Brass Balls

Brass is a non-ferrous material. Brass balls exhibit good corrosion resistance in environments where fuel oil, gasoline, kerosene, and alcohol are present. Brass balls provide excellent resistance to corrosion by water. Brass also exhibits excellent electrical conductivity. Abbott manufactures Brass balls for the automotive ad electronic industries. Abbott's brass balls are also used widely in the security and appliance industries for dip and tilt switches. Brass balls are available in a range of sizes, tolerances and grades of brass.

Other alloys of Brass balls available upon request.

Brass Balls: Physical Properties and Composition (by percentage)

Material CDA 260
Copper .70
Zinc .30
Hardness N/A (RB 75 - 87 typical)
Surface Finish 6 - 8 microfinish
Size Range As small as 0.3mm
Grades 3
5
10
25
50
100
200
500
1000
2000
Characteristics Resistance to corrosion by water
Electrical conductivity
General Usage Electronics
Automotive
Security
Appliances

   

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