Oil and Gas Industry
National Bronze & Metals, Inc. (NBM) has brought together a range of copper alloys, specifically for oil & gas applications so as to provide you with one source to turn to for your ongoing requirements.
This family of copper alloys is used for a wide variety of applications, such as flex shafts, valve stems, pump shafts, BOP parts, rock bit bearings and bushings, pump impellers, wear plates, marine hardware, valve seats and many other high demanding applications where heavy loads, corrosion, conductivity and/or abrasion are issues of concern. You will find that we have the right copper alloys that you and the entire oil & gas industry demand ready for immediate shipment to anywhere in the United States or across the world.
C10200 (ASTM B-187)
Oxygen Free Copper
Available in solid bars, bus tubes, and bus bars
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C11000 (ASTM B-187)
Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper
Available in solid bars, bus tubes, and bus bars
For most industrial applications, these alloys are considered to be pure copper. As such, they are best known for their highly conductive properties and usage in both thermal and electrical applications. These alloys are non-corrosive, highly malleable,and ductile. Uses include bus bar and heat transfer type applications. Get More Information.
C17200 (ASTM B-196)
Beryllium Copper
Tempers Available: TF00, TB00, DST, FMC Overaged
Available in solid & hollow bars, and plates
This copper alloy can have the highest mechanical properties of all copper alloys. This alloy also has excellent bearing qualities with extremely high compressive strength for high loading applications. It also has excellent abrasion and corrosion resistant properties, plus outstanding cryogenic characteristics. Get More Information.
C36000 (ASTM B-16)
Free Machining Brass
Available in solids & hollow bars, flat bars, hex, and squares
This alloy sets the standard for machinability, and is used for the manufacturing of various machined components. Free machining brass can also be thread rolled and deep drilled. Primary applications include fluid connectors, low pressure valves, and gas fittings. Get More Information.
C44300 (ASTM B-111)
Admiralty Brass
Available in tubes
Usually made to order to meet the engineering requirements of the Oil & Gas industry, this alloys thermal conductivity and non-corrosive properties has it utilized in heat exchange applications. Other applications include artificial lift hydraulics, and pneumatic pump liners. Get More Information.
C46400 (ASTM B-21, AMS 4611)
Naval Brass - Lead Free
Available in solid bars, hex bars, flats, and plates
This lead free alloy maintains a machinability of 30% and posses mechanical properties better than regular brass. Typical uses are in seal glands, nuts, valve stems & seats. Its name 'Naval Brass' stems from its marine application usage such as marine hardware, flanges, baffle plates, and end plates (Discs) for heat exchangers. Get More Information.
C63000 (ASTM B-150, B-124, B-171, B-283, AMS 4640)
Nickel Aluminum Bronze
Available in solid bars and plates
A high strength, tough nickel aluminum bronze used where high mechanical properties are required. This alloy is a heat treatable aluminum bronze containing 5% nickel, that provides excellent bearing properties with good corrosion resistance. It is used extensively for valve stems, pump shafts, seal glands, and BOP parts. Get More Information.
C63020 (ASTM B-150, AMS 4590)
Nickel Aluminum Bronze
Available in solid bars
A special heat treatment process improves the mechanical properties beyond the range of commercial aluminum bronzes. This alloy is an extra high strength version of nickel aluminum bronze. It is used where parts require extra high strength and hardness with some ductility and toughness. Typical applications include rock bit bearing bushings and washers involving heavy loads, abrasion and high deformation. The extra high strength characteristics provide extreme wear resistance for extreme loads, abrasive wear, such as BOP parts, and wellhead components. Get More Information.
C86300 (ASTM B-505, B-271, AMS 4862)
Manganese Bronze
Available in solid & hollow bars and wear plates
This cast manganese bronze is typically supplied in continuous cast or centrifugally cast bars and tubes for high load bearing applications. This material achieves over 110 ksi tensile strength and an elongation of 14% minimum. It is excellent in applications requiring high strength metal to metal wear such as wear bushings, pump impellers, and linage bushings. Get More Information.
C95800 (ASTM B-505, B-271)
“Alpha” Nickel Aluminum Bronze
Available in solid & hollow bars and wear plates
This alloy is typically used for parts that come in contact with sea water. Bars can be supplied in a stress relieved condition so as to prevent “stress corrosion cracking.” Typical applications are for vertical turbine pumps, propeller hubs and blades, and other marine hardware and fittings. Get More Information.
C93200 (ASTM B-505, B-271)
High Leaded Tin Bronze "SAE 660"
Available in solid & hollow bars, wear plates, and shapes
This alloy is the most popular of the bearing bronzes. It has outstanding bearing properties at low and medium loads. Also, its 7% lead content makes it highly machinable. Many rotating parts of modern drilling rigs utilize this low friction, general purpose bronze alloy. Get More Information.
C95400 (ASTM B-505, B-271, AMS 4871, 4873)
Aluminum Bronze "9C"
Available in solid & hollow bars and wear plates
This is the most popular aluminum bronze and is used in a lot of different industrial applications. This extra tough bearing material is used for heavy loads with good resistance to impact and corrosion. Aluminum bronze has a lot of good properties and is the most readily available high strength bearing material. Additional applications include wear plates, mechanical guides, marine hardware, and valve seats. Get More Information.
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Featured Alloys
Rolled Sheet & Plate
available from stock
NBM is excited to announce the addition of significantly large inventories in brass, bronze, and copper alloy sheet and plate. The new inventory has been accompanied by a new state-of-the-art plate saw to service customer cut to size orders… Learn More.
C10100 Oxygen Free Copper
C11000 ETP Copper
C18150 Copper Chromium Zirconium
C18200 Chromium Copper
C26000 Cartridge Brass
C46400 Naval Brass
C61400 Aluminum Bronze
C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze
C65500 Silicon Bronze
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