Forged brass threaded fittings — elbows, tees, unions and adapters — offering the machinability and corrosion resistance of brass in a threaded, wrought fitting form.
Grades & Standards
Available grades and the dimensional & threading standards commonly applied to brass forged threaded fittings.
Standards Explained
Technical Data
Cartridge Brass (C26000) is the primary forged fitting grade, with Yellow Brass (C27000) also commonly supplied.
Chemical Composition (% by weight)
| Grade | UNS No. | Cu | Pb (max) | Fe (max) | Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartridge Brass | C26000 | 68.5 – 71.5 | 0.07 | 0.05 | Remainder |
| Yellow Brass | C27000 | 63.0 – 68.5 | 0.07 | 0.07 | Remainder |
Composition per ASTM B124 / ASTM B135. Mill test certificates issued per EN 10204 3.1 on request.
Mechanical Properties — Cartridge Brass (C26000)
| Property | Annealed | Half-Hard / Drawn |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 325 MPa | 410 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 105 MPa | 310 MPa |
| Elongation | 65% | 23% |
| Density | 8.53 g/cm³ | 8.53 g/cm³ |
Typical values; exact temper confirmed at enquiry stage.
Dimensions
Thread length, outside diameter, minimum wall thickness & center-to-end for 90° & 45° threaded elbows, per ASME B16.11 (Class 3000). Threads to ASME B1.20.1 (NPT). Class 2000 & 6000 available.
| NPS | Min. Thread Length (mm) | Outside Dia. (mm) | Min. Wall (mm) | 90° Center-to-End (mm) | 45° Center-to-End (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 10.9 | 38 | 4.09 | 33 | 25 |
| 3/4" | 12.7 | 46 | 4.32 | 38 | 28 |
| 1" | 14.7 | 56 | 4.98 | 44 | 33 |
| 1-1/4" | 17.0 | 62 | 5.28 | 51 | 35 |
| 1-1/2" | 17.8 | 75 | 5.56 | 60 | 43 |
| 2" | 19.0 | 84 | 7.14 | 64 | 44 |
| 2-1/2" | 23.6 | 102 | 7.65 | 83 | 52 |
| 3" | 25.9 | 121 | 8.84 | 95 | 64 |
| 4" | 27.7 | 152 | 11.18 | 114 | 79 |
Dimensions per ASME B16.11, Class 3000 threaded 90°/45° elbows, NPS 1/2" – 4". Tee, coupling, union, plug & bushing dimensions available on drawing request. Threads & tolerances confirmed with every quotation.
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