CC492K Bronze Casting
CC492K Bronze Casting is a high-tin leaded bronze specified under EN 1982 CC492K (CuSn11Pb2), equivalent to DIN 2.1060. With 11% tin and 2% lead, it offers maximum hardness among the standard EN leaded tin bronzes, preferred for heavy-duty gear and worm wheel casting applications. Indicative price: US$ 10.80/kilogram.
CC492K Chemical Composition (EN 1982)
| Element |
Min % |
Max % |
| Copper (Cu) |
rem |
— |
| Tin (Sn) |
10.0 |
12.0 |
| Lead (Pb) |
1.0 |
3.0 |
| Zinc (Zn) |
— |
0.50 |
| Nickel (Ni) |
— |
1.0 |
| Iron (Fe) |
— |
0.20 |
CC492K Mechanical Properties (Sand Cast – EN 1982)
| Property |
Value |
| Tensile Strength |
280 MPa min |
| Yield Strength (0.2%) |
150 MPa min |
| Elongation |
8% min |
| Brinell Hardness |
90 HB typical |
| Density |
8.72 g/cm³ |
International Equivalents of CC492K
| Standard |
Designation |
Common Name |
| Europe – EN 1982 |
CC492K |
CuSn11Pb2 |
| Germany – DIN |
2.1060 |
CuSn14 |
| UK – BS 1400 |
PB2 |
High Tin Phosphor Bronze |
| USA – UNS |
C91100 |
High Tin Bronze (84-16) |
| ISO 1338 |
CuSn12 |
High Tin Bronze |
| Japan – JIS H5111 |
CAC403 |
Tin Bronze |
Typical Applications
CC492K bronze castings are used for: heavy-duty worm gear wheels against hardened steel, high-load slow-speed bearings, bridge expansion bearings, piston rings, and extreme wear-resistance applications in mining and construction equipment.
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