This is a Lead Base Babbitt used for low speed applications.

Forms:
  • 5-8 Ingot
  • 50 Lb. Pigs
Belmont Product Code 5906
Nominal Composition:
  • 90 Pb
  • 10 Sb

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    Heavy Duty Babbitt ASTM B-23 Grade 3
    Heavy Duty Babbitt ASTM B-23 Grade 3

    This is a Tin Base Babbitt for heavy load applications.

    Forms:
    • 5-6 Ingot
    • 1/4" Dia. Solid Wire
    • 1/8" Dia Wire
    Belmont Product Code 7852
    Nominal Composition:
    • 84% Sn
    • 8% Sb
    • 8% Cu
    Technical Info:
    • ASTM B-23 Grade # : 3
    • Melting Point-Solidus: 240 C, 464 F
    • Melting Point - Liquidus: 422 C, 792 F
    • Pouring Temperature: 490 C, 915 F
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    Genuine Babbitt ASTM B-23 Grade 2
    Genuine Babbitt ASTM B-23 Grade 2

    For high speed and heavy load applications slightly softer than Grade 1.

    Forms:
    • 5-6 Ingot
    • 1/8", 1/16", 1/32", 3/16", 5/32" Dia Solid Wire
    • Pigs
    Belmont Product Code 7881
    Nominal Composition:
    • 89% Sn
    • 7.5% Sb
    • 3.5% Cu
    Technical Info:
    • ASTM B-23 Grade # : 2
    • Melting Point-Solidus : 241 C, 466 F
    • Melting Point - Liquidus : 354 C, 669 F
    • Pouring Temperature : 425 C, 795 F
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    ASTM B-23 Grade 1 Babbitt
    ASTM B-23 Grade 1 Babbitt

    For high speed and heavy load applications.

    Forms:
    • 5-6 Ingot
    Belmont Product Code 7915
    Nominal Composition:
    • 91% Sn
    • 4.5% Sb
    • 4.5% Cu
    Technical Info:
    • ASTM B-23 Grade #: 1
    • Melting Point-Solidus : 223 C, 433 F
    • Melting Point - Liquidus : 371 C, 700 F
    • Pouring Temperature : 441 C, 825 F

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