Material Product Data Sheet

Copper & Copper Alloy (Brass, Bronze) Thermal Spray Wires

Thermal Spray Wire Products: Quick Facts

Metco™ Brass, Metco Copper, Sprabronze AA,
Classification Wires, Copper-based
Sprabronze™ AB, Sprabronze S, Sprabronze TM
Chemical formula Various

1 Introduction Manufacture Drawn wires

Oerlikon Metco offers a variety of copper and copper-based Purpose Electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance,
alloy wires for use as coating feedstock material for the machine element repair
­combustion wire Thermospray™ and electric arc wire spray Process Electric Arc Wire Spray or
processes. Combustion Wire Spray

Pure copper is an excellent conductor of electricity and is

suitable for many applications where electrically conductive
coatings are required.

Oerlikon Metco’s Sprabronze and Metco Brass materials pro-

duce harder coatings that can be used for machine ­element
restoration on many bronze or brass components, and can
be good choices for many types of bearing surfaces.

These materials are also corrosion resistant in non-oxidizing

(copper) to mildly oxidizing (copper alloys) environments;
generally providing resistance to neutral atmospheric condi-
tions and sea water environments.

1.1 Typical Uses and Applications

nn Metco Brass:
nn Restoration on brass components such as castings
nn Soldered connections for electronics
nn Corrosion resistance in low oxygen, alkaline or caustic
solutions
nn Metco Copper:
nn Applications where electrical conductance is required
such as on carbon brushes, resistors.
nn Placement of copper for brazing applications
nn Decorative coatings
nn Sprabronze AA, Sprabronze AB and Sprabronze TM:
nn Hard, dense coatings for machine element restoration
nn For use on components such as pump impellers,
­armature bushings, motor bearings, air brake valves,
valve plugs and plungers
nn Sprabronze S:
nn Machine element repair
nn Surfaces where improved sliding wear resistance is
­desired.

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2 Material Information

2.1 Chemical Composition

Product Nominal Weight Percent (nominal)

Composition Cu Al Fe Mn Sn Zn Other (max)
Metco Brass Cu 37Zn Balance --- --- --- --- 37 ---
Metco Copper Cu 99.9+ 99.9 (min) --- --- --- --- --- 0.1
Sprabronze AA Cu 9Al 1Fe Balance 9 1 --- --- --- 0.5
Sprabronze AB Cu 8Al Balance 8 --- --- --- --- 0.1
Sprabronze S Cu 6Sn Balance --- --- --- 6 --- ---
Sprabronze TM Cu 40Zn 1Fe 1Sn Balance --- 1 --- 1 40 0.25

2.2 Other Physical Properties

Morphology Recommended Available Wire Diameters

Spray Process 1.6 mm (14 ga) 3.2 mm (1/8 in)
Metco Brass Solid Electric Arc Spray
Metco Copper Solid Electric Arc Spray
Combustion Wire Spray
Sprabronze AA Solid Electric Arc Spray
Combustion Wire Spray
Sprabronze AB Solid Electric Arc Spray
Sprabronze S Solid Electric Arc Spray
Sprabronze TM Solid Combustion Wire Spray

2.3 Key Selection Criteria 2.4 Related Products

nn Metco Brass is recommended for brass substrates, nn When higher conductivity is required, or a powder spray
or for coatings that must be resistant to alkaline or caus- process such as atmospheric plasma spray, HVOF or
tic solutions. Metco Brass may also be used as a de­ cold gas is preferred, coatings of Metco 55, Metco 445,
corative coating. Metco 51NS, Metco 51F-NS, Diamalloy 1004 or
nn Choose Metco Copper for applications where a high ­Diamalloy 1007 sprayed to lower oxide levels should
electrical conductance is required. This material is a good be considered.
choice for decorative applications, particularly when nn corrosion protection in lye, brine or saltwater at higher
If
a copper patina is desired. temperatures is needed with good bearing properties,
nn Sprabronze AA produces dense, moderately wear-resis- consider Metco Monel (Ni 30Cu).
tant coatings that have as much as twice the strength nn Sprababbitt A is a good coating choice for high speed
and hardness of other bronzes. It is easily machined and and heavy duty bearing surfaces.
­produces excellent surface finishes. nn For a corrosion protective material for use in food
nn Sprabronze AA and Sprabronze AB offer very good ­processing or when a solderable coating is needed,
­corrosion resistance because the aluminum contained in choose Metco Tin.
these material forms a protective oxide surface. nn An alternative for improved thermal conductivity, but
nn Choose Sprabronze S when a more lubricious copper-­ ­reduced electrical conductivity is Metco Aluminum.
based coating is desired on bearing surfaces. It is also a nn When a lubricious coating or a coating resistant to gall-
good choice in electrical applications where solderability ing and scuffing is needed, consider Metco Sprabond,
is required. which also bonds well to a variety of substrates.
nn Sprabronze TM is a Tobin-type bronze that can be used
in naval brass applications, but tends to be more difficult
to machine than Sprabronze AA or Sprabronze AB.

