Difference Between Stainless Steel Manifold And Brass Manifold

27 1 月, 2024
Posted by TIMOR

Water distributors play a vital role in a residential or commercial heating system. The manifold is the hub of your heating system. It distributes water supply from the heat source to distribution lines. It helps hot water flow throughout the system. Manifolds are useful in radiant heating or snow melting applications. Manifold adapters, end caps, and fitting assemblies vary depending on the application. These items help customize manifolds for a variety of applications.

Advantages of using stainless steel manifolds

Stainless steel is low carbon steel. It contains 10% or more chromium by weight. It provides steel with unique stainless steel and corrosion-resistant properties.
Stainless steel manifolds are 50% lighter than brass manifolds. But the size and functionality are the same.
The tensile strength of standard stainless steel is 520 N/mm2. The tensile strength of brass is 430 N/mm2. This means that stainless steel has 20.93% more mechanical power than brass.
The stainless steel manifold is resistant to high and low temperatures. This feature makes heating and cooling systems more user-friendly. Stainless steel is considered a premium material throughout the world.
Use stainless steel manifolds to achieve higher flow rates. It has a 20% higher flow rate than a brass manifold.
Stainless steel manifold is fireproof and heat-resistant.
Stainless steel does not oxidize.
Original stainless steel will not change color for decades. Only stainless steel can change the paint itself.
The original stainless steel diverter has a longer warranty period.
The post-processing cost of stainless steel is relatively high. This is the reason why duplicate stainless steel appears on the market.

Advantages of using Brass Manifold

Brass is an alloy. It contains copper and zinc. The presence of zinc causes the color to change from red to yellow. The reason is the presence of zinc.
Brass manifold connects water supply/return distribution and water collection devices.
High temperature resistance.
Brass manifold has lower hardness and is easier to install.
The use of brass manifold makes the floor heating product more integrated.
Brass manifold prevents water leakage when temperature changes.
There is a layer of nickel plating on the outside of brass. It has greater corrosion resistance.
Brass manifold offers design flexibility. There are many types of designs.
These manifolds contain automatic exhaust valves and purge valves. It ensures the air height of the system.
Independent circuits have more control over flow.
One brass manifold can control more areas.
A flow indicator can be added to the brass manifold.
Manifold cabinet option provides clean installation and easy access.
The general warranty period of brass manifolds on the market is 2-3 years.
Brass is a non-ferrous metal and is more expensive than stainless steel. Therefore, brass manifolds sometimes cost more.