Brass Angle

• Structural strengthening: Brass angle can support hanging cabinets and prevent them from coming off the wall. Putting brass angle trim on the wall at the edge of the cabinet can stabilise it and stop it from falling because it acts as a ledge for the cabinet to sit on.
• Edge reinforcement: As you can get brass angle in different sizes, it can help to reinforce the edges of structures for added protection.
• Furniture frames: Because of the right angle (L) shape of brass angle trim, you can easily use it as a frame for a range of furniture. This adds a stylish decorative touch to any piece of furniture and helps to strengthen it so that it doesn’t break.

Typical brass metal shares a lot of properties with copper since it’s a copper alloy. Although this is the case, the metal still has various unique properties that make it different from pure copper and other copper alloys. It’s much stiffer than pure copper, so it’s more vulnerable to cracking under stress, but it’s also extremely malleable and formable, allowing you to use it for various applications. On top of this, the different grades that brass is available in have their own unique properties. Brass right angle trim comes in the grade CZ130, offering totally different properties to other grades and types of brass.

The grade CZ130, which brass angle is made from, is known for its exceptional combination of strength and flexibility. It has unmatched high tensile strength, along with excellent corrosion resistance and a flawless golden aesthetic. The golden colour is what makes brass angle such a popular choice for decorative applications because it doesn’t need much polishing to create a stylish shine that attracts the eye. This grade of brass also has good machinability due to the addition of lead in it, so it can be used for multiple manufacturing processes.

• Clean the brass angle: Remove the dust, dirt, oil and general grime from the brass angle, especially after handling it. You can’t polish brass if it’s dirty because it can damage the surface. To clean it, you can use mild dish soap and warm water.
• Polish the brass: Use a fine-grit sandpaper to smooth the surface of the angle bar and remove any imperfections that are on the surface. It may be best to do wet sanding rather than dry for that mirror finish.
• Buffing brass angle trim: Once the brass has been polished, you can go that extra mile by buffing it for that sparkling, mirror finish. You can carry out cut buffing to remove fine scratches and then colour buffing for a final polish that brings that shiny, golden colour out.

Yes, this type of brass is in the very sought-after L shape, meaning that it’s only available as brass right angle trim. This is due to the way brass angle is made, using a rolling and bending process that gives the right angle shape. It’s designed to improve the functionality and overall appearance of the material, so that it can be used to support structures and look flawless.

We do provide brass angle trim in bespoke sizes, meaning you don’t need to compromise for standard lengths. Whatever your requirements are, no matter how big or small you need the metal, we can cater to your every need to suit your project. We can cut brass angle to any length you need, so that you can avoid wasting material for your project!