Welcome to Maduka Metals, your trusted partner for industrial solutions right here in Abuja. We specialize in supplying high-quality materials engineered for Nigeria’s demanding projects, with a focus on our premium High Tensile Brass Rods. Recognized for their exceptional durability and reliability, these rods are crafted to meet the rigorous standards required by various industries, ensuring your operations run smoothly and efficiently with superior local support.
These rods are a special copper-zinc alloy, often fortified with elements like aluminum, iron, or manganese. This unique composition gives them a remarkable combination of high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and impressive wear properties. They are significantly stronger than standard brass, making them tough enough to handle heavy loads and resist deformation, all while maintaining good machinability for fabrication.
| Chemical Requirements | HT1 | HT2 | |||
| Copper | 56.0 – 60.0% | 56.0 – 61.0% | |||
| Lead | 0.20 to 1.50% | 0.50 to 1.50% | |||
| Iron | 0.20 to 1.25% | 0.20 to 1.50% | |||
| Tin | 0.20 to 1.0% | 1.0% max | |||
| Aluminum | 0.2% max | 0.30 to 2% | |||
| Manganese | 0.25 – 2.0% | 0.50-2.0% | |||
| Total Imp. | 0.50% max | 0.50% max | |||
| Zinc | Remainder | Remainder |
| Condition | Size | T.S. MPa | EL% Min | T.S. MPa | EL% Min |
| As manufactured | All Size | 430 min | 20.00% | 460 min | 20.00% |
| Cold-worked & Stress | 10-40 | 480 min | 12.00% | 520 min | 12.00% |
| Relieved | 40 above | 500 min | 15.00% |
Yes, high tensile brass rods can be welded, but the process requires specific techniques. Methods like brazing or TIG welding are commonly used, with proper precautions to prevent zinc loss and cracking.
Yes, high tensile brass rods are highly suitable for machining. Their excellent machinability, durability, and resistance to wear make them ideal for precision components in industries like automotive, electrical, and plumbing.
High tensile brass rods offer excellent strength and moderate flexibility, making them bendable under controlled conditions. However, excessive force or improper techniques may cause cracking, so precision and care are essential.
You’ll find these versatile rods hard at work in numerous critical applications. They are ideal for manufacturing heavy-duty marine components like propeller shafts and pump parts, thanks to their resistance to saltwater corrosion. In engineering, they are commonly used for high-strength bolts, nuts, gears, and bushings in machinery, especially where both strength and anti-corrosive qualities are essential, ensuring long-lasting performance in challenging environments.
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Maduka Metals is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of high-quality bars, rods, and forgings, catering to various industries in Abuja, Nigeria
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