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Brass Electrical Components Manufacturer
Custom brass electrical components: cable glands, neutral earth links, busbars, terminal connectors, and lugs. ISO 9001:2015 and RoHS-focused. Manufactured and exported from Jamnagar, India.
Brass is the dominant material for precision electrical components due to its combination of electrical conductivity (approximately 28% IACS), good machinability, corrosion resistance, and ease of plating. Pixon Metals manufactures a range of custom brass electrical components — from cable entry hardware to distribution board links and busbars — for OEMs, panel builders, and electrical equipment manufacturers.
Electrical Components We Manufacture
| Component | Key Features | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Glands | Metric, PG, NPT, BSP threads; natural or nickel-plated brass | Electrical panels, junction boxes, motors, EEx zones |
| Neutral Earth Links | Custom hole spacing and pitch; copper and brass; tin or nickel plated | Main distribution boards, sub-boards, MEN systems |
| Copper Busbars | Custom punched holes, custom length, tin or nickel plated | Switchgear, distribution boards, earthing systems |
| Copper Lugs | Ring, fork, pin, and bootlace styles; tin plated | Cable termination, earthing, panel wiring |
| Terminal Connectors | Machined brass terminal bodies for wire connections | Control panels, terminal blocks, PCB connectors |
| Precision Turned Connectors | CNC turned bushes, pins, sockets, adaptors | Electrical instruments, sensor housings, PCB standoffs |
Why Brass for Electrical Components
- Electrical conductivity: approximately 28% IACS (compared to copper at 100% IACS) — adequate for most switching, grounding, and signal applications
- Machinability: free cutting brass (IS 319) is one of the easiest metals to machine precisely, enabling tight-tolerance electrical contact surfaces
- Corrosion resistance: brass resists atmospheric and moderate chemical corrosion, important in enclosures and outdoor panels
- Plating compatibility: brass accepts nickel, tin, and silver plating well, enabling application-specific surface properties
- Cost: brass components offer better value than copper or silver for most electrical contact and hardware applications
Plating Options for Electrical Applications
| Finish | Key Property | Electrical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Natural brass | Good conductivity as-is | Busbars, earthing links, internal connections |
| Tin plating (3–15 μm) | Excellent solderability; prevents oxidation; RoHS compliant | PCB connectors, terminal pins, soldered assemblies |
| Nickel plating (5–20 μm) | Hard, corrosion resistant; stable contact surface | Cable glands, connectors for outdoor or industrial use |
| Silver plating | Highest conductivity of common plating options | High-current contacts, RF connectors (on request) |
Compliance and Standards
- ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
- RoHS-focused material selections — lead-free brass available for components in restricted applications
- Material test certificates available on request
- Manufacturing to customer-supplied standards or drawings including IEC, BS, IS, and DIN references
Frequently Asked Questions
What electrical brass components do you manufacture?
We manufacture cable glands (Metric, PG, NPT, BSP), neutral earth links, copper busbars, copper lugs, terminal connector bodies, and precision turned electrical connectors and housings.
Is brass suitable for electrical grounding components?
Yes. Brass is widely used for earthing hardware, including neutral earth links, earthing clamps, and grounding busbars. For high-conductivity grounding, copper is preferred. For general earthing hardware where machinability and corrosion resistance are priorities, brass is the standard choice.
Do you offer RoHS compliant brass components?
Yes. We offer lead-free brass options (CW510L equivalent) for components where RoHS compliance requires restricting lead content. Standard free cutting brass (IS 319) contains approximately 3% lead and is exempt from RoHS restrictions in many professional electrical applications under Annex III, but lead-free alternatives are available where needed.
Can you manufacture to IEC or BIS standards?
We manufacture to customer drawings and can work to specific dimensional or material standards called out on those drawings, including IEC, IS (BIS), BS, and DIN references. We do not independently certify to IEC product standards but can supply test certificates for materials.