Copper & Bronze

OSS Special Steel Canada offers a range of copper and bronze materials designed for applications where thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and stable mechanical performance are critical.

Our copper and bronze portfolio covers multiple alloy families with varying compositions and property balances, allowing material selection based on conductivity requirements, wear behavior, and application-specific performance targets.

Copper

Copper alloys are widely used in industrial applications that require high electrical and thermal conductivity together with good mechanical strength and durability. By alloying copper with elements such as chromium, zirconium, nickel, or beryllium, the material can achieve improved wear resistance and stability at elevated temperatures.

Typical Applications

• Electrodes used in electrical discharge machining (EDM)
• Continuous casting molds for steel and aluminium production
• Electrode tips and discs for resistance welding of low-carbon and galvanized steels
• Chill molds used in the casting of copper, brass, and bronze alloys
• Tips and components for steel mesh welding machines
• Spot-welding electrode tips for stainless steel and nickel alloys
• Mold components for plastic injection tooling

Bronze

Bronze alloys are copper-based materials known for their excellent wear resistance, good mechanical strength, and strong corrosion resistance. These properties make bronze particularly suitable for components exposed to friction, continuous motion, or heavy mechanical loads.

Typical Applications

• Plain bearings, bushings, and bearing cages
• Worm gears, gear wheels, and transmission components
• Pump and valve parts used in industrial systems
• Sliding plates and wear-resistant machine elements
• Marine components exposed to corrosive environments
• Mechanical parts used in heavy industrial machinery