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Bronze in Aviation and Aerospace

Atlas Bronze offers a wide array of copper alloys and aerospace metals for aerospace applications across the aviation industry. Our aerospace alloys are used for a wide variety of typical applications, such as:

  • Landing gear bushings and bearings
  • Hydraulic actuators
  • Flight controls
  • Static joints
  • Helicopter controls
  • Flight instruments
  • Flap and slap carriages
  • Wheel bearings
  • Missile vane controls
  • Warhead delivery systems
  • Ground equipment
  • Hatch and door mechanisms
  • Steering joints

Thanks to their high mechanical properties (low friction coefficient, resistance to corrosion, stability at extreme temperatures), our copper based alloys have become a reference in aerospace industry applications. Our copper based alloys include nickel aluminum bronze, aluminum bronze, silicon aluminum bronze, and manganese bronze — all known for their high strength and corrosion resistant properties, and available as continuous cast, centrifugally cast, and sand cast materials. We provide all these companies, and their repair services all over the world, with a wide range of components and products (rings, discs, etc…) according to customer's drawings mainly designed for bushings and bearings for landing gear and braking systems for aircraft and helicopters. Call 800-478-0887 to speak to one of our sales reps or click here to complete our contact form.


Bronze Aerospace Alloys


Alloy Common Name AMS Spec. Available Shapes Description
C17200 Beryllium Copper AMS 4533 Solid, Hollow, Plate Excellent bearing qualities, Excellent abrasion qualities, Excellent corrosive resistant properties
C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze AMS 4640 Solid, Hollow, Plate High strength, used where high mechanical properties are required. Excellent bearing properties, Excellent corrosive resistant properties. Used highly for landing gear bushings.
C63020 Nickel Aluminum Bronze AMS 4590 Solid, Hollow The heat treating process increases the mechanical properties and strength. Used for applications that are heavy load, abrasive wear, and high temperatures.
C64200 Silicon Aluminum Bronze AMS 4631 Solid, Plate The silicon offers a a self lubricity with high mechanical properties. Used in Valve Stems, Gears, Marine and Pole Line hardware.
C67300 Manganese Bronze - Solid, Hollow High strength manganese with good bearing and self lubricity properties. Has a high impact resistance with good machinability.
C86300 Manganese Bronze AMS 4862 Solid, Hollow, Plate Typically supplied as continuous cast and centrifugally cast bars. This material is good in high load bearing applications.
C93700 High Leaded Bronze AMS 4842 Solid, Hollow, Plate Used for high speed and heavy pressure applications where corrosive resistance is necessary.
C95510 Nickel Aluminum Bronze AMS 4880 Solid, Hollow Very popular landing gear bushings material. This alloy is heat treated and exhibits high mechanical strength.
C95520 Nickel Aluminum Bronze AMS 4590 Solid, Hollow Heat treated process improves mechanical strength. It is ideal for heavy loads, abrasive wear, and high temperatures.
C95400 Aluminum Bronze AMS 4871 Solid, Hollow, Plate Most popular aluminum bronze used. Good performance in applications with heavy loads, corrosive resistance, and high strength is required.
C96900 Spinodal Bearing Bronze - Solid, Hollow Can withstand high loads and continue to operate in sever conditions.