Optical wire (tin bronze)

Tin bronze optical wires from bedra make an impression by a flawless surface finish which is required by all renowned optical manufacturers.

Fields of application

Temple

Physical properties

Density (kg/dm³) 8.8
Melting range (°C) 910 - 1040
E-Modulus (kN/mm²) 115
Thermal conductivity (W/m*K) 75
Coefficient of thermal expansion (10-6/K) 18.5
Electrical conductivity (MS/m) 7

Standardization and composition

Standard designation CuSn6
DIN 17662
Material no. 2.1022
DIN EN 12166 CW452K
ASTM UNS C51900
Cu balance
Sn 6
P 0.2
Others max. 0.5

Other tech. values

Annealing temp. (°C) 380 - 450
Hardness annealed (HV) 90
Hardness 80% reduced (HV) 290

Delivery program

Profiles Round wires / square profiles / flat wires / special profiles
Surface coatings Several electroplated coatings, upon request
Make-ups Spools / coils / rods / drums

Please contact us

Robert Gagnon

Robert Gagnon

Sales Director ELAS North America
bedra USA

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Berkenhoff GmbH (headquarters)

  • Kinzenbach plant
  • Berkenhoffstrasse 14
  • 35452 Heuchelheim
  • Germany

Berkenhoff GmbH

  • Merkenbach plant
  • Rehmühle 1
  • 35745 Herborn
  • Germany

bedra Vietnam Alloy Material Co., Ltd

  • Lot CN-06, Hoa Phu Industrial Park,
    Mai Dinh Commune,
    Hiep Hoa District, Bac Giang Province,
    Vietnam
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