Glossary

Brass wire

Brass wire

Brass wire is a versatile metal wire made from a copper-zinc alloy, combining good electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and moderate strength with excellent formability. It is used in both technical applications and decorative designs, and is available in various alloy grades, tempers, and surface finishes.

Key properties of brass wire:

  • Corrosion-resistant – suitable for humid or outdoor environments
  • Electrically conductive and solderable – used in electrical components
  • Easily workable – ideal for bending, coiling, stamping, or drawing
  • Attractive appearance – gold-like color for decorative use
  • Highly recyclable – eco-friendly with minimal material loss

Typical applications:
Brass wire is widely used in:

  • Electrical engineering (e.g. terminals, connectors, contact springs)
  • Precision mechanics and model making
  • Jewelry design and decorative crafts
  • Musical instruments (e.g. strings, valves, acoustic elements)
  • Architecture and interior design (e.g. grilles, fixtures, ornaments)

Common alloys like CuZn30, CuZn37, or CuZn40Pb2 vary in terms of strength, machinability, and elasticity, depending on the intended use.

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Berkenhoff GmbH (headquarters)

  • Kinzenbach plant
  • Berkenhoffstrasse 14
  • 35452 Heuchelheim
  • Germany

Berkenhoff GmbH

  • Merkenbach plant
  • Rehmühle 1
  • 35745 Herborn
  • Germany

bedra Vietnam Alloy Material Co., Ltd

  • Lot CN-06, Hoa Phu Industrial Park,
    Mai Dinh Commune,
    Hiep Hoa District, Bắc Ninh Province,
    Vietnam
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