Babbitt B-88 wire can be used for various types of spray metallizing, including flame spraying. This is due to its soft composition, high feed speeds, and low level of spatter. These characteristics allow for easy and economical application of babbitt coatings onto other objects and materials.
| Trade name | Chemical composition | Morphology | Diameter | Process | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babbit B-88 89Sn 3.5Cu 7.5Sb | Sn: Balance Cu: 4–3 Sb: 8–7 Pb: ≤0.35 As: ≤0.1 Bi: ≤0.08 Fe: ≤0.1 Al: ≤0.01 Zn: ≤0.01 remainder: ≤0.2 | solid wire | 1.16" (1.6mm), 2.0mm; 1/8" (3.2mm) | Metallizing: arc spraying, flame spraying | High-speed, high-load bearings Capacitors Good electrical conductivity Dense coatings |
D-300 (88) spool, improved geometry for level winding. Nominal wire weight from 10 to 13 kg.
Special sizes or packaging requirements are available upon request.