Where and How Brass Parts are Used in Industries?

Brass holds a high value in Industries for its anti-friction property, work ability, durability, and corrosion resistance. One of the unique features of Brass is that it is conductive and at the same time a non-magnetic substance. Thus, it is used for various components, like for an ammunition which requires metals unaffected by magnetism.

The term Brass covers an entire range of alloys of Copper and Zinc, with varying proportions of main elements as well as minor additions. Lead, Silicon, and Arsenic are some examples of additional elements. Manufacturers of top-notch brass parts India follow strict guidelines and standards of ISI since Brass is widely used by people in drinking water faucets. Some of the important Brass alloys are Free Cutting Brass, Gilding Metal (Red Brass), Engraving Brass, and Arsenical Brass. Let us have a look at the various uses of the alloy in different fields or industries.

Plumbing Industry (Red Brass)

As is mentioned before, feudal regulations are placing strict limits on the amount of Lead in metals that are in direct contact with water. However, Lead is favorable in many aspects and is used traditionally for faucets due to its mach inability and pressure tightness. Hence, there arises the need for alloys with No-Lead in it but acts as a functional equivalent. Luckily, manufacturers of brass parts India have an alternative in the form of SeBiLOY.

EnviroBrass C89510 is a form of non-leaded Red Brass that functions as an equivalent in faucets. It is called SeBiLOY as it boasts both Selenium and Bismuth as the substitutes for Lead.

Liquid Container Industry (Arsenical brass C26000)

For its strong corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and strength, Arsenical Brass containing .03% Arsenic is used in the making of containers that holds hot, pressurized liquids. Manufacturers of brass parts India utilize this property to make the following components:

• Heat Exchangers
• Radiator Cores and Tanks
• Boiler Fireboxes

Casting Industry (High Tensile Brass)

It is one of the strongest materials in the Brass alloy family. High Tensile Brass includes a small percentage of Manganese which greatly adds to its strength, casting-ability, and non-corrosive tendency. It is readily used in components that undergo high-stress cycles.

Some of the uses for this alloy are:

• Marine Engine Castings
• Locomotive Axle Boxes
• Pump Casting
• Heavy Rolling Mill Housing Nuts

Fittings and Fasteners:

The alloy C-360 is known to be a ‘free cutting Brass’ because of its excellent mach inability. It contains a small percentage of lead that adds to its machining property. However, being Machinable does not contradict with its toughness and strength. It is for this uncompromising tendency that this alloy is used as fasteners and fittings where complex shapes are to be achieved.

Uses of this material include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Nuts, Bolts and many Threaded Parts
• Battery Terminals
• Jets and Injectors, which require very fine holes
• Taps, Pipe or Water Fittings

Other Major Usages:

Apart from these materials, engraving industries make use of Brass’ properties to produce engraved nameplates and plaques. Other uses include rims of appliances, clock components, and gear meters. The multi-utilitarian property of Brass and its alloys are influenced by the proportion of secondary additions such as Arsenic and Silicon in it.

The above-mentioned and numerous other Brass alloys are extensively used across every industry in one form or other. There are many requirements for good-quality and standardized brass parts in India. Today, almost all of the Brass alloys are recycled ones but it does not essentially mean that they would fall short of the expected properties.