Beryllium Copper Rod and Plate for the Plastics Industry
Berylco Plus, Supra and Ultra products are designed with one goal in mind. Improved profit through improved performance. Plate Products are available in three grades from two alloy systems.
- Beryllium Copper 17510 - higher conductivity, lower hardness beryllium copper
- Beryllium Copper 17200 - medium conductivity, medium hardness beryllium copper
- Beryllium Copper 17200 - lower conductivity, higher hardness beryllium copper
Typical Applications
Beryllium Copper 17510
- Low pressure blow molds
- Limited applications for injection molds
- Inserts in steel & aluminum mold for higher cooling rates at critical areas
- Sealing Tools
- Cooling inserts
- Plungers for die casting of light metals
- Nozzles & needles for hot runner systems
Beryllium Copper 17200
- Injection molds & high pressure blow molds
- Inserts in steel molds for higher cooling rates at critical areas
- Inserts in aluminum molds for higher strength & wear resistance
- Cooling inserts
- Nozzles & needles for hot runner systems
Performance
Beryllium Copper 17510
- Moderate in strength
- Provides the best conductivity of all materials
- Higher in strength than aluminum
- Can be used as a total mold system or as an insert in other molds
Beryllium Copper 17200
- Provides good wear resistance
- Improved machinability
- Can be used as a total mold system or as an insert in other molds
Beryllium Copper 17200
- Higher hardness than Supra
- Recommended where greater resistance and higher operating pressures are required
- Can be used as a total mold system or as an insert in other molds
Properties
| RWMA Class (Alloy Number) |
Chemical Composition |
Hardness | Thermal Conductivity |
Tensile
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryllium Copper 17510 (17510) |
BE.20-.60 NI1.40-2.20 |
B95-102 | 145 | 115 ksi |
| Beryllium Copper 17200 (17200) |
BE1.80-2.0 NI+CO.20 min NI+CO+FE.60 max |
C25-32 | 75 | 170 ksi |
| Beryllium Copper 17200 (17200) |
BE1.80-2.0 NI+CO.20 min NI+CO+FE.60 max |
C36-42 | 60 | 182 ksi |