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This section provides an overview for naval brass as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 naval brass manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked naval brass companies as of December, 2024: 1.Parrax Metal Co., 2.Marmetal Industries, LLC, 3.Busby Metals, Inc..
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Naval brass is a type of special brass made by adding a small amount of tin (about 1%) to 64 brass (a copper alloy consisting of 60% copper and 40% zinc). It is also called naval brass because of its high resistance to seawater and is mainly used for ships and in the chemical industry.
Admiralty brass, which is made by adding tin and arsenic to C73 brass, is also known as a special brass with tin added. However, its use in Japan is limited due to its inferior resistance to corrosion compared to aluminum brass (Alblac) to which aluminum is added.
Naval brass is used in marine applications due to its high resistance to seawater. Its excellent corrosion resistance also makes it suitable for a wide range of other applications, including bolts, nuts, valve stems, and condenser plates, as well as for chemical and other industrial equipment.
A related copper alloy, made by adding a little less than 1% each of lead and manganese to Naval brass, has excellent punching and fatigue resistance and is called instrument valve brass (JIS: C6711). As the name suggests, this alloy is widely used for instrument valves such as organs.
Naval brass is characterized by its high corrosion resistance. Ordinary brass is also said to be a relatively corrosion-resistant alloy, but it is known that dezincification, or dezincification corrosion, occurs. This dezincification corrosion is a phenomenon in which the zinc component in the alloy preferentially dissolves, leaving the copper component unbalanced, and thus corrosion is more likely to occur. This is not a problem when the zinc content is low, but since ordinary brass alloys typically contain about 30~40% zinc, this corrosion cannot be ignored and has been said to cause reliability problems under corrosive conditions.
Naval brass has excellent corrosion resistance to both freshwater and seawater. While adding tin increases hardness and strength, it is said to decrease elongation.
Naval brass is particularly resistant to seawater, but in recent years, the use of alloys with higher corrosion resistance has been increasing, such as aluminum brass (Alblac), an alloy made by adding aluminum to brass, and cupronickel, a copper alloy containing nickel. The use of traditional brass is said to be declining.
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Global Metals, founded in Morristown, NJ is a manufacturer of precision metal products in non-ferrous alloys. The company's product portfolio includes Metal Stamping Parts, Sheet Metal Fabrication, machined metal components and prototyping services. Their products are used for automotive assemblies, engine parts, and electrical systems, aerospace applications, medical devices and equipment and industrial machinery. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, national delivery, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing.
Marmetal Industries, LLC, since 1965, is a manufacturer and supplier of corrosion-resistant products and components made from non-ferrous metals and alloys based in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. The company supplies products and components such as metal plates, sheets, rods, and tubes made from copper nickel, bronze, brass, and their alloys. It serves the architecture, power generation, ship building, defense, and manufacturing industries by offering CNC machining, turning/drilling/milling, sawing, shearing, heat treating, and non-destructive testing services.
Farmers Copper Ltd., based in the United States, is a major supplier of copper, brass, and bronze metals since 1920. The company's extensive product range includes copper tubing, brass fittings, and bronze alloys, meeting the specific needs of their customers in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and marine. They also provide the raw copper alloy materials in different standard shapes as well as custom cut copper alloys. They offer machining and cutting services on all of their materials including brass, copper, stainless steel, ductile iron and more.
Sequoia Brass & Copper Inc. is a supplier of nonferrous metals based in California since 1983. The company supplies Oxygen-Free Copper in the form of plates, rods, sheets and tubes. It also deals in Brass which is extensively used for musical instruments, and also in architecture, automotive, and electrical industries. Bronze is available in solid bars and cored bar shapes, and is widely used in architectural, industrial, agricultural, and automotive applications. Besides these, other non ferrous metals and copper alloys can be ordered from Sequoia Brass & Copper Inc.
Atlas Bronze was established in 1994 in Trenton, New Jersey. The company is a US brass bronze supplier that is operated by Maranatha Now, Inc. Its products are bronze, copper, iron, self-lubricated bushings, and wear plates. They are available in custom and standard sizes, including solid diameters, cored bars, plates, and rectangle blocks. Atlas Bronze’s products are applied in multiple areas, such as the aerospace, architectural, manufacturing, energy, and defense industries. Commonly, they’re found as gear bearings, joints, marine equipment, pipes, and railroad parts.
