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260 Brass

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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Thickness Thickness

	Width Width

	Length Length

	Shape Shape


Hex Tube	Made to Order

Rectangular Tube	Rod and Disc

Round Tube	Sheet and Bar

Wire

	Appearance Appearance

Plain

Brushed

Mirror-Like

	Temper Rating Temper Rating

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

Fed. Spec.

SAE

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Soft

Not Rated

	Temper Temper

	Hardness Hardness

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Standard

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	OD OD

	Yield Strength Yield Strength

Less than 10,000 psi

20,000 to 99,999 psi

Not Rated

	Density Density

0.308 lbs./cu. in.

	Melting Point Temperature Melting Point Temperature

1680° F

	Heat Treatable Heat Treatable

	Thermal Conductivity Thermal Conductivity

70 Btu/hr. × ft./°F @ 68° F

	Modulus of Elasticity Modulus of Elasticity

16.0 ksi × 10³

	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 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 Rectangular Tubes

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Rods

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Round Tubes

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.

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Hex Tubes

Shims

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.

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.

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.

Made-to-Order Shims

Send us a drawing, and we'll cut your custom shim.

Made-to-Order Peel-Away Layered Shims

Send us a drawing, and we'll cut your custom shim. Shims are made of layers of metal bonded with adhesive; remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need.