Bronze
Absolute hygiene
and timeless durability.
A millennia-old alloy that has shaped human history, bronze is now an irreplaceable player in modern industry.
It combines exceptional corrosion resistance with unique anti-friction properties, ensuring reliability where other materials fail-from the deep sea to high-slip machinery.
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Areas of application
Mechanics and transmissions
Bushings, bearings, gears and guides. Essential for components subject to wear, continuous sliding and high speeds.
Naval and Off Shore
Propellers, pumps, fittings and submersible valves. Chosen for its total resistance to the corrosive action of seawater.
Art and design
Furniture elements, fine handles and sculptures. Appreciated for its warm color, ability to age elegantly and acoustic resonance (bells).
Process industry
Valves, industrial fittings and components for the chemical and food industries, where pressure tightness and hygienic safety are required.
Machined alloys
At Foma we handle different types of bronze (aluminum, phosphor bronze, lead bronze) to calibrate machinability and hardness to the customer’s specific needs.
What alloys do we work on?
CC496K, CC483K, CW459K.