE large, segregated and uncontrolled (400x magnification) Zn – – – 26.0
Aluminum and manganese bronzes structure found in commercial alloys.
produced by this method of manu- You get proven strength, ductility and
facture help reduce machining costs. hardness, which make Ampco-Phase Properties:*

Their dimensions closely approximate alloys consistently dependable, even in Tensile Strength: ksi (MPa) 95 (655) 90 (620) 105 (724) 105 (724)
the most severe service requirements. Yield Strength 0.5% elong: ksi (MPa) 40 (275) 50 (345) 62 (427) 53 (365)
finished sizes.
Only Ampco alloys offer the superior Elongation: (% in 2" = 50.8mm) 16 0.5 0.1 – – 18
Hardness: BHN (3000 kg) 179 286 320 369 400 225
performance of manufacturing, and
CONTINUOUS CAST RECTANGULAR BAR Density: lb./cu.in. (kg/dm3 ) .269 (7.45) .260 (7.20) .255 (7.06) .251 (6.95) .251 (6.95) .283 (7.83)
the metallurgical advantage of Ampco-
Aluminum bronzes for jobs requiring
Phase. It’s all you need to guarantee Commercial aluminum bronze microstructure
maximum metal-to-metal wear (400x magnification)
the highest quality and dependability Ampco 21, 22 and all alloy sizes over
resistance. 4" diameter are extruded only.
from your alloys.
Nominal composition are not specification control limit
* Typical based on 1" diameter test bars
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Values and properties are nominal characteristics and depend
wear plates, guides, work rest blades, on size, configuration and other factors. Consult with Ampco
gibs and ways, liners, hold-down bars, to review your specific application requirements.

gear racks, keys, straightening dies

wear strips, shoes

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Ampco aluminum bronze extruded and cold finished alloys offer unusual flexibility to industries for heavy-duty service.
Ampco offers alloy extrusions in all standard forms: round, tube, rectangle, hexagon and wire, as well as many special shapes.
Offered in a broad selection of copper-based alloys, Ampco extrusions have a wide variety of end uses.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES† CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES†

ALUMINUM BRONZES NICKEL ALUMINUM BRONZE MANGANESE BRONZE

AMPCO 8 AMPCO 15 AMPCO 18 AMPCO 21 AMPCO 22 AMPCO 25 AMPCO 642 AMPCO 45 AMPCO 483 AMPCO M-4 AMPCO 673

Chemical Composition: 왕 Cu 90.5 88 86 82 81 NOT 91 Cu 81 81 78 60

Al 6.7 9 10.5 12.5 13.5 PUBLISHED 7 Al 10 9 10.5 –
Fe 2.5 3 3.5 4.5 5 – Fe 3 4 5 –
Mn – – – 1 1 – Mn 1.0 1.5 1.0 2.5
Si – – – – – 2 Si – – – 1.0
Ni 5.0 4.5 5.5 –
Pb – – – 2.2
Zn – – – 34.3

Tensile Strength: ksi (MPa) 80 (552) 95 (655) 105 (724) 110 (758) 105 (724) >70 (>500)* 90 (620) 118 (814) 105 (724) 145 (1,000) 75 (517)
Yield Strength 0.5% elong: ksi (MPa) 51 (352) 50 (345) 52 (358) 60 (413) 62 (427) >70 (>500)* 50 (345) 75 (517) 53 (365) 115 (800)** 55 (379)
Elongation: (% in 2" = 50.8mm) 35 25 14 1왕 .5 왕 .2 30 15 22 8 15
Proportional Limit: ksi (MPa) 35 (241) 20 (138) 28 (193) 34 (234) 48 (331) – – 48 (331) 17 (117) 75 (517) –
Hardness: BHN (3000 kg) 180 174 192 286 왕 332 왕 369 166 228 212 286 153
Rockwell 89B 88B 92B 29C 왕 35C 왕 40C 86B 98B 96B 29C 82B
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Density: lb./cu. in. (kg/dm ) .287 (7.95) .276 (7.65) .269 (7.45) .260 (7.20) .255 (7.06) .251 (6,95) .278 (7.70) .272 (7.53) .276 (7.65) .269 (7.45) .300 (8.31)
Electrical Conductivity: % IACS 12 12 12 10 10 9 8 9 7 6 (est.) 18
Thermal Conductivity: CGS (W/mK) .13 (55) .13 (55) .15 (63) .11 (46) .10 (42) .08 (33) .11 (46) .09 (38) .09 (38) .1 (42) .09 (38)
Btu/ft./hr./˚F 31 31 36 27 24 19 27 22 22 24 22

