BS3332/H White Metal Bearing Alloy
Lead-Rich Bearing Alloy
BS3332/H white metal bearing alloy is a lead-rich white metal bearing alloy offering excellent embeddability and high fatigue resistance for demanding bearing applications. This alloy features low tin content with high antimony and controlled arsenic contents to meet BS 3332:1987 chemical standards for reliable industrial use.
*BS3332/H IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL REQUEST DUE TO ARSENIC CONTENT*
Chemical Composition
| Element | Typical Range (%) |
|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | Balance |
| Tin (Sn) | 0.9 – 1.7 |
| Antimony (Sb) | 13.5 – 15.5 |
| Copper (Cu) | Max 0.7 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Max 0.02 |
| Arsenic (As) | 0.8 – 1.2 |
| Nickel (Ni) | None specified |
| Zinc (Zn) | Max 0.005 |
| Bismuth (Bi) | Max 0.10 |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.10 |
| Aluminium (Al) | Max 0.005 |
| Other Elements | Max 0.2 |
Key Benefits
- Excellent embeddability and fatigue resistance
- Low tin content with balanced lead and antimony
- Compliance with stringent BS 3332:1987 standards
- Reliable performance in heavy-duty bearing applications
Typical Applications
- Heavy-duty industrial bearings
- Marine and automotive equipment
- Applications requiring high fatigue resistance and embeddability
Why Choose DKL Metals’ BS3332/H Alloy?
DKL Metals supplies BS3332/H white metal bearing alloy with guaranteed quality, full traceability, and compliance with British Standard BS 3332:1987. Our UK-based production ensures a dependable source for your application needs.
Learn More!
DKL Metals – What is Babbitt?
Gov.uk – Arsenic: General Information
WHO – Arsenic