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This section provides an overview for bronze as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 bronze manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked bronze companies as of December, 2024: 1.Reliable Bronze & Mfg., Inc., 2.National Bronze Manufacturing Co., 3.O’Hare Precision Metals, LLC..
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Bronze, an alloy primarily of copper and tin, is one of the earliest metals known to humanity. It encompasses a range of alloys, including those without tin, such as aluminum bronze and beryllium bronze, broadening the term to often synonymously refer to various copper alloys.
The properties of bronze alloys can significantly vary based on the copper-to-tin ratio and the addition of other elements, leading to diverse applications and characteristics.
Historically significant, bronze has been utilized since the Bronze Age for weapons, precious items, and later for architectural elements, statues, and coins due to its corrosion resistance and workability. Modern applications include phosphor bronze in electronics and everyday items, showcasing improved strength, elasticity, and wear resistance.
The composition of bronze varies, influencing its coloration and mechanical properties. Practical bronze alloys offer excellent elasticity and corrosion resistance, suitable for both wrought and cast applications. Innovations like phosphor bronze enhance characteristics such as strength and wear resistance, comparable to steel, making it a material of choice for springs and electrical components.
Selection criteria for bronze depend on the specific application needs:
Beyond traditional tin-copper alloys, bronze includes varieties like aluminum, nickel, and manganese bronze, each tailored for specific properties and applications. Advances in metallurgy have introduced alloys like chromium copper, titanium, and zirconium copper, expanding the functional and material diversity of bronze.
While the term "beryllium copper" has evolved, phosphor bronze remains a classic example, embodying the essence of bronze through its tin content.
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TCA Inc., established in 1997, based in Franklin Park, Illinois, is a manufacturer of special hard copper alloys and aluminum bronzes. The company’s products include special alloys in the form of plates, rounds or pipes using special processes in accordance with ISO: 9100 quality system. The materials include pure copper alloy, hard copper alloys, aluminum bronzes, tin bronzes, and copper nickel bronzes. It’s the sister company of Sağlam Metal, located in Turkey, a manufacturer of copper products. Industries served include aviation, marine, space, automotive, and railway, among others. The company’s capabilities include casting, forging, heat-treatment and CNC machining.
O’Hare Precision Metals is a manufacturer of fabricated metal products, engineering materials, and machining services since 1970 and is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The company manufactures bar stocks, round stocks, and round bars made of copper, carbon, aluminum, steel, and nickel. The products are used in the automotive, aerospace, construction, mining, and medical industries. The company runs a service department offering packaging and various machining services such as milling, chamfering, saw cutting, polishing, and burnishing.
National Bronze Manufacturing Co. (NBM) is a manufacturer of bronze, brass, and copper products originally founded in 1911 before its acquisition by the holding company Hummock Industries in 2021. Based in Roseville, Michigan, the company produces bushings, bearings, and wear plates in various bronze, brass, and copper alloys, as well as self-lubricating plug graphite bearings. Aside from its products, NBM also offers contract manufacturing and CNC machining services to its clients in the automotive, aerospace, construction, and marine industries.
Reliable Bronze & Mfg., Inc., established in 1968 and based in Stanchfield, Minnesota, is a manufacturer of a wide selection of bronze and metal products. The facility operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, and some of its products include thrust bearings, standard grooves, cast bronze stock bearings, cored bar stock, and bronze bars. The company also provides custom machining for specific customer needs and serves several industries, including car transmission, road machinery, and heavy equipment. As defined by the Department of Homeland Security CISA (Cyber-Infrastructure), the company is considered part of the critical manufacturing sector.
Morgan Bronze Products Inc., established in 1947, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision-machined foundry alloyed products based in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Its manufacturing process involves CNC milling, inspection, and calibration of a variety of metals, such as alloy steel, aluminum, ductile iron, and beryllium copper. They are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified to offer thrust washers, torque pins, cylinder glands, piston shoes, and bushings including pivot, center pins, camshafts, guide, and sleeve bushing used in the aerospace & defense, commercial trucks, hydraulics, oil & gas, and heavy equipment & mining sectors.
Thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc., founded in Germany, in 1871 is a supplier of production materials such as aluminum long bar, pipe and plate products. The company's product portfolio includes Aluminum Pipes, Engineering plastics, Stainless Steel Long Bar, Sheet, and Strip products. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also provides services such as custom manufacturing, Laboratory Services, Warehousing and Distribution, Quality Solutions and Transportation Services.
ALB Copper Alloys Co.,Ltd., established in 1996, based in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of copper alloy products. The company's main product portfolio includes beryllium copper alloy, aluminum bronze alloy, silicon bronze alloy, phosphor bronze alloy, and nickel silver alloy, among others. The company customer service specializes in the improvements of the products quality and consistency. Production and certification are all in line with the national and international standards. Industries served include automotive and aerospace as well as plastic molding.
Multimet Overseas, founded in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a manufacturer of electrical components, earthing and lightning protection components. The company's product portfolio includes Stainless Steel Cable Ties, Brass Cable Glands, Cable Cleats, Brass & Copper Turned Parts and O-H Line Hardware. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. They also offer quality control, customer support, warehousing, and distribution services.
Anchor Bronze & Metals, established in 1999, based in Cleveland, Ohio, is a manufacturer of copper alloy bar and plate products. The company product portfolio includes cast bronze, centrifugal castings, copper alloys, machine parts, and cast iron. Additional products include a various copper alloys. Industries served include, hydraulic, aerospace, shipbuilding and general manufacturing use. The customer service available include assistance with design of bronze components, including research, design, and production costs.
Dhanwant Metal Corporation, established in 1986 and headquartered in Maharashtra, India, is a manufacturer, supplier, and dealer of various metal products. It offers a wide range of products including aluminium bronze bar, valves, and FRP GRP pipes. It also offers round bars, pipe fittings, and flanges. The company is ISO certified, and has received an award as the "Supplier of the Year" for stainless steel and pipe fitting products in 2022.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Bronze & Mfg., Inc. |
18.0%
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| 2 | National Bronze Manufacturing Co. |
12.7%
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| 3 | O’Hare Precision Metals, LLC. |
11.1%
|
| 4 | Tough Copper Alloys INC. |
10.6%
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| 5 | Thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc. |
10.1%
|
| 6 | Anchor Bronze & Metals |
9.0%
|
| 7 | ALB Copper Alloys Co.,Ltd. |
7.9%
|
| 8 | Morgan Bronze Products, Inc. |
7.9%
|
| 9 | Multimet Overseas |
7.4%
|
| 10 | Dhanwant Metal Corporation |
5.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the bronze page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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6 | 66.7% |
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India
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2 | 22.2% |
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China
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1 | 11.1% |
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