Leaded Brass Rods are a widely used copper alloy primarily composed of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and lead (Pb). The key feature is the addition of lead, typically in the range of 1.8% to 3.7%, which dramatically improves the alloy's machinability. This modification results in a material that combines good strength and hardness with excellent corrosion and wear resistance.
Key Properties and Characteristics
| Property Category | Specific Characteristics and Benefits |
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| Mechanical & Machining | High Machinability: The lead particles act as an internal lubricant during cutting, promoting the formation of short chips, reducing tool wear, and enabling high-speed, precision machining. Good Strength and Hardness: Provides the structural integrity required for durable mechanical components. Excellent Wear Resistance: Suitable for parts in sliding or bearing contact. |
| Environmental Resistance | Excellent Corrosion Resistance: Performs well in humid and corrosive atmospheres, making it suitable for marine and chemical processing environments. |
| Physical Properties | Good Electrical Conductivity: Useful for various electrical connectors and components. Good Thermal Conductivity: Applicable in heat exchangers and other thermal management devices. |
Primary Application Areas
Based on its balanced set of properties, Leaded Brass is a preferred material in numerous industries:
General Machinery & Automotive: Used for gears, bearings, bushings, valve bodies, and various fittings due to its machinability, wear resistance, and strength.
Plumbing & Hardware: Commonly found in pipe fittings, nozzles, and decorative fixtures because it is easy to machine into complex shapes and resists corrosion from water.
Electrical Components: Employed in connectors, terminals, and switch parts where a combination of conductivity, corrosion resistance, and ease of manufacturing is needed.
Marine Engineering: Suitable for pump components, marine hardware, and propeller shafts due to its resistance to saltwater corrosion.
Musical Instruments & Other: Used in the manufacture of certain wind instrument components and other precision-machined parts.
In summary, Leaded Brass Rods are a versatile, high-performance alloy whose utility is defined by an excellent balance of easy machinability, good mechanical strength, and reliable corrosion resistance. While environmental regulations are influencing the use of lead-containing alloys in some sectors, Leaded Brass remains a critical engineering material for a vast range of mechanical, electrical, and marine applications.
Our product range
| Product Category | Product Name | Common Standard Grades | Key Specifications (Typical) | |
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| Copper Tubes / Pipes | • Straight & Coiled Tubes • Refrigeration Tubes • Capillary Tubes • Heat Exchanger Tubes |
C11000 (ETP Copper) C12200 (DHP Phosphorous Copper) C12000 (DLP Phosphorous Copper) EN 12735-1: CU-DHP JIS H3300: C1220, C1100 |
Standards: ASTM B75, B88, B280, EN 12735 OD: 3mm - 300mm Wall Thickness: 0.3mm - 10mm Condition: Annealed (O), Hard (H) |
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| Copper Sheets / Plates | • Hot Rolled Plates • Cold Rolled Sheets • Cut-to-Size Blanks |
C11000 (ETP Copper) C10200 (Oxygen-Free Copper) C26000 (Cartridge Brass) C70600 (90-10 CuNi) |
Standards: ASTM B152, B465 Thickness: 0.5mm - 50mm (Plates: >3mm) Width: up to 1500mm Length: up to 4000mm or custom Condition: Rolled, annealed, mill finish |
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| Copper Rods / Bars | • Round, Square, Hexagonal Rods • Copper Alloy Rods • Precision Ground Bars |
C11000 (ETP Copper) C36000 (Free-Cutting Brass) C26000 (Cartridge Brass) C10200 (Oxygen-Free Copper) C17200 (Beryllium Copper) |
Standards: ASTM B187, B301, EN 12163, 12164 Diameter: 2mm - 200mm Length: Straight bars up to 6m, coils available Condition: Drawn, extruded, annealed |
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| Copper Wires | • Bare Copper Wire (Hard/Soft) • Enamelled (Magnet) Wire • Stranded & Bunched Wires • Braided Wires & Flexibles |
C11000 (ETP Copper) C10200 (Oxygen-Free Copper) C10100 (C-OF Copper) Grade: 1/2 Hard, 1/4 Hard, Soft |
Standards: ASTM B1, B2, B3, IEC 60228 Diameter: 0.05mm - 12mm (bare) Conductivity: 100% IACS min. Packaging: Spools, coils, drums |
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| Copper Foils | • Rolled Strips (in Coils) • Thin Foils • Connector Alloy Strips |
C11000 (ETP Copper) C26000 (Cartridge Brass) C19210 (Phosphor Bronze, 1.0%) C26800 (Yellow Brass) |
Standards: ASTM B152, B465, EN 1652 Thickness: 0.05mm - 3.0mm (Strips), <0.05mm (Foil) Width: 10mm - 600mm (typical coil width) Condition: Hard (H), 1/2 Hard, Soft (O), rolled temper |
Our factory
We are a specialized manufacturing factory with integrated production capabilities for copper and copper alloy products, including tubes, rods, bars, plates, sheets, strips, and wires. Our facility is equipped with modern production lines featuring extrusion presses, continuous casting machines, precision rolling mills, drawing benches, and controlled annealing furnaces, enabling us to control the entire process from raw material to finished product. Supported by an in-house laboratory for quality assurance and compliant with international standards (ASTM, EN, JIS), we provide customized solutions, reliable packaging, and efficient export logistics to serve global clients in HVAC&R, electrical, automotive, and industrial sectors.
copper product packaging
We take great care in packaging to ensure our copper products arrive in perfect condition. Standard packaging includes moisture-resistant materials, sturdy wooden crates or pallets, and protective corner guards to prevent damage during transit. For products requiring enhanced protection against oxidation, such as high-purity copper tubes or finely finished surfaces, we also offer optional nitrogen-purged (inert gas) packaging upon request. This service effectively minimizes surface oxidation during long-distance shipping or storage, ensuring your products maintain their optimal quality upon arrival.
