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Perlitic grey iron for brake components

US6053990A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1997
Grant dateApr 25, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2065/132
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An iron alloy material for brake components comprising substantially perlitic grey iron alloyed with further elements comprising: carbon present in an amount of 3.50-3.70% by weight; vanadium present in an amount of 0.05-0.1% by weight; molybdenum present in an amount of 0.20-0.30% by weight; silicon present in an amount of 1.90-2.0% by weight; manganese present in an amount of 0.55-0.70% by weight; phosphor present in a maximum amount of 0.10% by weight; sulphur present in an amount of 0.08-0.12% by weight; chromium present in an amount of 0.20-0.30% by weight; and copper present in an amount of 0.20-0.30% by weight.

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