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  1. 4x nickel babbitt 1 lb regular bar
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt 1 lb. Regular Bar
    $44.00

    DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt is formulated for higher temperature, high-speed applications where standard babbitt falls short. With a composition of 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni, these nominal 1 lb regular bars are well-suited for machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. Kapp Alloy has been manufacturing quality babbitt alloys for over 70 years, making them a reliable source for precision bearing materials built to handle demanding operating conditions.

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  2. 4x nickel babbitt 5 lb notch bar
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt 5 lb Notch Bar
    $190.00

    Kapp Alloy's DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt is built for higher temperature, high-speed applications including machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. With a composition of 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni, these 5 lb notch bars deliver reliable performance where standard babbitts fall short. Backed by over 70 years of manufacturing experience, Kapp Alloy produces consistent, quality alloys trusted by bearing professionals across industries.

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  3. 4x nickel babbitt .187" (4.8mm) x 25 lb spool
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt .187" (4.8mm) x 25 lb spool
    $922.00

    DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt wire is built for higher temperature, high-speed applications including machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. With a composition of 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni, this .187" (4.8mm) diameter wire also works as a spray wire for surface wear components. Available on a convenient 25 lb spool, it's a reliable choice for demanding industrial bearing work. Kapp Alloy has been manufacturing quality babbitt products for over 70 years.

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  4. 4x babbitt .125" (3.2mm) x 25 lb spool
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt .125" (3.2mm) x 25 lb spool
    $929.00

    DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt wire is built for higher temperature, high-speed applications including machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. With an 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni alloy composition, it also works as a spray wire for surface wear components. Available in .125" (3.2mm) diameter on a 25 lb spool, this is a reliable option from a manufacturer with over 70 years of experience producing quality babbitt alloys.

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  5. 4x nickel babbitt .098" (2.5mm) x 25 lb spool
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt .098" (2.5mm) x 25 lb spool
    $954.00

    DuraKapp™ 4X Nickel Babbitt wire is built for higher temperature, high-speed applications including machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. With an alloy composition of 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni, it also works as a spray wire for surface wear components. Available in .098" (2.5mm) diameter on a 25 lb spool, this is a reliable option for demanding bearing and surface restoration work. Kapp Alloy has been manufacturing quality babbitt products for over 70 years.

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  6. 4x nickel babbitt .079" (2mm) x 25 lb spool
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt .079" (2mm) x 25 lb spool
    $969.00

    DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt wire is built for higher temperature, high-speed applications including machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. With an alloy composition of 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni, this wire also works as a spray wire for surface wear components. Available in .079" (2mm) diameter on a 25 lb spool, it's a reliable choice for demanding bearing applications where standard babbitt may fall short.

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  7. 4x nickel babbitt .062" x 25 lb spool
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt .062" x 25 lb spool
    $982.00

    DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt wire is built for high-speed, higher-temperature applications including machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. With a composition of 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni, this .062" (1.6mm) diameter wire also works as a spray wire for surface wear components. Available on a 25 lb spool, it's a reliable choice for bearing work that demands consistent performance under demanding operating conditions. Kapp Alloy has been manufacturing quality babbitt alloys for over 70 years.

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  8. 4x nickel babbitt 35 lb ingot
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt 35 lb Ingot
    $1,250.00

    Kapp Alloy's DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt is a tin-based alloy designed for higher temperature, high-speed machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. With a composition of 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni, it delivers reliable performance in demanding applications. Available in nominal 35 lb ingots, this product has been manufactured by Kapp Alloy & Wire for over 70 years. Note that a minimum order quantity of 350 lbs applies.

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  9. 4x nickel babbitt .125" (3.2mm) x 250 lb payout pak
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt .125" (3.2mm) x 250 lb Payout Pak
    $7,360.00

    Kapp Alloy's DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt wire is built for demanding applications — specifically higher temperature, high-speed machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. With a composition of 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni, this .125" (3.2mm) diameter wire also works as a spray wire for surface wear components. The 250 lb Payout Pak keeps your operation running efficiently with less downtime for resupply. Backed by over 70 years of manufacturing experience, Kapp Alloy delivers consistent, reliable babbitt wire you can count on.

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  10. 4x nickel babbitt .098" (2.5mm) x 250 lb payout pak
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt .098" (2.5mm) x 250 lb Payout Pak
    $7,560.00

    DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt wire is built for demanding applications where standard babbitt falls short. With a composition of 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni, it handles higher temperatures and high-speed conditions in machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. It also works as a spray wire for surface wear components. This 250 lb Payout Pak comes in .098" (2.5mm) diameter, offering a reliable supply for continuous production or large-scale bearing work.

