27450 Brass is a lead-free brass alloy developed to meet the plumbing industry's requirement for lead-free, water-contact components. It offers good machinability, excellent forging ability, strong brazing and plating properties, and reliable dezincification resistance, making it a dependable choice for high-volume, close-tolerance production runs.
E.J. Basler machines 27450 brass parts using Swiss, Davenport, Hydromat, and multi-spindle screw machining, delivering consistent tolerances and surface finish across production runs of 100,000 pieces and up. Smaller runs are accepted where they fit our process strengths.
Properties and Benefits of 27450 Lead-Free Brass
27450 brass was engineered to meet lead-free plumbing requirements without sacrificing the machinability brass alloys are known for. Its composition supports strong forging characteristics for parts that need secondary forming, along with brazing and plating properties suited to assemblies and finished fittings, plus dezincification resistance for long-term performance in water-carrying applications.
Key benefits of 27450 brass:
- Good machinability for efficient, high-volume screw machining
- Excellent forging ability for parts requiring secondary forming
- Strong brazing and plating properties for assemblies and finished fittings
- Dezincification resistance for long-term water-contact performance
- Compliant with lead-free plumbing requirements
- Cost-effective for production volumes of 100,000 pieces and beyond
Applications of 27450 Lead-Free Brass Machined Parts
27450 brass screw machining is specified across plumbing and potable water applications, as well as forging operations that call for a lead-free alloy. Common applications include:
- Potable water-carrying parts and fittings
- Plumbing products and components
- Forging applications
- Faucet components
- Valve bodies and flow control components
- Water meter components
- Threaded fittings and bushings
27450 Brass Machining Services from E.J. Basler
E.J. Basler delivers 27450 brass machined parts through Hydromat machining, Swiss machining, Davenport machining, and multi-spindle screw machining, scaled for production runs of 100,000+ pieces. Every component ships with the quality, tolerances, and surface finish your application demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 27450 brass used for?
27450 brass is most commonly used for potable water-carrying parts, plumbing products, and forging applications.
Why is 27450 brass a good fit for plumbing components?
It offers good machinability, excellent forging ability, strong brazing and plating properties, and dezincification resistance.
Is 27450 brass compliant with lead-free plumbing requirements?
Yes. 27450 was developed specifically to meet the plumbing industry's requirement for lead-free, water-contact components.
What tolerances can E.J. Basler hold on 27450 brass machined parts?
On Hydromat, Swiss, and multi-spindle platforms, we routinely hold tolerances within plus or minus 0.0005 inches. Tighter tolerances are available with secondary grinding operations.
Can E.J. Basler handle production runs under 100,000 pieces?
Yes. While our high-volume contract manufacturing center is built for runs of 100,000+ pieces, we also accept smaller production volumes when the part fits our process strengths.
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The numerous advantages and benefits of 27450 low lead brass make it a preferred material for precision CNC, Swiss, and other machining techniques. E.J. Basler can machine parts, components, and products using brass for virtually any application or industry, including but not limited to the following:
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