Brass Alloy 260 | McMaster-Carr

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	Material Material

Brass

	Shape Shape


Ball	Hex Tube

Rectangular Tube	Ring

Rod and Disc	Round Tube

Sheet and Bar	Wire

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Thickness Thickness

	Length Length

	Width Width

	OD OD

	ID ID

	Wall Thickness Wall Thickness

	Shim Stock Included Shim Stock Included

18-8 Stainless Steel—
Hardened: 0.001", 0.0015",
0.002", 0.003", 0.004", 0.005",
0.006", 0.007", 0.008", 0.01",
0.012", 0.015"

110 Copper—Softened:
0.005", 0.01", 0.015", 0.02",
0.025"

260 Brass—Hardened:
0.001", 0.0015", 0.002",
0.003", 0.004", 0.005", 0.006",
0.007", 0.008", 0.01", 0.012",
0.015"

510 Bronze—Hardened:
0.005", 0.008", 0.01", 0.013",
0.016", 0.02", 0.025", 0.032"

1010 Low-Carbon Steel—
Hardened: 0.001", 0.0015",
0.002", 0.003", 0.004", 0.005",
0.006", 0.007", 0.008", 0.01",
0.012", 0.015"

1095 Spring Steel—
Hardened: 0.005", 0.01",
0.015", 0.02", 0.025", 0.032"

1100 Aluminum—Hardened:
0.001", 0.002", 0.003", 0.005"

	Temper Rating Temper Rating

	Fabrication Fabrication

Cold Worked

Seamless

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

Mil. Spec.

SAE

	Temper Temper

	Diameter Diameter

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Appearance Appearance

Plain

Mirror-Like

Brushed

	Shim Stock Form Shim Stock Form


Roll	Sheet

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Soft

Medium

Not Rated

	Hardness Hardness

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Standard

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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Ultra-Formable 260 Brass

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Sheets and Strips

The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.

Brushed Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Sheets

One side of these sheets has a brushed finish with grain lines running in one direction to mask fingerprints.

Mirror-Like Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Sheets

Polished on one side to a reflective, mirror-like finish.

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Round Tubes

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Rods

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Hex Tubes

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Rectangular Tubes

260 Brass Balls

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Wire

The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. 260 brass is sometimes called cartridge brass. This wire has a soft temper and stays in place when bent.

Fasteners

Shim Stock

Cut this stock into custom shapes to fit your application.

Shim Stock Sets

Keep shim stock in a variety of thicknesses on hand with these sets. Cut into custom shapes to fit your application.

Adhesive-Back Shim Stock

A durable acrylic adhesive keeps this shim stock from sliding out of place. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application.

Peel-Away Layered Shim Stock

Cut this shim stock into custom shapes to fit your application. Stock is made of layers of material bonded with adhesive; remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need.

Peel-Away Layered Ring Shims

These shims are made of layers of metal bonded with adhesive. Remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need.

Shim Stock Assortments

Create a custom shim to fit your application.

Brass Tubing

A soft metal frequently used with air, gasoline, natural gas, propane, and plumbing applications. Tubing is not as corrosion resistant as stainless steel.