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  11. 4x nickel babbitt .079" (2mm) x 250 lb payout pak
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt .079" (2mm) x 250 lb Payout Pak
    $7,685.00

    Kapp Alloy's DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt wire is built for higher temperature, high-speed applications including machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. With an 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni alloy composition, it also works as a spray wire for surface wear components. Available in .079" (2mm) diameter on a 250 lb Payout Pak, this is a reliable choice backed by over 70 years of manufacturing experience.

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  12. 4x nickel babbitt .062" x 250 lb payout pak
    DuraKapp™#4X Babbitt .062" x 250 lb Payout Pak
    $7,785.00

    DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt wire is built for higher temperature, high-speed applications including machinery, engine, and generator bearing refurbishment. With a composition of 88.8Sn/3.5Cu/7.5Sb/0.2Ni, this .062" (1.6mm) diameter wire also works as a spray wire for surface wear components. The 250 lb. Payout Pak keeps workflow efficient for larger jobs. Kapp Alloy has been manufacturing quality babbitt products for over 70 years.

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ASTM-B23 4X Nickel Babbitt

DuraKapp™ #4X Nickel Babbitt is built for demanding bearing applications where standard alloys fall short. By adding Nickel to the #2 Babbitt matrix, it delivers higher tensile and compression strength at elevated temperatures without losing ductility—a balance that's critical to preventing bearing failure. Made from high-grade virgin raw materials using Kapp Alloy's Precision Microcasting™ process, it's a reliable choice for compressors, marine diesel engines, steel mills, mining machinery, paper mills, and crushers.

 

DuraKapp™#4X Nickel Babbitt lasts longer under severe service because it provides higher strength at higher temperatures without sacrificing ductility. In any bearing application, strength without this crucial ductility leads to bearing failure.

 

Nickel Babbitt Benefits & Features

  • Holds the oil film
  • Pours freely and fills all liner crevices
  • Anti-frictional
  • Cannot cut the shaft
  • Resists high temperatures
  • High thermal conductivity

Nickel Babbitt Applications

  • Compressors and blowers
  • Marine and locomotive diesel engines
  • Marine bearings
  • Reduction gears
  • Dredges
  • Lumber and cement mills
  • Rock and gravel machinery
  • Steel mills
  • Mining machinery
  • Sugar mills
  • Paper mills
  • Crushers
  • Electric railroads
  • Clay working machinery
  • Paired with KappaTinning™ Compound and Kapp CopperBond™ Flux

 

4X Nickel Babbitt Properties

Specification

ASTM B23:

None

Cross Reference:

4xxxx Nickel, Premier Nickel

 

Composition

Sn (Tin):

88.8%

Sb (Antimony):

7.5%

Cu (Copper):

3.5%

Ni (Nickel):

0.2%

 

Chemical Composition Limits

Minimum

Maximum

Sn (Tin):

88.0%

90.00%

Sb (Antimony):

7.00%

8.00%

Cu (Copper):

3.00%

4.00%

Pb (Lead):

 

<0.35%

Fe (Iron):

 

<0.08%

As (Arsenic):

 

<0.10%

Bi (Bismuth):

 

<0.08%

Zn (Zinc):

 

<0.005%

Al (Aluminum):

 

<0.005%

Cd (Cadmium):

 

<0.05%

Ni (Nickel):

0.10%

0.30%

 

Technical Data

Melting Temperature Range:

466-669°F (241-354°C)

Pouring Temperature:

795-805°F (424-429°C)

Density:

0.2667 lbs/in3

Specific Gravity:

7.39 g/cm3

Brinell Hardness:

24.5/12

Brinell Hardness @ 68°F (20°C):

27

Tensile Strength:

9,200 psi

Tensile Strength (Chill Cast):

15,200 psi (104.5 MPa)

Elongation on Break:

8%

Fatigue Strength:

6,460 psi (44.4 MPa)

Compressive Strength:

12,880 psi (6.44 tons/in2)

Yield Point, Compression at Temperature:

@ 68°F (20°C) = 8,240 psi (56.7 MPa); @ 212°F (100°C) = 3,800 psi (26.2 MPa)

 

 

Product Variants

DuraKapp™#4X is available in standard forms:

  • 35 lb. (15.9 kg) ingots
  • 5 lb. (2.3 kg) notch bars
  • 1 lb. (0.5 kg) bars

 

Also available in standard spray wire forms on 25 lb spools or in 250 lb. Payout Paks:

 

Custom alloys and forms are our specialty. Call Kapp Alloy to discuss your specific project.

 

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Click here for DuraKapp™#4X Technical Data Sheet

 

Click here for DuraKapp™#4X Saftey Data Sheet

 

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