Types of Babbitt generally used in the repair of bearings
Grade / Composition % Sn % Sb % Pb % Cu Compression Yield (PSI) Compression Strength (PSI) Hardness Melting Point
° F
Pour Temp
° F
68° F 212° F 68° F 212° F 68° F 212° F
Tin-Based Babbitt
1 91.0 4.5 4.5 4,400 2,650 12,850 6,950 17.0 8.0 433 825
2 89.0 7.5 3.5 6,100 3,000 14,900 8,700 24.5 12.0 466 795
3 83.3 8.3 8.3 6,600 3,150 17,600 9,900 27.0 14.5 464 915
11 87.0 7.0 6.0 3,050 1,400 12,800 5,100 15.0 7.0 471 630
Lead-Based Babbitt
7 10.0 15.0 75.0 3,550 1,600 15,650 6,150 22.5 10.5 464 640
8 5.0 15.0 80.0 3,400 1,750 15,600 6,150 20.0 9.5 459 645
13 6.0 10.0 83.5 0.5
15 1.0 16.0 82.4 0.6 21.0 13.0 479 662