Since its foundation in 1931, MATERION has been engaged in the development, production and distribution of high-performance alloys and coatings. One particular material family represents the high strength copper beryllium alloys. Based on their composition and special heat treatment, these alloys achieve extraordinary properties unrivaled by other copper alloys. Besides the excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, the alloys offer
• High static and fatigue strength
• High hardness and wear resistance
• High corrosion resistance
• Special elastic resistance and toughness
• Special magnetic properties
• Unique friction properties
The alloys are supplied in various strength classes and semi-finished product forms (e.g., sheet, tube, rod). Among other markets, their main field of application is in the
• Automotive market (e.g., as a heat sink and wear-resistant components in combustion engines)
• Aerospace market (e.g., for high strength and wear-resistant landing gear bushings)
• Electronic market (e.g., for high strength, high conductivity connectors)
• Energy market (e.g., wear and corrosion-resistant drill string components)
• Heavy Industry market (e.g., wear-resistant bushings or anti-galling components)
Renewable energy generation is unthinkable without the availability of spark-free tools, corrosion-resistant connectors, or wear-resistant bushings and bearings. Immunity against hydrogen embrittlement is another aspect of various applications of upcoming relevance.
Our customers benefit from more than 100 years of technical support to make the right material decision. Aside from a vast pool of freely accessible information on the internet ( ××××××××× ), a large number of competent experts are available to solve your material problems.
Several wind turbines components designed from Materion alloys have been identified.
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