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2.5 Customer Specifications

Product Customer Specification Certification When Origin Is:

U.S.A. Germany
Sprabronze AA American Welding Society (AWS) C2.25/C2.25M W-CuAl
Rolls-Royce Corporation EMS 50209A
Rolls-Royce Corporation PMI 1046
Rolls-Royce plc MSRR 9507/111
MTU MTS 1136
Snecma DMR 33.055

Metco Copper Rolls-Royce plc MSRR 9507/110

3 Coating Information

3.1 Key Thermal Spray Coating Information

Product Max. Service Coating Hardness Recommended Spray Process Finishing

Temperature a HRB Electric Arc Wire Combustion Wire
Metco Brass 750 °C 1380 °F 40 – 45 Machine
Metco Copper 750 °C 1380 °F 35 – 40 Machine
Sprabronze AA 700 °C 1290 °F 90 – 95 Machine
Sprabronze AB 700 °C 1290 °F 85 – 90 Machine
Sprabronze S 700 °C 1290 °F 85 – 90 Machine
Sprabronze TM 700 °C 1290 °F 45 – 50 Grind
a Maximum service temperature in normal atmospheres or neutral environments. May be significantly lower in oxidizing or other environments

3.2 Coating Parameters Recommended Spray Guns

Please contact your Oerlikon Metco Account Representative
Electric Arc Wire Combustion Wire Thermospray™
for parameter availability. For specific coating application
SmartArc PPG Metco 16E
­requirements, the services of Oerlikon Metco’s Coating
­Solution Centers are available. Metco LD/Schub 5 Metco 5K
Metco LD/U2
Tafa (Praxair)

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4.1 Ordering Information and Availability

Product Order No. Wire Diameter Package Size Package Type Availability  a Dist. Origin
Metco Brass 1057779 1.6 mm (14 ga) 15 kg (33 lb) Hasp Spool Special Order Europe Germany
Metco Copper 1000446 1.6 mm (14 ga) 25 lb (11.3 kg) Dorn Spool Special Order Global U.S.A.
1002514 1.6 mm (14 ga) 12 kg (26.5 lb) Wire Basket Reel Stock Europe Germany
1030420 3.2 mm (1/8 in) 50 lb (22.7 kg) Coil Stock Global U.S.A.
1002467 3.2 mm (1/8 in) 25 kg (55 lb) Coil Stock Europe Germany
Sprabronze AA 1020399 1.6 mm (14 ga) 25 lb (11.3 kg) Dorn Spool Stock Global U.S.A.
1002527 1.6 mm (14 ga) 12 kg (26.5 lb) Wire Basket Reel Stock Europe Germany
1030426 3.2 mm (1/8 in) 25 lb (11.3 kg) Coil Stock Global U.S.A.
1002504 3.2 mm (1/8 in) 12.5 kg (27.5 lb) Coil Stock Europe Germany
Sprabronze AB 1057795 1.6 mm (14 ga) 15 kg (33 lb) Dorn Spool Stock Europe Germany
Sprabronze S 1057786 1.6 mm (14 ga) 13 kg (28 lb) Hasp Spool Special Order Europe Germany
Sprabronze TM 1030512 3.2 mm (1/8 in) 25 lb (11.3 kg) Coil Special Order Global U.S.A.
a Minimum order quantities for special order products may apply.

4.2 Handling Recommendations Product SDS No.

nn Store in the original, closed container in a dry location. Metco Brass 50-1134
Metco Copper 50-232
4.3 Safety Recommendations
Sprabronze AA 50-223
See the correct SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for the product
of interest localized for the country where the material will Sprabronze AB 50-1132
be used. SDS are available from the Oerlikon web site at Sprabronze S 50-1135
www.oerlikon.com/metco (Resources – Safety Data Sheets). Sprabronze TM 50-239

Information is subject to change without prior notice.

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