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
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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
Balance Shaft Gear
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Balance Shaft Gear
- Component: Balance Shaft Gear
- Dura-Bar: g2
- Original Material: Carbon Steel
- Problem(s) Solved: Difficulty Machining, Material Quality, Machining Cycle Time
Bearing Housing
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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
Compressor Rotor
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Compressor Rotor
- Component: Compressor Rotor
- Dura-Bar: 65-45-12
- Original Material: 1045 Carbon Steel
- Problem(s) Solved: Material Quality, Difficulty Machining, Material Performance
Cylinder Block
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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
Cylinder Rod Guide
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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
Cylinder Sleeve
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Cylinder Sleeve
- Component: Cylinder Sleeve
- Dura-Bar: g2p
- Original Material: Static Cast Gray Iron
- Problem(s) Solved: Material Quality, Material Quality, Difficulty Machining
Flexible Shaft Coupling
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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
Fuel Rail
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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
Hydraulic Cylinder Piston
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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
Hydraulic Manifold
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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
Impeller
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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
Motorcycle Disk Brake Rotor
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Motorcycle Disk Brake Rotor
- Component: Brake
- Dura-Bar: 80-55-06
- Original Material: Stainless Steel
- Problem(s) Solved: Material Performance, Poor Wear Resistance, Unknown
Planetary Gear
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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
Pony Rod
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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
Port Plate
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Port Plate
- Component: Port Plate
- Dura-Bar: 100-70-03
- Original Material: As-Cast Ductile Iron
- Problem(s) Solved: Material Quality, Unknown, Unknown
Pulley
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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
Rotary Table
![](/getmedia/c3151272-4387-446d-8914-418db7f7c45f/machine-tool-rotary-table-01-thumbnail.jpg?width=140&height=136&ext=.jpg)
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
Spool
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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