Silicon Bronze Pipe & Fittings
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. maintains an extensive inventory of C655 fittings and C651 pipe and fittings. These copper alloys offer high strength and excellent resistance to a wide range of corrosives. These corrosives include: fresh and salt water, most acids, alkalies, and organic chemicals. C655 is one of the most weldable copper alloys available, and in addition, offers great hot and cold workability.
Typical Applications for C65500/C65100
- Hydraulic pressure lines
- Fasteners
- Bushings
- Propeller Shafts
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. has been serving the metal industry for over 90 years, providing customer satisfaction is our goal. Contact one of our expert sales staff today for an inquiry!
List of standard sizes for C65500/C65100
Pipe – ½” Extra Heavy (Sch. 80) thru 6”
Fittings – (C65100) ½” Extra Heavy (Sch. 80) thru 6”,
Butt-weld Fittings, Pipe Nipples
(C65500) Threaded Couplings
& Plugs made to order
(C65500)
|
Joining Technique |
Suitability |
|---|---|
|
Soldering |
Good |
|
Brazing |
Excellent |
|
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Good |
|
Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Excellent |
|
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Fair |
|
Spot Weld |
Excellent |
|
Seam Weld |
Excellent |
|
Butt Weld |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
|
Forgeability Rating |
40 |
|
Machinability Rating |
30 |
ASTM Standard Designation for C65500: ASTM B315
ASME Standard Designation for C65100: ASME SB315
|
|
Cu(1) |
Fe |
Pb |
Mn |
Ni(2) |
Si |
Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min./Max. |
Rem. |
.8 |
.05 |
.50-1.3 |
.6 |
2.8-3.8 |
1.5 |
|
Nominal |
97.0 |
- |
- |
.9 |
- |
3.0 |
- |
(C65100)
|
Joining Technique |
Suitability |
|---|---|
|
Soldering |
Excellent |
|
Brazing |
Excellent |
|
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Good |
|
Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Excellent |
|
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Fair |
|
Spot Weld |
Excellent |
|
Seam Weld |
Good |
|
Butt Weld |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
|
Machinability Rating |
30 |
ASTM Standard Designation for C65100: ASTM B315
|
|
Cu(1) |
Fe |
Pb |
Mn |
Si |
Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min./Max. |
Rem. |
.8 |
.05 |
.7 |
.8-2.0 |
1.5 |
|
Nominal |
98.5 |
- |
- |
- |
1.5 |
- |
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