Applications

Using Dura-Bar as an alternative to steel, castings and other materials can result in significant cost savings. Dura-Bar is currently used for many applications in a wide variety of industries. Browse or filter the example applications below. Read more about Dura-Bar as an alternative, material property comparisons, and see over 100 Dura-Bar parts by downloading the Dura-Bar Applications Guide.

Accessory Drive Gear

Accessory Drive Gear

  • Component: Compressive and Air Hydraulic Pump
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: Hot Rolled 8620 Alloy Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Cost Reduction, Machining Cycle Time, Heat Treat Cycle

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Balance Shaft Gear

Balance Shaft Gear

  • Component: Balance Shaft Gear
  • Dura-Bar: g2
  • Original Material: Carbon Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Difficulty Machining, Material Quality, Machining Cycle Time

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Bearing Housing

Bearing Housing

  • Component: Thrust Bearing
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: Hot Rolled 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Availability, Weight Reduction, Cost Reduction

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Compressor Rotor

Compressor Rotor

  • Component: Compressor Rotor
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: 1045 Carbon Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Material Quality, Difficulty Machining, Material Performance

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Cylinder Block

Cylinder Block

  • Component: Piston Pump
  • Dura-Bar: 100-70-03
  • Original Material: Static Cast Gray Iron
  • Problem(s) Solved: Material Quality, Poor Wear Resistance, Cost Reduction

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Cylinder Rod Guide

Cylinder Rod Guide

  • Component: Hydraulic Cylinder
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: Continuous Cast Ductile Iron
  • Problem(s) Solved: Material Quality, Machining Cycle Time, Unknown

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Cylinder Sleeve

Cylinder Sleeve

  • Component: Cylinder Sleeve
  • Dura-Bar: g2p
  • Original Material: Static Cast Gray Iron
  • Problem(s) Solved: Material Quality, Material Quality, Difficulty Machining

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Flexible Shaft Coupling

Flexible Shaft Coupling

  • Component: Pump and Compressor
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: Static Cast Gray Iron
  • Problem(s) Solved: Availability, Material Quality, Difficulty Machining

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Fuel Rail

Fuel Rail

  • Component: Fuel Rail
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: As-Cast Ductile Iron
  • Problem(s) Solved: Pressure Issue, Machining Cycle Time, Material Quality

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Hydraulic Cylinder Piston

Hydraulic Cylinder Piston

  • Component: Hydraulic Cylinder
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: 1215 Carbon Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Poor Wear Resistance, Material Performance, Machining Cycle Time

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Hydraulic Manifold

Hydraulic Manifold

  • Component: Compactor
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: Hot Rolled 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Machining Cycle Time, Pressure Issue, Cost Reduction

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Impeller

Impeller

  • Component: Pumps and Compressors
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: As-Cast Ductile Iron
  • Problem(s) Solved: Material Quality, Machining Cycle Time, Material Performance

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Motorcycle Disk Brake Rotor

Motorcycle Disk Brake Rotor

  • Component: Brake
  • Dura-Bar: 80-55-06
  • Original Material: Stainless Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Material Performance, Poor Wear Resistance, Unknown

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Planetary Gear

Planetary Gear

  • Component: Low-Load Planetary Gear Winch
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: Heat Treated 8620 Alloy Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Cost Reduction, Machining Cycle Time, Heat Treat Cycle

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Pony Rod

Pony Rod

  • Component: Hydraulic Fracturing Pump
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: 1018 Carbon Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Machining Cycle Time, Cost Reduction, Weight Reduction

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Port Plate

Port Plate

  • Component: Port Plate
  • Dura-Bar: 100-70-03
  • Original Material: As-Cast Ductile Iron
  • Problem(s) Solved: Material Quality, Unknown, Unknown

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Pulley

Pulley

  • Component: Pulley
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: Hot Rolled 12L14 Carbon Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Lead In Original Material, Poor Surface Finish, Poor Wear Resistance

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Rotary Table

Rotary Table

  • Component: CNC Machine
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: Static Cast Gray Iron
  • Problem(s) Solved: Machining Cycle Time, Material Quality, Availability

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Spool

Spool

  • Component: Rotary Hydraulic Manifold
  • Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
  • Original Material: Carbon Steel
  • Problem(s) Solved: Machining Cycle Time, Poor Wear Resistance, Cost Reduction

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