Forging Brass Hollow Rods

Forging Brass Hollow Rods are specially engineered brass tubes designed for excellent hot forging performance, high strength, and good corrosion resistance. They offer superior formability and durability, making them ideal for manufacturing complex forged components such as valves, fittings, connectors, and industrial hardware. These rods ensure consistent quality, reliable mechanical properties, and efficient production in demanding applications.

  • Description
  • Chemical Composition
  • Physical Properties
  • Sizes Available
CATEGORY
ASTMBSENJISDINISOIS
Forging BrassC37700CZ120CW608N
CW617N
C3771 BE2.0381634-CuZn38Pb2IS3488
IS6912 FLB

 

The exceptional hot working characteristics of C37700 makes it the classic alloy for forgings. With outstanding flow characteristics, this alloy can be forged and machined into sophisticated and most complex components. C37700 can also easily be electroplated with various finishes.

Typical Applications:

  • BUILDERS HARDWARE: Door Handles, Decorative Knobs, Furniture Hardware
  • BUILDING: Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals
  • CONSUMER: Golf Putters, Valve Bodies for Scuba & Propane Spray Tanks, Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks
  • ELECTRICAL: Covers, Fuse Bodies
  • INDUSTRIAL: Valve Components, Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds

 

Equivalent Specifications

SPECIFICATIONSDESIGNATION
ISOCuZn40Pb2
EuropenCuZn40Pb2
BSCZ-122
JISC 3561
RussianLS59-3

Chemical Composition

 CuFePbZn
Min/Max58.0 - 61.00.31.5 - 2.5Rem
Nominals59.5000-2.000038.0000

Physical Properties

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion11.5 10−6Per °F (68-572 F)
Density0.305 lb/in3 @ 68 F
Electrical Conductivity27 %IACS @ 68 F
Electrical Resistivity38.4 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F
Melting Point Liquid US1640 F
Melting Point Solid US1620 F
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension15000 ksi
Modulas of Rigidity5600 ksi
Specific Gravity8.44
Specific Heat Capacity0.09 Btu/lb/°F @ 68 F
Thermal Conductivity69.0 BTU in/hr.ft2.°F @ 68 F

Sizes Available

HOLLOW RODSMin Bore Size 20 mm and Max OD 100 mm
ROUND RODS/RODS6mm To 130 mm
HEX5mm To 60mm
SQUARE4mm To 60mm
FLAT5mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm
PROFILES / SECTIONSAS per Customer Drawing
BILLETSUp to 200 mm
INGOTSAS per Specification
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