Often used to make bearings and couplings in tough transportation, oil- and gas-drilling, and marine industries, these rods resist fatigue and corrosion. Also known as ToughMet™ 3 rods, they’re up to four times stronger than other marine-grade copper nickel rods. They are similar in strength to beryllium copper and Monel K-500 nickel rods and are also less likely to deform than aluminum bronze rods when stress is applied. Even at low and high temperatures, they maintain 90% of their strength and fatigue resistance. All of these rods resist corrosion from salt water as well as algae and barnacle buildup—no need for special coatings. They also withstand hydrogen and chloride, so you can use them to create saltwater valve and pump parts.

These rods stand up to wear when in contact with other metal parts, such as stainless steel and nickel alloys. They allow electrical currents to pass through and cool down quickly. Similar to other copper alloys, you can spot weld, seam weld, and braze them. Unlike alloys with higher nickel content, such as Monel K-500 nickel rods, these rods can be machined at higher speeds with coolant and carbide tooling to reduce production time and wear on tools. All are nonmagnetic.

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