Notes for buyers of brass socket parts
Practical writing about the parts, the materials and the sourcing decisions behind sockets and power strips — the questions that come up in real enquiries, answered properly.
H62 vs H65 vs phosphor bronze: choosing brass for socket contacts
Copper content, conductivity, spring retention and cost — and which grade actually belongs in a socket contact that has to hold its grip.
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What changes in the brass parts between UK, EU, US and AU plug standards
Pin shape, current rating and earthing arrangement all differ — and each one changes the contact geometry and the material you should specify.
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How to evaluate a brass stamping supplier: a 10-point checklist
What to ask before you switch suppliers, and the answers that should make you keep looking.
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From drawing to first article: how a custom brass part gets made
What happens between sending a drawing and receiving a sample — and what to prepare so the quote is fast and accurate.
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