Brass CZ Series

STANDARD

BS EN 12164 / 12165

FORM

Rod, bar, hex, square, profile

TOLERANCE

h9 / h10 standard

SURFACE

Drawn, peeled, polished

Technical Data

Composition, Mechanical & Equivalent Grades

Common CZ Grades � Composition Snapshot

GRADECU %ZN %PB %NOTES
CZ10863�65Bal.�Cartridge brass, deep drawing
CZ12157�59Bal.2.5�3.5Free cutting brass
CZ12257�60Bal.1.6�2.5Forging brass
CZ12459�62Bal.2.5�3.5High machinability
CZ13261�64Bal.1.7�2.8 + AsDezincification resistant

Typical Mechanical Range (across CZ family)

PROPERTYUNITVALUE
Tensile StrengthMPa320�540
Yield StrengthMPa120�390
Elongation A50%10�55
HardnessHB75�170

BS CZ to International Mapping

BS GRADEEN EQUIVALENTASTM
CZ108CW508LC26000
CZ121CW614NC36000
CZ122CW617NC37700
CZ124CW603N�
CZ132CW602NC35330

Why This Alloy

Engineering highlights

  • Complete CZ108 � CZ135 range
  • Cross-mapped to EN, ASTM, DIN, IS
  • Fully traceable mill test certificates
  • Cut-to-size and CNC-machined supply

Applications

Industrial applications

UK / Commonwealth-spec components
Plumbing & sanitary parts
Decorative brass parts
Engineering fittings
Manufacturing Capability
  • CNC turning
  • Cold drawing
  • Cutting & polishing
Surface Finishes
  • Drawn
  • Peeled
  • Polished
  • Plated
Industries Served
  • Plumbing
  • Engineering
  • Decorative
  • OEM Supply

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