ASTM B67-14(2022)

Standard Specification for Car and Tender Journal Bearings, Lined

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the establishment of requirements for lined journal bearings for use on locomotive tenders, passenger cars, and freight equipment cars. Before lining, the brass backs shall be bored and thoroughly tinned in accordance with the best standard practice. After lining, the ends of the bearings shall be made smooth by scraping, filing, or machining. The backing metal shall conform to the requirements specified for named elements for copper alloy UNS No. C94100. The lining metal shall conform to the chemical composition requirements specified for named elements. The finished bearing representing a lot for acceptance shall be broken, either longitudinally or transversely, or both, in order to ascertain the uniformity of the grain of the metal. The chemical analysis of the lining shall be made accordingly.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of requirements for lined journal bearings for use on locomotive tenders, passenger cars, and freight equipment cars. The alloy specified is UNS No. C94100.2  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2022
• ICS: 43.040.50 - Transmissions, suspensions
• Technical Committee: B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B05.05 - Castings and Ingots for Remelting

Relations

• Refers: ASTM B824-17 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2017
• Refers: ASTM B824-16 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2016
• Refers: ASTM B824-14 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2014
• Refers: ASTM B824-11 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2011
• Refers: ASTM B824-09 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2009
• Refers: ASTM E255-07 - Standard Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2007
• Refers: ASTM B824-04 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings
• Effective Date: 01-May-2004
• Refers: ASTM E527-83(2003) - Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2003
• Refers: ASTM B824-02 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Refers: ASTM E255-02 - Standard Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Refers: ASTM E527-83(1997)e1 - Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-1997
• Refers: ASTM B824-96 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-1996

Overview

ASTM B67-14(2022), Standard Specification for Car and Tender Journal Bearings, Lined, defines the requirements for lined journal bearings used in locomotive tenders, passenger cars, and freight equipment cars. Developed under globally recognized standardization principles, this specification ensures consistency and safety in the manufacture and application of journal bearings for critical railway rolling stock components. This document is maintained by ASTM Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys, reflecting current industry best practices and performance expectations for copper alloy-lined bearings.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose: The standard applies to lined journal bearings with brass backing (copper alloy UNS No. C94100) and covers their production, material composition, surface quality, testing, and marking requirements.
• Material Requirements:
  • Backing: Brass backings must conform to specified chemical compositions for copper alloy UNS No. C94100.
  • Lining: Lining metals are to meet defined chemical requirements for elements such as tin, antimony, arsenic, and copper.
• Manufacturing and Processing:
  • Brass backs must be bored and thoroughly tinned before lining.
  • After lining, ends should be finished by scraping, filing, or machining for smoothness; grinding or abrasive rubbing is not permitted.
• Uniformity and Inspection: Finished bearings are subject to fracture testing to verify uniform grain structure and freedom from separation or defects.
• Dimensions and Tolerances: Bearings must meet specific thickness and dimensional tolerances as provided by purchaser drawings.
• Product Identification: Each bearing must be clearly marked with essential information, including the manufacturer, purchaser, bearing size, pattern number, and year of casting.
• Order Requirements: Orders should specify quantity, ASTM designation, drawing references, chemical analysis (if needed), fracture tests, inspection requirements, and product marking.

Applications

ASTM B67-14(2022) is a critical standard for:

• Railway Equipment Manufacturers: Ensuring high-quality, reliable lined journal bearings in locomotive tenders, passenger cars, and freight cars.
• Aftermarket Parts Suppliers: Meeting industry benchmarks for materials and construction, supporting longevity and safety in replacement parts.
• Rail Operators and Maintenance Teams: Providing confidence that bearings meet rigorous quality standards, contributing directly to operational safety and reduced maintenance downtime.
• Purchasing and Quality Assurance Teams: Offering a clear, standardized basis for procurement, acceptance criteria, and inspection procedures.

