Chinalcometal

CuZn28 Brass CW504L High-Strength Industrial Brass Alloy

CuZn28 (CW504L) is a high-zinc brass alloy containing approximately 28% zinc, known for its high hardness, excellent wear resistance, and outstanding cold and hot workability. Classified as an industrial brass, CuZn28 offers an optimal balance of strength, machinability, and corrosion resistance, making it a preferred material for precision engineering and high-strength industrial components.

CuZn28 Standards & Designation

  • EN Standard: EN 12163 / EN 12164 / EN 12165 / EN 12449

  • Material Number: CW504L

  • DIN Standard: DIN EN 12163-1998

SHENZHEN CHINALCOMETAL LIMITED CuZn28 (CW504L) is supplied in a wide range of semi-finished and finished forms:

CuZn28 Brass Plates & Sheets

ParameterStandard Range
Thickness0.5 – 80 mm
WidthUp to 1000 mm (custom up to 1500 mm)
LengthUp to 3000 mm
Supply ConditionSoft (R220), Half-hard (R250), Hard (R280)
StandardsEN 1652 / EN 12163

CuZn28 Brass CW504L High-Strength Industrial Brass Alloy

CuZn28 Brass Bars & Rods

TypeSize Range
Round BarØ 5 – 200 mm
Square Bar6 × 6 – 80 × 80 mm
Hex BarAF 6 – 70 mm
Flat BarThickness 5 – 50 mm, Width 20 – 150 mm
Length3000 – 6000 mm
StandardsEN 12163 / EN 12164

CuZn28 Brass Tubes & Pipes

ParameterStandard Range
Outside Diameter (OD)Ø 6 – 150 mm
Wall Thickness0.8 – 10 mm
Length3000 – 6000 mm
ManufacturingSeamless / Drawn
StandardsEN 12449 / EN 12451

CuZn28 Brass Wires

ParameterStandard Range
DiameterØ 0.3 – 10 mm
Coil Weight25 – 1000 kg
ConditionAnnealed / Hard drawn
StandardsEN 12166

CuZn28 Forged Components

ParameterCapability
Forging WeightUp to 50 kg (larger on request)
ShapeCustom dies
Heat TreatmentAs forged / Stress relieved
StandardsEN 12165

CuZn28 Brass CW504L High-Strength Industrial Brass Alloy

Key Material Advantages of CuZn28 Brass (CW504L)

  • High strength and hardness due to elevated zinc content 

  • Excellent wear resistance for long service life

  • Good corrosion resistance in atmospheric and mild industrial environments

  • Outstanding cold and hot formability

  • Stable mechanical properties suitable for precision machining

Typical Applications of CuZn28 brass

  • Precision mechanical parts

  • Industrial components

  • Fasteners and fittings

  • Molds and tooling

  • Wear-resistant parts 

  • High-strength structural components 

  • Instrumentation and mechanical assemblies

Custom Supply Capability

  • Cut-to-length

  • Tight tolerances

  • CNC-machining ready

  • Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1)

  • Chemical & mechanical test reports




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