Brass – grades and applications | Bydgoszcz

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. The zinc content in the alloy varies between 10 and 45%. Depending on the presence of other metals – tin, silicon, manganese, lead, chromium and iron – we distinguish different grades of brass.

Feature	Properties	Use
M95	Very cold formable, resistant to stress corrosion cracking, very good solderability, suitable for enamelling.	Thin wall pipes, especially for the production of radiators, enameled products.
M90	Very cold formable, resistant to stress corrosion cracking, good solderability, easy to enamel.	Thin wall pipes, especially for the production of radiators, enameled products.
M85	Highly cold formable, stress crack resistant, brazable.	Elements made by various methods of plastic working, especially by deep drawing, mainly for coils, membranes, gauge tubes.
M80	Very cold formable, fairly resistant to stress corrosion cracking.	Elements made by various methods of plastic working, especially by deep drawing, mainly for coils, membranes, gauge tubes.
M75	Good cold formability, fairly resistant to stress corrosion cracking.	Zipper parts.
M70	Good cold formability, good solderability.	Ribbons for the production of radiators, elements made by various methods of plastic forming, including deep drawing.
M67	Good cold formability, good solderability.	Ribbons for the production of radiators, elements made by various methods of plastic forming, including deep drawing.
M65	Good cold formability, good solderability.	Ribbons for the production of radiators, elements made by various methods of plastic working, including deep drawing.
M63	Good cold formability, good solderability, basic 2-component brass.	Ribbons for the production of radiators, elements made by various methods of plastic working, including deep drawing.
M60	Very cold formable, solderable.	Elements made with different plastic forming methods.
MO63	Machinable, very susceptible to cold forming.	Elements made by certain cutting methods and various plastic forming methods.
MO62	Good machinability, cold forming.	Elements made by various machining and plastic forming methods.
MO61	Very good machinability (suitable for automatic machines), with limited susceptibility to cold forming.	Components made by various cutting methods, including automatic machines.
MO60	Good machinability and cold forming.	Elements made by various machining and cold forming methods
MO59	Very good machinability, with limited susceptibility to cold forming.	Components made by different cutting methods.
MO58	Good machinability with limited susceptibility to cold forming.	Components made by different cutting methods.
MO58A	Very well machinable, free-cutting alloy.	Elements made with different machining methods, especially on automatic machines.
MO58B	Very well machinable, free-cutting alloy.	Elements made with different machining methods, especially on automatic machines
MC70	Highly corrosion resistant.	Heat exchanger pipesw
MC62	Highly corrosion resistant.	Capacitor tubesheets in ship equipment.
MA77	Very corrosion resistant, especially in seawater environments.	Heat exchanger pipesareas in ship equipment.
MA58	Corrosion resistant.	Apparatus components, sliding elements
MM58	Resistant to atmospheric corrosion.	Apparatus components, architecture
MK68	Good atsliding properties.	Slides
The most popular grades: brass bars Mo58,Mo58A, pipes and brass tapes M63, brass sheetsM63, Mo58

Industry uses lead, two-component, tin, special, aluminum and manganese brasses. This alloy has a high resistance to corrosion. It also has other beneficial properties that determine its usefulness. It is plastic, ductile and susceptible to forming. Brass is used to make elements resistant to sea water, which is why it works well in the shipbuilding industry. Even ship screws are made of it. Brass is also a popular raw material for the production of decorative items. Candlesticks, medals, cups and monuments are made of it. It is worth noting that the alloy is also used to make ammunition shells and coins. Small coins – numismats with the lowest denominations – 1, 2, and 5 pennies – are made of brass.

Characteristics of brass alloys

Depending on the additive, brass alloys have different properties. Thanks to the addition of tin, corrosion resistance is increased, silicon increases mechanical strength, and lead improves sliding properties, making the alloy suitable for the production of plain bearings. It should be noted, however, that it also reduces the strength of brass. Copper combined with aluminum, which increases resistance to mechanical stress, and nickel, because it improves the plasticity of alloys, are also popular.

Brass Wholesale

All the alloys mentioned above can be found in our brass warehouse. We produce sheets and rods made of alloys with a zinc content below 30% and brass rods, in the case of which the alloy contains 32% zinc. We also sell brass tapes used in electronics, automotive and furniture, e.g. for hinges and bearings. Brass pipes, which are used in the electrotechnical and automotive industries, as well as in heating and cooling systems, are also very popular among customers, as well as decorative elements in modern interiors.

Comprehensive handling of orders for brass products

If you are looking for the highest quality brass, but also other metals – we invite you to visit our warehouse in Zielonka near Bydgoszcz. We offer a wide range of non-ferrous metal products, including brass bars, sheets , tapes, profiles and pipes. Materials necessary in construction, finishing works, machine industry and even artistic activities. Brass is perfect for the production of decorative and aesthetic items. We also offer additional services that will facilitate the processing of raw materials to the desired shapes. We precisely cut raw materials, as well as organize their specialized transport. In our brass warehouse near Bydgoszcz, as well as in the brass warehouse in Toruń you will find the highest quality brass products, which are an excellent construction material that is used in many industries. We encourage you to contact us – we will be happy to answer your questions about our products.