Related Standards

For comprehensive implementation and cross-referencing, users of ASTM B67-14(2022) should be aware of these relevant standards:

• ASTM B824 - Specification for General Requirements for Copper Alloy Castings
• ASTM E255 - Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
• ASTM E527 - Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
• (Historical Reference) ASTM E57 - Methods for Chemical Analysis of White Metal Bearing Alloys

Practical Value

By adhering to ASTM B67-14(2022), manufacturers and end-users benefit from:

• Standardized Quality: Assured material composition and construction methods enhance the performance and durability of journal bearings.
• Consistent Interchangeability: Uniform bearing dimensions and markings facilitate maintenance and supply chain efficiency.
• Enhanced Safety: Stringent testing and inspection minimize in-service failures and operational risks.

Keywords

journal bearings, lined bearings, railway equipment, copper alloy bearings, ASTM B67, C94100, passenger car bearings, locomotive tender bearings, freight car bearings, bronze castings

ASTM B67-14(2022) ensures reliability, compatibility, and standardized quality for critical railway journal bearing applications.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: B67 −14 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Specification for
Car and Tender Journal Bearings, Lined
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B67; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
the Determination of Chemical Composition
1.1 This specification covers the establishment of require-
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
ments for lined journal bearings for use on locomotive tenders,
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
passenger cars, and freight equipment cars. The alloy specified
is UNS No. C94100.
3. General Requirements
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1 The following sections of Specification B824 constitute
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
a part of this specification:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1.1 Terminology (Section 3),
and are not considered standard.
3.1.2 Sampling (Section 10),
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1.3 Number of Tests and Retests (Section 11),
3.1.4 Specimen Preparation (Section 12),
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 3.1.5 Test Methods (Section 13),
3.1.6 Significance of Numerical Limits (Section 14),
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.7 Inspection (Section 15),
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.8 Rejection and Rehearing (Section 16),
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.9 Certification (Section 17),
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.10 Test Report (Section 18),
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.11 Product Marking (Section 19), and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.12 Supplementary Requirements (S1–S4).
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Include the following information when placing orders
2. Referenced Documents
3 for bearings under this specification as applicable:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.1 Quantity of bearings required;
B824 Specification for General Requirements for Copper
4.1.2 ASTM designation and year of issue (for example,
Alloy Castings
B67 – 05);
E57 Methods for ChemicalAnalysis ofWhite Metal Bearing
4.1.3 Pattern and drawing number and condition (as cast,
Alloys (Withdrawn 1986)
machined, and so forth);
4.1.4 Chemical analysis of residual elements, if specified in
the purchase order (Section 6);
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copper
4.1.5 Fracture testing (Section 8);
and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.05 on
Castings and Ingots for Remelting. 4.1.6 Witness inspection (Specification B824); and
Current edition approved May 1, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally
4.1.7 Product marking (Section 13).
approved in 1927. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as B67 – 14. DOI:
10.1520/B0067-14R22.
5. Materials and Manufacture
The UNS system for copper and copper alloys (see Practice E527) is a simple
5.1 Before lining, the brass backs shall be bored and
expansion of the former standard designation system accomplished by the addition
of a prefix “C” and a suffix “00.” The suffix can be used to accommodate
thoroughly tinned in accordance with the best standard prac-
composition variations of the base alloy.
tice.Afterlining,theendsofthebearingsshallbemadesmooth
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
by scraping, filing, or machining. They shall not be ground or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on rubbed with abrasive materials.
the ASTM website.
5.2 The purchaser reserves the right to inspect the brass
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. backs after boring and previous to tinning and lining.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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B67 − 14 (2022)
TABLE 1 Chemical Composition of Backing, Copper Alloy
Composition, % max, except as indicated
Copper
Nickel,
Alloy
Copper Tin Lead Zinc Iron including Aluminum Antimony Sulfur Phosphorus Silicon
UNS No.
Cobalt
A B C
C94100 72.0–79.0 4.5–6.5 18.0–22.0 1.0 0.25 1.0 0.005 0.8
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