왕 Custom produced to meet hardness range or test † Properties are shown for information only.
current stock for conformance. * Properties based on extruded 1" rounds unless noted.
Ampco 21, 22 and all alloy sizes over 4" diameter ** 0.2% offset.
are extruded only.
Values and properties are nominal characteristics and depend
on size, configuration and other factors. Consult with Ampco
to review your specific application requirements.

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Ampcoloy High Conductivity Alloys: AA944, AA940, AA972 High Conductivity Alloys
High conductivity alloys that offer a unique combination of properties for demanding HIGH CONDUCTIVITY ALLOYS
electrical and thermal applications
Mechanical Properties* AMPCOLOY 944 AMPCOLOY 940 AMPCOLOY 972
Ampcoloy high conductivity alloys are Ampcoloy 940 Ampcoloy 972
designed for applications requiring Ampcoloy 940 offers a unique Ampcoloy 972 displays higher strength Chemical Composition:† Cu 90 96.4 98.8
maximum electrical and thermal combination of properties such as than C182 at elevated working Cr 1.0 0.4 1.0
conductivity at intermediate strength high electrical and thermal conductivity temperatures with adequate electrical Ni 7.0 2.5 –
Si 2.0 0.7 –
levels. Typical applications include as well as moderate strength that is conditions. AA972 is a chrome zirconium
Zr – – 0.12
resistance welding electrodes, molds, needed in demanding high temperature copper with better resistance to wear
heat sinks, plunger tips for die casting, applications. Recommended in such than chrome copper. Recommended
heavy duty connectors and similar applications as plastic molds, plunger for high temperature and high stress Hardness-Rockwell 31C 94B 84B
applications where good electrical tips, resistance welding electrodes applications such as resistance welding BHN (3000 kg) 294 210 156
and thermal conductivity are more and heavy duty electrical connectors. electrodes. In addition to good electrical Tensile Strength: ksi (MPa) 136 (938) 100 (689) 78 (538)
important than strength and hardness. conductivity, the alloy exhibits excellent Yield Strength @ 0.2% offset ksi (MPa) 105 (730) 75 (517) 70 (483)
• Requires no additional heat fatigue and stress relaxation properties Elongation (% in 2") 5 13 15

Ampcoloy 944 treatment at elevated temperatures. Proportional Limit: ksi (MPa) 108 (744) 54 (372) –
Compressive Strength @ 0.1% permanent set ksi (MPa) 103 (710) 80 (552) –
Ampcoloy 944 was originated by
• Retains the inherent corrosion Impact-Charpy V-notch (ft.- lbs) (J) 9 (12) 25 (34) –
Ampco Metal to provide optimal thermal
resistance of copper Modulus of Elasticity (tension), ksi (GPa) 22,000 (151) 16,000 (110) 17,000 (120)
conductivity, tensile strength and
hardness for high strength applications • Excellent machinability
Physical Properties:
that require fast heat removal. These • Excellent welding compatibility with Density (lbs./in.) (kg/dm3) 0.31 (8, 69) 0.32 (8, 71) 0.321 (8, 87)
applications include plastic molds and other alloys Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: In./in./˚F (1/˚K) 8.7 x 10- 6 (15, 7.10- 6) 9 x 72.10- 6 (17, 5.10- 6) 9, 44.10- 6 (17.10- 6)
plunger tips. AA944 is also used in Electrical Conductivity (% IACS) 30 48 78
applications where high electrical • Excellent wear resistance Thermal Conductivity: Btu/ft./hr./˚F (W/mK) 90 (156) 125 (276) 190 (329)
conductivity and strength is needed • High thermal conductivity for fast
such as butt welders in steel mills * Typical, based on 1" diameter test bars
removal of heat
and other heavy duty electrical and Values and properties are nominal characteristics and depend
wear components. Independent tests on size, configuration and other factors. Consult with Ampco
to review your specific application requirements.
prove that AA944 provides superior
thermal conductivity and wear in most
demanding industrial applications.

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