Essential Reading on Brass Fittings: Specifications & Advantages

Brass Fittings, are pipe fittings made of brass and are widely used in municipal water supply and drainage, HVAC, petrochemicals, ships and furniture hardware, etc. BRASS FITTINGS play an important role in various piping systems because of its corrosion resistance, high strength and good processability.

Main Features of Brass Fittings

Strong corrosion resistance
brass alloys, which contain copper, zinc and a small amount of other elements, have excellent oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance, maintaining stable performance even in damp or chemical medium environments.

High mechanical strength
After high-temperature annealing or cold drawing treatment, the hardness and strength of brass fittings are significantly enhanced, and they can withstand high pipe pressures.

Good machinability
Brass is easy to mill, cut, turn and punch, with high machining accuracy and good surface finish, which can meet the requirements of a variety of complex piping systems.

Good thermal and electrical
Conductivity Brass has excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, making it suitable for HVAC systems and electrical grounding applications.

What Does Brass Fittings Include

BRASS FITTINGS are diverse, and common product types include but are not limited to:

Category	Common models	Application scenarios
Couplings	Straight couplings, quick couplings, threaded couplings	Water supply and drainage, household piping
Reducers	Concentric unequal diameter, eccentric unequal diameter	Pipe diameter conversion
Elbow (Elbows)	45° elbow, 90° elbow, double elbow	Turn pipe layout
Tees	Equal diameter tees, different diameter tees	Branch or converging pipes
Gate Valves	Open-stem gate valves, concealed stem gate valves	Switch control
Ball Valves	Full-bore ball valves, three-piece ball valves	Quick opening and closing
Union	Unidirectional union, bidirectional union	Convenient for installation and disassembly
Check Valves	Lift check valves, swing check valves	Prevent the backflow of the medium
Strainers	Y-type filters, basket filters, strainers	Filter out impurities
Quick Connectors	Plug and pull quick connectors, clamp quick connectors	Quick pipe assembly

Application & Advantages of Brass Fittings

Long service life
Brass material is naturally antibacterial and corrosion-resistant, less prone to rust, and extends the service life of piping systems.

Easy to install and maintain
With a variety of installation methods such as threaded connection and quick twist, reducing on-site construction time and labor costs.

Wide applicable temperature range
Can withstand working temperatures from -50 ° C to +200 ° C, suitable for cold and hot water piping and special industrial Settings.

Environmentally friendly and safe
In compliance with NSF, WRAS, CE and other certification standards, ensuring safe drinking water; The brass material is recyclable and in line with sustainable development principles.

How To Choose Quality Brass Fittings

Material testing
Selects brass materials that comply with standards such as ASTM B16/B62, EN12165, and GB/T 5782 to ensure copper content and mechanical properties.

Surface treatment
Quality products are generally enhanced by processes such as nickel plating, chromium plating or spraying to improve surface wear resistance and oxidation resistance.

Connection accuracy
Precision threads and tolerance control ensure sealing performance; Quick-twist joints should have a professional sealing ring to prevent leakage.

Certification Qualifications
Check if the product has passed quality management system certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, as well as industry-specific certifications.

Partner manufacturers are recommended to choose pipe fitting producers with years of production experience, factory direct sales and complete after-sales service.

Conclusions

Brass Fittings, with their corrosion resistance, high strength, good processability, and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, have become the preferred fittings in modern piping systems. It performs exceptionally well in municipal water supply and drainage, HVAC, petrochemicals, and furniture hardware.

Supplier

Luoyang Datang Energy Tech Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese manufacturer specializing in high-quality plastic pipes and fittings. Equipped with state-of-the-art automated production lines and supported by a team of 200 professionals, we offer an extensive product line comprising over 150 types of plastic pipes and fittings designed for water supply and  drainage systems, gas transmission, and floor heating systems. Our main products include PVC Pipes and Fittings, PE (HDPE) Pipes and Fittings, PPR Pipes and Fittings, and PEX Floor Heating Pipes. 

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