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This information is intended to help make general comparisons between different available materials.
Material Features and Benefits
Stainless Steel
Brass
Steel
A corrosion-resistant material that provides high strength at high temperatures, helps prevent
contamination of product being transported, maintains cleanliness, and retains a lustrous
appearance. Harder then brass. Type 304 is a low-carbon chromium-nickel stainless steel.
Type 316 is similar to type 304, but has a high nickel content as well as a molybdenum for
stronger resistance to heat and corrosion. Often used for water, oil, gas, and steam in low- to
high-pressure applications.
Has good corrosion resistance and is less expensive than stainless steel. Is softer and easier
to thread than stainless steel and forms tight seals. It can be used interchangeably with copper
where heavier walls are required. Found in plumbing and heating application. Also good with
oil, natural gas, and air. Resists corrosion from salt water as well as fresh water polluted with
waste from mineral acids and peaty soils. Use in low- to high-pressures applications.
Used in noncorrosive environments. This carbon- and iron-based metal is hard and strong. It
is an economical alternative to stainless steel and brass in high-pressure applications. For use
with water, oil, gas, and steam in low- to high-pressure applications where corrosion is not a
problem.
Product application is based not only on material selection but on design of product for intended use.
Please contact the factory for selection of the proper fitting for your application.
Selecting Materials