February 4, 2026

A client once insisted on the bright look of chrome but needed the reliability of brass. This request is common, and the answer is a definitive yes. Yes, brass elbow fittings can be chrome-plated for excellent aesthetic results. Brass is actually one of the best base metals for chrome plating because it is smooth, dense, […]

I once saw a beautiful, expensive brass fitting ruined in seconds by a well-meaning installer with a wrench. That moment taught me that preventing galling isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a necessary skill. You can prevent galling when tightening threaded brass elbows by using a compatible anti-seize lubricant on clean threads, following a careful hand-tightening technique,

A client’s plastic air line fitting once shattered from a pressure surge, causing a shutdown. That moment cemented my respect for choosing the right material, like brass, for demanding jobs. Yes, brass elbows are generally very suitable for standard compressed air systems. They offer an excellent balance of strength, corrosion resistance, and machinability. Brass effectively

I once reviewed a failed irrigation project where plastic fittings cracked after just one season. The culprit? Unpredictable soil shifting. This common problem clearly shows why material choice is critical. You should choose a brass elbow over a plastic one for ground movement areas because brass offers far superior mechanical strength and ductility. It can