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
