Super R-Lube® Self-Lubricating Powdered Metal Bar

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Super R-Lube® (SAE 863) self-lubricating powdered metal solid or cored bar products are harder and more wear-resistant that regular R-Lube®. The compositions consists of an iron base vs. a copper base, thus providing a stronger material.

Typical applications where Super R-Lube® may be used is for bearings or bushings that are used in heavy equipment and road machinery for example.

Self-Lubricating Powdered Metal Bar

Typical Applications:

To manufacture bearings and bushings to required specifications.

Physical Properties:

Density gms per cm3 5.8 - 6.2
Porosity % by Volume 20 min.
Tensile strenght PSI
As sintered
22,000
Modulus of Rupture P.S.I. 40,000
Elongation % in 1" 2 - 3
Apparent Rockwell Hardness F-35

Chemical Composition:

Copper 18 - 22%
Iron 76 - 81%
Carbon .3%
Other elements 2%

Material Tolerances:

Cored Bar
1/2" to 3" I.D. -.010
1" to 4 7/8" O.D. +.010
5" Length ±.010

Solid Bar
3/8" to 8" O.D. +.010
2 1/2 to 5" Length ±.010