STANDARD

BS EN 12164 / 12165 / 12167 / 1982

CERTIFICATION

BS-traceable MTC

Technical Data

Composition, Mechanical & Equivalent Grades

BS / BS EN Brass Grade Reference

BS GRADEBS EN EQUIVALENTAPPLICATION
CZ121CW614NFree machining
CZ122CW617NHot forging
CZ132CW602NDZR plumbing
CZ112CW712RNaval brass
DCB1 (BS1400)CC754SSand casting

Typical Mechanical Properties (BS EN)

PROPERTYUNITVALUE
Tensile StrengthMPa350�600
Yield StrengthMPa150�400
HardnessHB90�180

BS ↔ EN ↔ ASTM

BSENASTM
CZ121CW614NC36000
CZ122CW617NC37700
CZ112CW712RC46400
CZ132CW602NC35330

Why This Alloy

Engineering highlights

  • BS EN 12164 (rods for machining)
  • BS EN 12165 (forging stock)
  • BS EN 12167 (profiles & sections)
  • BS 1400 cast brass castings

Applications

Industrial applications

UK & EU OEM components
Plumbing fittings
Forged brass bodies
Manufacturing Capability
  • CNC turning
  • Hot stamping
  • Cold drawing
  • Casting
Surface Finishes
  • Drawn
  • Polished
  • Plated
Industries Served
  • Plumbing
  • Engineering
  • OEM Supply

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