At Purity we manufacture many standard Babbitt & Solder Alloys. For more information on the specifications & properties of these alloys, please contact us. Custom Babbitt & Solder Alloys are always available upon request.
Babbitt Alloys are available in two ingot sizes (see chart below). All Alloys are tested for tin, antimony, lead, copper, iron, bismuth, zinc, aluminum and cadmium to ensure you are using a product that meets ASTM B-23 & SAE specifications. Tinning compound, flux & thinners are also available.
ASTM B23, Common Trade Names::| #2 | Nickel Genuine Babbitt | Tin Based |
| #11 | Imperial Babbitt | Tin Base |
| #7 | Harris/Royal Heavy Pressure | Lead Based |
| #8 | Saw Guide | Lead Based |
| #13 | Mill Anchor; Knife Blade | Lead Based |
| #1 | #2 | #3 | #11 | #7 | #8 | #13 | |
| Tin | 90.0 - 92.0 | 88.0 - 90.0 | 83.0 - 85.0 | 86.0 - 89.0 | 9.3 - 10.7 | 4.5 - 5.5 | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Antimony | 4.0 - 5.0 | 7.0 - 8.0 | 7.5 - 8.5 | 6.0 - 7.5 | 14.0 - 16.0 | 14.0 - 16.0 | 9.5 - 10.5 |
| Lead | 0.35 max | 0.35 max | 0.35 max | 0.50 max | 72.0 - 76.4 | 77.2 - 81.2 | 84.05 - 85.0 |
| Copper | 4.0 - 5.0 | 3.0 - 4.0 | 7.5 - 8.5 | 5.0 - 6.5 | 0.50 max | 0.50 max | 0.50 max |
| Iron | 0.08 max | 0.08 max | 0.08 max | 0.08 max | 0.10 max | 0.10 max | 0.10 max |
| Bismuth | 0.08 max | 0.08 max | 0.08 max | 0.08 max | 0.10 max | 0.10 max | 0.10 max |
| Zinc | 0.005 max | 0.005 max | 0.005 max | 0.005 max | 0.005 max | 0.005 max | 0.005 max |
| Aluminum | 0.005 max | 0.005 max | 0.005 max | 0.005 max | 0.005 max | 0.005 max | 0.005 max |
| Cadmium | 0.05 max | 0.05 max | 0.05 max | 0.05 max | 0.05 max | 0.05 max | 0.05 max |
| Arsenic | 0.10 max | 0.10 max | 0.10 max | 0.10 max | 0.30 - 0.60 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.25 max |
| Size | Length | Width | Depth | Tin | Lead |
| Standard Ingot | 6" | 3" | 2" | 6 Lbs | 8 Lbs |
| Large Ingot | 10" | 3" | 2" | 16 Lbs | 22 Lbs |
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