Magnolia Babbitt Anti-friction Metal Ingot Bar Bearings Lead Based Metalworking

US $620

Muskegon, Michigan, United States
May 27th

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Magnolia Babbitt Anti-Friction Metal Ingot Bar Bearings Lead Based Metalworking Magnolia Metal Corporation began business in 1886 with a technical innovation in the then new bearing industry: the invention of lead-based babbitt metal. Less expensive than tin-based babbitt, "Magnolia Anti-Friction" was soon being shipped around the world. Over 100 years later, babbitt products comprise only 1% of Magnolia Metals sales, but the company still manufacturers several grades of Babbitt. Customers can still purchase large quantities of these Babbitt today metals directly from Magnolia. Magnolia Anti-Friction Metal Sold by the Magnolia Metal Corporation, Magnolia Anti-Friction Metal is still available for purchase today. Introduced in 1886, Magnolia Metal (as it was commonly referred to) was advertised as "the best bearing material known to man and far superior than any other Babbitt." While there is no doubt that Magnolia Metal has it's applications and does generally perform well, it also has some limitations. Magnolia Anti-Friction Metal is a primarily lead based material but with the addition of graphite for to make it somewhat self lubricating. Composition (approximately): Element Percent Lead 80.00% Tin 5.00% Antimony 15.00% This product is equivalent to the following specifications: ASTM: B23 Grade 8 According to the Magnolia Metal Corporation, Magnolia Anti-Friction Metal "meets all requirements for general use. Offers good resistance to compression and has the lowest co- efficient of friction of any known bearing metal... 1/3 that of genuine babbitt. Is graphite treated and largely self-lubricated. Typical Applications... Line shafting...electric motors 10 to 250 hp.... winches... pumps... propeller shafts... cement mills ... general machinery." Pouring temperature for Magnolia Anti-Friction Metal is 750-825 degrees F. This ingot came from the now defunct Oliver Tractor factory in Grand Rapides Michigan. This ingot weighs about 3 lbs. 10 oz.. Buyer is to pay via Pay Pal. Your payment must reach us within 7 days from the auction's ending date. I will ship within 1 working day of receipt of payment. I will ship internationally if the buyer requests permission to bid in advance and pays in U.S. dollars via Pay Pal. Shipping costs will be calculated. I will not lie to customs as to contents or value. Customs charges will be paid by the buyer. Returns will only accepted if the item significantly differs from the listing. Contact me before bidding if you have any questions. Get Images that Make Supersized Seem Small. Auctiva's Listing Templates improve your auctions in minutes. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.