Brass Banding
A highly conductive and easy-to-form copper-zinc alloy used for low-voltage electrical components and customized parts. Affordable and workable, but limited by lower strength and moderate corrosion resistance. Not recommended for high-stress or vibration-heavy applications.
A highly conductive and easy-to-form copper-zinc alloy used for low-voltage electrical components and customized parts. Affordable and workable, but limited by lower strength and moderate corrosion resistance. Not recommended for high-stress or vibration-heavy applications.
✅ Conductivity and malleability for custom transformer applications
Applications: Low-voltage transformers, custom electrical devices, decorative applications
Engineering Specifications:
- Material: Brass
- Composition: Copper-zinc alloy (60–70% copper, 30–40% zinc)
- Tensile Strength: 350–500 MPa (50,000–73,000 psi)
- Yield Strength: 100–200 MPa (15,000–29,000 psi)
- Conductivity: Excellent (28–30% IACS)
- Corrosion Resistance: Moderate
Reasons to Choose:
- High Electrical Conductivity: Better than phosphor bronze or stainless steel
- Good Malleability: Easy to shape and customize
Reasons Not to Choose:
- Limited Corrosion Resistance: Not suitable for highly corrosive environments
- Lower Strength: Weaker than stainless steel and phosphor bronze
- Not Suitable for High-Stress Applications: Prone to fatigue under vibration
