Data sheet

    Wieland-U17

    Wieland-U17 for bushings to bear the piston pin in very highly stressed steel pistons and connecting rods for diesel engines. For heavily loaded spherical bearings in mechanical engineering and vehicle construction.

    Composition (standard values)

    Al      10%
    Ni      5 %
    Fe      4 %
    Cu     balance

     

    Material designation

    Wieland              U17
    DIN                     17665 : 1983

     

    Max. load

    Oscillating bearing over 150 MPa

     

    Types available

    Machined bushings

     

     

    Corrosion resistance

    Highly resistant to standard lubricants, including lube
    oil, and to environmental impacts.

    Density [g/cm3]7.6
    Coefficient of thermal expansion (20 - 300 °C) [10-6/K]16.6
    Thermal conductivity [W/m*K]63
    Modulus of elasticity (20 °C) [GPa]120
    Temper 
    Hardness [HB/HRB]170/89
    Tensile strength Rm [MPa]700
    0.2 %-proof stress Rp0.2 [MPa]460
    Elongation A5 [%]10

     

    1 MPa = 1 N/mm2

    Steffen Schimanek
    Head of Sales – Slide Bearings