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If you’re looking for a reliable source of high-performance non-ferrous alloys, look no further than Themba Nickel Alloys, located in Cape Town, South Africa. They’ve built a solid reputation as a trusted manufacturer and global supplier, particularly known for their Aluminium Bronze Sheets and Plates. These products are in high demand across the Cape Town, where industries require materials that offer strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion. Themba combines cutting-edge manufacturing techniques with rigorous quality control to ensure that every item they produce meets international standards. Their dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction has made them a go-to partner for South Africa industries in need of top-notch metal solutions designed for tough operational conditions.
The Aluminium Bronze Sheets and Plates that Themba Nickel Alloys supplies to the South Africa are made up of 8–11% aluminium, along with varying amounts of iron and nickel to boost their strength and corrosion resistance. This alloy boasts impressive mechanical properties, including a high tensile strength of up to 850 MPa, excellent ductility, and outstanding resistance to oxidation and wear. Depending on the heat treatment and temper, the hardness of these sheets and plates typically falls between 150 and 250 BHN. These characteristics make Aluminium Bronze the perfect choice for applications that demand durability, structural integrity, and long-lasting performance, even in the harshest conditions.
| Specifications | ASTM B505 / ASME SB505, BS EN 10088-2, en 10028-7, IS 6911, AMS 4640, UNS C63000, UNS C95800, UZ19AL6, UNS C95510, AMS 4880 |
| Dimensions | MSRR, AMS, BS, JIS, AISI, ASTM, GB, DIN, EN, etc |
| Size Range | Cold Rolled : 0.5-6.4 mm Hot Rolled : 3.0–10.0 mm |
| Width | 1000mm, 1219mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, 3000mm, 3500mm, etc |
| Length | 2000mm, 2440mm, 3000mm, 5800mm, 6000mm, etc |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm to 120 mm |
| International Standard of Sheets | ASTM A480 ASTM A959 ASME IID EN ISO 9445 EN ISO 18286 EN 10051 EN 10088-1 ISO 15510 |
| Tolerances (width / thickness) | EN 10258/ DIN 59381 EN 10151 EN 10088 |
| Finish | 2B, 2D, BA NO (8), Cold rolled sheet (CR), Hot rolled plate (HR), SATIN (Met with Plastic Coated), No.1 finish hot rolled, 1D, 2B, No.4, BA, 8K, satin, mirror etc. |
| Hardness | Half Hard, Soft, Hard, Quarter Hard, Spring Hard |
| Form | Sheet, Plain Sheet, Flat Shim, Flat Sheet, Shim Sheet, Rolling Sheet, soft annealed, descaled, sheared, annealed |
| Value Added Service | Cladding, Heat Treatment, Annealed, Pickling, Polish, Rolling, Cutting, Bending, Forging, Minor Fabrication Etc. |
| Profiling | Plasma Plate Cutting Laser Plate Cutting Oxy-propane Flame Cutting |
| Alloy | Aluminium | Iron | Nickel | Manganese | Zinc | Arsenic |
| CuAl5 | 4.0–6.5% | 0.5% max. | 0.8% max. | 0.5% max. | 0.5% max. | 0.4% max. |
| CuAl8 | 7.0–9.0% | 0.5% max. | 0.8% max. | 0.5% max. | 0.5% max. | |
| CuAl8Fe3 | 6.5–8.5% | 1.5–3.5% | 1.0% max. | 0.8% max. | 0.5% max. | |
| CuAl9Mn2 | 8.0–10.0% | 1.5% max. | 0.8% max. | 1.5–3.0% | 0.5% max. | |
| CuAl10Fe3 | 8.5–11.0% | 2.0–4.0% | 1.0% max. | 2.0% max. | 0.5% max. | |
| CuAl10Fe5Ni5 | 8.5–11.5% | 2.0–6.0% | 4.0–6.0% | 2.0% max. | 0.5% max. |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 27 | 27 |
| Tensile strength (M30 and O61 tempers) | 690 MPa | 100000 psi |
| Yield strength (M30 and O61 tempers) | 380 MPa | 55100 psi |
| Elongation at break (in 50 mm, 1% reduction in area) | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Elastic modulus | 117 GPa | 17000 ksi |
| Compressive yield strength (at permanent set of 0.1%) | 450 MPa | 65300 psi |
| Compressive yield strength (at permanent set of 1%) | 880 MPa | 128000 psi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.34 | 0.34 |
| Charpy impact (@ 18.0 – 100°C/ -0.400 – 212°F, keyhole) | 3.00 J | 2.21 ft-lb |
| Izod impact (@ 18.0 – 100°C/ -0.400 – 212°F) | 3.00 J | 2.21 ft-lb |
| Fatigue strength (@# of cycles 1.00e+8, M30 temper) | 460 MPa | 66700 psi |
| Machinability (UNS C36000 (free-cutting brass) = 100) | 20 | 20 |
| Shear modulus | 42.3 GPa | 6140 ksi |
At Themban Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of Aluminium Bronze Sheets and Plates in Cape Town , South Africa, providing cutting-edge solutions for all your piping needs. Our state-of-the-art production plants are strategically located in the Cape Town, allowing us to maintain a vast inventory of over 16,000 tons of premium-quality materials readily available in stock. We are dedicated to delivering superior products and services, ensuring reliability and excellence for our global clientele.
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Aluminium Bronze Sheets and Plates from Themba Nickel Alloys are widely utilized across various industries in the Cape Town, thanks to their remarkable mechanical strength and resistance to corrosion. In the marine industry, they shine as the perfect choice for propellers, seawater pumps, and underwater fasteners, all because they resist biofouling and saltwater corrosion so well. The oil and gas sector counts on them for valve components, bushings, and high-stress fittings. Their non-sparking and anti-corrosive features make them a safe option for explosive environments, while their durability is a boon for aerospace, defense, and industrial machinery applications. These outstanding qualities ensure that they remain in high demand for essential engineering and infrastructure projects throughout the South Africa.
