Although our name - Ballard Brass & Aluminum, Inc. - denotes brass/bronze and aluminum alloys only, we produce gray iron castings Class 30 and 40 for technically sophisticated parts. Our iron castings are superior to most cast iron suppliers in that they have excellent finish and are manufactured to be readily machinable.

In the past we have been a leading supplier for the Navy's small boat program. We produced manganese bronze castings for LCVP and LCPL boats using a quarter million pounds for 497 vessels. Manganese bronze is high-strength yellow brass used for products requiring 65,000 pounds to 90,000 pounds tensile strength (similar to mild steel).

Another alloy is copper nickel, both 90-10 and 70-30, which is used in special applications for fittings such as elbows and tees.

We also supply high quality products to the Marine Industry, including propeller nuts, zinc nuts, boats struts and other fine products which excel in corrosion-resistant properties.

The use of corrosion-resistant products has always been extremely important for the major players in the marine industry - shipbuilding companies, the US Navy etc., and Ballard Brass & Aluminum has always been at the forefront in offering the latest technologies to produce the finest defenses to electrolysis and corrosion-resistant products.

The use of more corrosion-resistant alloys is increasing and aluminum bronzes of various alloys are used for many marine requirements (propellers, gears, acid resisting pumps) which require good strength as well as defense against electrolysis. These have replaced many high tin alloys.

Aluminum casting alloys we provide are 319, 356, A356, 535, 713 and others. We offer heat-treat when required.

All sizes of propeller nuts, zinc nuts and boat struts are now available through Ballard Brass & Aluminum, in large and small quantities, and a variety of alloys to suit your particular specifications.

Check out the Marine Industry Products section for some of the specs and information on our individual products.

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