Forging Brass

HOT WORKABILITY

Excellent

MACHINABILITY

80�90%

CORROSION RESISTANCE

Very good (potable water)

PRESSURE RATING

Up to 60 bar (depending on geometry)

DENSITY

8.45 g/cm�

HARDNESS

100�140 HB

Technical Data

Composition, Mechanical & Equivalent Grades

Chemical Composition (% by mass) � EN CW617N / C37700

CUZNPBFESNNIAL
57.0�60.0Bal.1.6�2.5≤0.30≤0.30≤0.30≤0.05

Mechanical Properties (as-forged)

PROPERTYUNITVALUE
Tensile StrengthMPa390�490
Yield Strength (0.2%)MPa150�250
Elongation A50%20�35
HardnessHB100�140
Densityg/cm�8.45
Melting Range�C880�895
Thermal ConductivityW/m�K123

International Equivalent Grades

STANDARDGRADE
ENCW617N � CuZn40Pb2
ASTMC37700
DIN2.0402
BSCZ122
IS320
JISC3771

Why This Alloy

Engineering highlights

  • Excellent hot forgeability and die-fill
  • Machinability rating ≈ 80�90%
  • High pressure-tightness for fluid systems
  • WRAS / NSF-grade variants available

Applications

Industrial applications

Plumbing & sanitary fittings
Compression & flare bodies
Gas fittings and valves
HVAC service valve bodies
Hot-stamped electrical housings
Manufacturing Capability
  • Hot stamping
  • Die forging
  • CNC finishing
  • Pressure testing
Surface Finishes
  • Natural
  • Nickel-plated
  • Chrome-plated
  • Polished
Industries Served
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Gas Distribution
  • Electrical

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