Dura-Bar Advantages
Machining | Wear | Heat Treat | Thermal Conductivity | Dampen Vibration and Noise | Lead Issues

Dura-Bar has a compound metal matrix to give it properties similar to steel with machinability unmatched by most steel grades. The multiple benefits of Dura-Bar can be used to solve many basic application and manufacturing challenges.

Machining Issues - Dura-Bar solves your machining problems.

• Machines 2 to 4 times faster than steel grades.
• Increases tool-life over other iron and steel grades.
• Produced with a consistent microstructure from heat to heat so you make fewer adjustments and you have a consistent set-up for your operators.
• Backed by a Zero Defect Guarantee so you don't worry about material down time or defect issues killing cycle times or tooling.

Premature Wear Issues - Dura-Bar solves your wear problems.

• Graphite in the microstructure increases lubricity.
• Pearlite grades increase wear resistance.
• Tested and proven to outperform many heat-treated grades of steel.
• Can be heat-treated by the same methods as steel and to greater depths.

Heat Treat Time and Costs - Dura-Bar solves your heat-treat issues.

• Microstructure is more stable and predictable so growth can be planned.
• Does not require carbonization.
• Typically requires less rework and straightening.
• Pearlite grades increase wear resistance.
• Can be heat-treated by the same methods as steel and to greater depths.

Thermal Conductivity - Dura-Bar solves heat related cycling and dimensional issues.

• Microstructure allows heat to travel quickly and evenly through the product to dissipate heat quickly.
• Very stable through constant heating and cooling cycles.
• Tight control of the chemistry makes dimensional growth very predictable from part-to-part and lot-to-lot.

Dampen Vibration and Noise - Dura-Bar solves vibration issues.

• Microstructure causes vibrations to travel quickly through the product, reducing the effect on machinery
• Sound vibrations are dampened lowering the noise while machining and in the application's environment.
• Gears can be machined to a lower AGMA class (less critical tolerances) and still meet noise standards.

Lead Issues - Because Dura-Bar contains no lead, the disposal costs and environmental issues for lead are eliminated.

For detail of a specific alloy or help in determining material selection, continue to our product matrix or contact us at 888-DURA-BAR (888-387-2227).