Brass Specifications

Grades Available

A widely-used alloy of copper and zinc, brass combines strength with ductility. Ideal for drawing or stamping, it has many different uses, made possible by varying the level of zinc in the composition to improve machinability and formability or heightening anti-corrosive properties.

Increased copper content raises ductility whilst adding more zinc means greater strength when cold working the material.

Among the many varied applications are:

  • Plumbing/heating
  • Chemical
  • Automotive
  • Naval/marine
  • Electronics

Brass is also well-known for its excellent acoustic properties which, combined with its workability, make it a common choice in the manufacture of musical instruments.

Our brass is available in round, square, flat, hexagon, channel, tube, or angle profiles.

In addition, we can offer a comprehensive range of ancillary services such as cutting, fabrication and polishing. Please ask our sales team for further details.

  British / BSEN Designation Description ISO Designation
Forms Available
CZ101 / CW501L Gilding Metal CuZn10 Rolled
CZ106 / CW505L Cartridge Brass CuZn30 Rolled
CZ108 / CW508L Basis Brass CuZn37 Rolled
CZ112 / CW712R Naval Brass CuZn36Sn1pb Extruded and Rolled
CZ114 / CW721R High Tensile Brass CuZn39AlFeMn Extruded
CZ115 / CW722R High Tensile Brass (Restricted Al) CuZn40Mn1Pb1FeSn Extruded
  CZ116 / CW705R High Tensile Brass CuZn28Al5FeMn Extruded
CZ120 / CW608N Engraving Brass CuZn38Pb2 Rolled
CZ121 / CW614N Free Machining Brass CuZn39Pb3 Extruded
CZ122 / CW617N Stamping Brass CuZn40Pb2 Extruded
CZ129 / CW611N Bending Brass CuZn39Pb1 Extruded
CZ131 / CW606N Turning and Riviting Brass CuZn37Pb2 Extruded
CZ132 / CW602N Dezincification Resistant Brass CuZn36Pb2As Extruded

Brass is essentially copper alloyed with zinc. It is strong but easy to form, stamp or draw which make it a common choice for a broad spectrum of applications. By varying the amount of zinc content it is possible to achieve a variety of characteristics including different levels of corrosion resistance, ductility and suitability for machining.

A higher zinc percentage increases the cold working strength whilst a higher percentage of copper yields greater ductility.

Its wide range of uses include automotive, naval, chemical, plumbing/heating and electronics industries. It’s acoustic properties combined with its workability also make brass the main choice of metal for the production of musical instruments.

Round, Flat, Square, Hex, Angle, Channel, Tube

Services

  • Cutting
  • Fabricating
  • Polishing