Brass Rods

Product Description

The range of Brass Rods manufactured by us is valued for its excellent cutting & drilling performance, high conductivity, and corrosion resistance. These brass tension rods find applications in various sectors mentioned below

  • Hardware
  • Electric & Electronic Components
  • Fittings
  • ASTM B 124 C37700
  • BS 2874 CZ 122
  • IS 3488 Forging Brass

Chemical Requirements

CuZn42Pb2

CuZn40Pb2

Copper

56.5 - 60.0%

57.0 - 59.0%

Lead

0.60 to 2.0%

1.5 to 2.5%

Iron

0.30% max

0.40% max

Total Imp. Excl. Iron

0.20% max

0.70% max

Zinc

Remainder

Remainder

Physical Properties

Tensile Strength

380 Mpa Min

40 kg/mm2 Min.

Elongation %

25% Min

18% Min.

Izod Value

-

2.0 KJ min

Fabrication Properties

Capacity for being

 

 

Cold worked

Poor

Poor

Hot formed

Excellent

Excellent

Hot forgeability rating

100%

100%

Machinability Rating

80%

80%

Suitability for soldering

Excellent

Excellent

Suitability for Brazing

Good

Good

USES: Forged Components, Industrial Valves, Defense components, Watch Case, Automobile Valves Components

  • ASTM B 455
  • B 16 C 38500
  • C 36000
  • BS 2874 CZ - 121Pb3 or CZ124
  • IS319 Grade I/ II/ III

Chemical Requirements

Grade I

Copper

56.0 - 59.0%

Lead

2.0 to 3.50%

Iron

0.35% max.

Total Imp. Excl. Iron

0.70% max.

Zinc

Remainder

Physical Properties

Condition

Size

T.S. MPA

EL% Min

Annealed (O)

6-25
25-50
50 above

345
315
285

12
17 
22

Half-Hard (HB)

6-12 
12-25 
25-50 
50 above

405
395
355 
325

4

12
17

Hard (HD)

6-12 
12-25

550
490


4

Fabrication Properties

Capacity for being

Cold worked

Poor

Hot formed

Fair

Machinability Rating

100%

Suitability for soldering

Excellent

Suitability for Brazing

Good

Uses

Precision Components, Hardware, Hinges, Lock Bodies, Screws, Nuts & Bolts



Chemical Requirements

Grade II

Grade III

Copper

60.0 - 63.0%

60.0 - 63.0%

Lead

2.50 to 3.70%

0.50 to 1.50%

Iron

0.35% max

0.20% max

Total Imp. Excl. Iron

0.50% max

0.50% max

Zinc

Remainder

Remainder

Physical Properties

Condition

Size

T.S. T.S. MPA

EL% Min

T.S. MPA

EL% Min

Annealed (O)

6-25
25-50
50 above

355
305
275

15
20
25

315
285
255

22
27
32

Half-Hard (HB)

6-12
12-25
25-50
50 above

395
385
345
315

7
10
15 
20

355n
345
305
285

8
12
22
27

Hard (HD)

6-12
12-25

550
485


4

460
400


4

Fabrication Properties

Capacity for being

Cold worked

Poor

Fair

Hot formed

Fair

Excellent

Machinability Rating

90%

80%

Suitability for soldering

Excellent

Excellent

Suitability for Brazing

Good

Excellent

Uses

Gr II : Gear, Pinions, Precision, Automobile, Electronic Parts

Gr III : Precision Components Machining with Riveting Operation

We fabricate a finest range of Naval Brass, which are renowned for their high strength, rust proof and durability features. Naval brass is a copper alloy containing 60% copper, 75% tin and around 39.25% zinc. These are made up of high-grade raw material and can be availed in the form of sheet, plate, rods and circle. Our range of naval brass is broadly used in marine and construction industry

Specifics: Naval Brass - IS: 291 Gr l & ll

Rod Brass

  • ASTM B135 C 23000

  • BS 2870 CZ 102

  • JIS H3300 C 2300

Naval Brass

  • IS291 Grade I or II

  • BS 2874 CZ 112

  • JIS 3250 C4622

  • ASTM C48200

Chemical Requirements

Garde I

Grade II

Copper

61.0 - 64.0%

59.0 - 62.0%

Lead

0.20% max

0.50 to 1.0%

Tin

1.0 to 1.50%

0.50 to 1.0%

Iron

0.10% max

-

Other Imp.

0.20% max

0.20% max

Zinc

Remainder

Remainder

Physical Properties

Condition

Size

T.S. 2 Kg/mm2

EL% Min

T.S. 2 Kg/mm2

EL% Min

Half-Hard (HB)

Upto 12.5
12.5 to 50
50 to 100

40 min
38.5 min
35 min

18%
18%
18%

40 min
40 min
40 min

15%
15%
15%

Fabrication Properties

Capacity for being

Cold Worked

Fair

Poor

Hot Worked

Excellent

Good

Machinability Rating

30%

50%

Forgeability Rating

90%

90%

Silver Alloy Brazing

Excellent

Excellent

Soft Soldering

Excellent

Excellent

Oxyacetylene Welding

Good

Not Suitable

Uses

Gr I : Condenser Components, Propeller Shaft, Marine hardware where bending is required.

Gr II : Marine Hardware, Screw Machine, Valve Stems and Components for Naval use.

These rod are also known as Reverting Quality Brass Rod and is mainly used in blanking, riveting , bending, hot forging, watch case and belts, etc. 

  • IS4413
  • IS4170
  • DTD-627
  • BS2874/86 CZ-109
  • BS2872/86 CZ-108



Chemical Requirements

CuZn40

CuZn35

CuZn37

CuZn30

Copper

59.0 - 62.0%

63.0 - 68.5%

62.0 - 65.0%

60.5 - 71.50%

Lead

0.75% max

0.05% max

0.30% max.

0.05% max.

Iron

0.10% max

0.05% max

0.10% max

0.05% max

Total Imp.

0.30% max

0.30% max

0.60% max

0.30% max

Zinc

Remainder

Remainder

Remainder

Remainder