There’s a whole host of benefits that come from choosing brass heating elements over other materials. Other options include stainless steel, copper and other metals, but brass can be a particularly good choice for industrial applications, because:

High thermal conductivity: Brass has relatively high thermal conductivity, which means it can efficiently transfer heat from the heater element to the surrounding liquid or medium. This allows for faster and more effective heating, making brass a suitable material for immersion heater elements.

Corrosion resistance: Brass has good corrosion resistance, particularly against water and many common industrial chemicals. This makes it well-suited for immersion heater elements, which are designed to be in contact with liquids for extended periods of time. The corrosion resistance of brass helps prevent rust and other forms of degradation, ensuring the longevity and reliability of the immersion heater element.

Mechanical strength: Brass is a strong and durable material, capable of withstanding the mechanical stresses and strains that immersion heater elements may encounter during operation, such as handling, installation, and thermal expansion/contraction. This makes brass a reliable choice for industrial applications where durability and mechanical strength are important.

Machinability: Brass is a relatively easy material to machine, which makes it cost-effective to manufacture immersion heater elements. It can be readily shaped, drilled, threaded, and otherwise processed to meet the specific requirements of different heater element designs.

Availability and cost: Brass is a widely available and relatively low-cost material compared to other metals, making it an economical choice for industrial immersion heater elements. This makes brass a popular choice for a variety of applications, including immersion heater elements.

Overall, brass is a suitable material for industrial immersion heater elements due to its high thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, machinability, and cost-effectiveness. These properties make brass a reliable and practical choice for heating applications in various industrial settings. That's why at Carlton Technologies here in the UK, it's used for our great range of immersion heating elements for commercial and industrial uses.