Case Study:
Large bronze bushings
END USER:
Manufacturer of Barge Coupling Systems for Open Sea environments
PROJECT:
The manufacturer of barge coupling systems had a better idea. By designing the traditional barge interlock system differently, tug boats could operate faster, work in rougher seas and provide fail-safe locking between the tug and barge.
METSOURCE PRODUCTS IN ACTION:
Working with our manufacturing partner, we developed a high-quality large diameter bushing material capable of working in salt water for our customer’s new design. A temper anneal heat treat operation on the nickel aluminum bronze bushings provided the strength needed to maintain positive locking and corrosion resistance in salt water.
The result was MetSource was able to provide several large 54” OD and 66” OD centrifugally cast Bronze bushings meeting severe operating conditions for over 10 years.
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the challenge
Customer’s new design required large bushings able to withstand severe operating loads in a saltwater environment critical to a fail-safe operation.
THE METSOURCE SOLUTION
MetSource, in conjunction with our manufacturer, determined a bronze alloy able to provide sufficient strength and corrosion resistance to operate in the desired environment in a mission-critical application. A nickel aluminum alloy with a temper anneal heat treat was selected for optimal operation.
THE RESULT
MetSource partnered with our Manufacturer to centrifugally cast and finish machine large bronze bushings up to 54” OD and 66” OD. Parts have been delivered and in operation for over 10 years.
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