Shree Extrusions Limited, established in 1989, is a company headquartered in Gujarat, India, and it operates as a manufacturer specializing in producing copper alloy tubes, brass rods, and brass tubes. The use of advanced technology, such as spectrometers and electronic and computerized UTM, enables the production of items of unique quality on a global scale. The comprehensive array of items provided by the company is esteemed for its outstanding performance, extended lifespan, cost-effectiveness, and robust tensile strength. Various goods are manufactured by utilizing premium-quality raw materials, including virgin non-ferrous metals, wastes, and turning materials.
Metal Alloys Corporation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Gujarat, India, as a manufacturer of Copper and Copper Alloys Cast, Extruded, and Drawn products. To consistently produce worldwide quality products, the company has recruited a specialized team including highly skilled and experienced engineers and management professionals. The successful realization of a cutting-edge manufacturing facility for casting, extrusion, pilgering, cold drawing, finishing, inspection, and testing can be attributed to the management's idealistic drive and the entrepreneurs' technical proficiency. This facility was meticulously designed, constructed, and installed to integrate all these processes inside a single location.
Rajhans Metals Pvt. Ltd., founded in 1988 and located in Jamnagar, India, is a manufacturer of alloy extrusion. The company offers a range of products that include rods and bars, wires, hollows, ingots, and billets. These alloy extrusion products have general uses across industries such as manufacturing, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, and aerospace. The company’s products are used in applications because of its strength, such as corrosion resistance and malleability, which meet the specific requirements of customers in different sectors.
Parrax Metal Co. (Ltd.), with more than 100 years of experience and based in Istanbul, Turkey, is a manufacturer and distributor of copper, brass, and bronze for industrial sectors. The company produces bearing bronze rods and tubes that are highly resistant to impact, wear, and corrosion, making them ideal for general utility bearings and bushings. It also produces phosphor bronze alloys, naval brass, and ETP (Electro Tough Pitch) copper. Besides, the company also produces a product lineup that extends to custom B&B parts, such as oversized B&B bearings, plain cast B&B bushings, flanged cast B&B bushings, and bronze high-tin gears.
Nippon Shindo Company, Limited, established on April 9, 1938, and based in Sakai City, Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of copper brass rods, and related items. The company's product range includes copper brass rods, forgings, and associated production control systems. These products are essential in various manufacturing and construction processes. They primarily serve industries such as Construction, Automotive, Electronics, and Aerospace. It also offers services like Product Information, Production Control System implementation, Quality and Environmental assurance, and product catalogs.
Gonda Metal Industry Co., Ltd. located in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of copper and copper alloy fabricated products. The company's product range includes Copper Busbar, Copper/Brass Round Rod, Copper Anode for Plating, Die Forgings, and Magnesium Alloy Sheet AZ61. These products are utilized in various applications, especially in the electrical industry. It serves sectors like electricity/precision instruments and the IT industry. The company offers services that include manufacturing, sales, and real estate leasing.
Busby Metals, Inc., established in 1950 and headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, is a supplier specializing in copper alloys. Its extensive product range encompasses copper alloys highly regarded for their thermal and electrical conductivity, rendering them indispensable in various applications. The company places a strong emphasis on product quality, conducting frequent independent ultrasonic and mechanical re-testing to instill confidence in both their products and customers. The company holds certifications in ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B, and routinely provides chemical and physical test certificates from the original manufacturers at no extra cost with all orders.
AUSTRAL WRIGHT METALS, established in1997and headquartered in Australia, is a distributor of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper-nickel products. The company meets the demands of industries such as architecture, marine, and manufacturing. The company provides various grades and finishes of stainless steel sheets, coils, and plates. It offers a wide range of aluminum products, including sheets, plates, and extrusions. With expertise in copper-nickel alloys, the company supplies sheets, plates, and pipes, which find applications in marine and offshore industries where corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, and strength are vital. AUSTRAL WRIGHT METALS offers services such as precision cutting, shearing, and plasma cutting.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marmetal Industries, LLC |
20.4%
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| 2 | Parrax Metal Co. |
14.3%
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| 3 | Busby Metals, Inc. |
12.2%
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| 4 | Metal Alloys Corporation |
10.2%
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| 5 | Rajhans Metals Pvt. Ltd. |
8.2%
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| 6 | Sequoia Brass & Copper |
8.2%
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| 7 | BombayMetalCorporation |
6.1%
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| 8 | Global Metals |
6.1%
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| 9 | Shree Extrusions Limited |
4.1%
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| 10 | Atlas Bronze |
4.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the naval brass page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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5 | 45.5% |
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India
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4 | 36.4% |
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Turkey
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1 | 9.1% |
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Australia
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1 | 9.1% |
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