Kolbenschmidt Pierburg Group KS S705 Lead-free Steel/Bronze Composite for Bushings

Brief description of the sliding material KS S705 is a sliding material for bushes. It is specifically used for high-performance conrods and excels by high load capacity and good corrosion resistance. Outstanding adaptability and low wear round off its positive properties. The material is lead-free and meets the requirements of the EU Directive 2000/53/EC. Bearing structure The plain bearing composite consists of a steel back and a cast-on bronze layer as bearing material. The material used for the steel back is comparable to grade DC04. Depending on the rolling reduction, the steel back hardness...

Chemical composition of the sliding layer Comparison of specific load capacity Manufacture of the sliding material In the first step, the bronze alloy is cast onto a steel strip. Next, the casting scale is milled off and the steel back is finish-ground. Targeted thermo-mechanical treatment steps are geared to adjust the required material thicknesses and material properties. Manufacture of bushes By cutting, bending and sizing operations, bushes are made from the KS S705 strip. The bushes may be designed with a butt joint or clinched. Further optional design characteristics are a ground steel...

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