Pipe-Lok Vales & Fittings Company delivers precision-engineered instrumentation fittings and valves trusted for reliability, safety, and performance in industrial applications with a strong focus on engineering excellence and quality control.
Brass (copper-zinc alloy) provides good machinability, moderate corrosion resistance and cost-effective performance for VCR fittings in general plumbing, instrumentation and utility applications.
A copper-zinc-lead alloy engineered for excellent machinability, widely used for precision-machined fitting components.
| Element | Weight Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Copper (Cu) | 60.0 - 63.0 |
| Lead (Pb) | 2.5 - 3.7 |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.35 max |
| Zinc (Zn) | Balance |
*Composition limits are as per the applicable ASTM/ASME/UNS specification; actual limits may vary depending on product form.
C36000 offers good mechanical properties combined with the best machinability rating among common brass alloys.
| Property | Typical / Minimum Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 340 MPa min |
| 0.2% Yield Strength | 125 MPa min |
| Elongation | 25% min |
| Hardness | 78 HB |
| Density | Approx. 8.5 g/cm³ |
*Mechanical requirements depend on product form, heat treatment and applicable ASTM/ASME specification. Confirm final values against the material specification used for the VCR fitting component.
High-performance material specifications for our complete VCR Fittings range.
Engineered for demanding fluid and gas-handling systems where leak-tight sealing, corrosion resistance and long service life are essential.
Excellent resistance to seawater corrosion in shipboard and offshore piping systems.
Widely used in heat exchanger tubing and HVAC piping systems.
Reliable performance in potable water and desalination piping networks.
Used in cooling and utility piping systems across oil and gas facilities.
Condenser tubing and cooling water systems in power generation plants.
Versatile use across general industrial fluid handling and instrumentation systems.