Aluminium bronzes are extensively used in marine environments, because of their excellent seawater and corrosion resistance and strength. Example of parts used in this industry: pumps, valves, propellers. Other alloys like tin bronzes and...
Areas
In APD we work alloys designed for a wide range of applications. See our characteristics in each area on every area.
Alloys for Plumbing and Sanitary fittings
Alloys with good polishing and machining qualities at a low cost are used in these applications. Some examples of parts: domestic and industrial taps, water meters, valves for heating systems, draining fittings, pipe connection fittings,… Alloys used in...
Bronzes for Automotive Industry
Gears made in different alloys (aluminium bronzes, tin bronzes, high resistance brasses or manganese bronze) can be used in steering mechanisms, gear boxes and gear-drive power transmission applications.
APD regularly has stock of bronze hollows,...
Alloys for Fluid Control
APD is since long proud of offering a range of alloys specifically suited to fluid control and hydraulic industry applications. Most common parts are: valves, valve stems, marine pipes, seals, pumps,…
Bronze , brass and gunmetal ingots for Oil and Gas market
Components for the oil and gas industry must satisfy the tough environment found in down-hole, lifting and handling or production activities. Gears specially designed for use in applications requiring power transmission through gearboxes or other gear-...
Gunmetal bars &aluminium bronze bars for Power transmission
Use of gears as speed-reducer gear boxes in applications like: conveyor systems, elevators, escalators, mining equipment, milling equipment, stone breaking machines, road building machines, solar panel positioning,… Alloys commonly used: aluminium bronzes...
Aerospace
Gears in different alloys (aluminium bronzes, tin bronzes and high resistance brasses or manganese bronze) are commonly used in servo motor gear boxes which control mechanical functions in aircrafts: landing gear, ailerons, rudders, flaps,…
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Special copper-based alloys Glass Mould Industry
Special copper-based alloys with high nickel contents are used in the glass mould industry. These alloys offer the perfect mechanical and physical properties required for parts like neckrings, bottoms and blow moulds. These alloys are...