Development aims
SA253 has better wear resistance and compatible with engines with cast iron shaft.
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Development concept
Improved wear resistance through the Si particle coarsening
Improved fatigue resistance by increasing the strength of the aluminum alloy lining
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Increment of strengthening components compensates for the decrease of fatigue resistance caused by the Si particle coarsening.
Performance
Resistance wear
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Seizure resistance
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Shaft material: Hardened shaft
Non-hardened shaft
Application example
- Connecting rod bearing
- Main bearing
- Crankwasher