Benefit of Brass

Brass never goes out of style. In fact, there is a reason why iconic Australian brand, Lockwood, uses brass in most of its commercial door hardware, including a spectacular range of brass levers, plate and rose furniture, which are assembled and customised in Australia.

According to ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Product Manager, Malila Gabuardi: “Brass is a premium, strong and durable metal. There is a misconception in the market that stainless steel is the best material for corrosive environments. This is not our experience at all.”

“What we’ve seen at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is that brass out-performs stainless steel significantly. The Lockwood Satin Chrome on brass has been successfully tested to withstand 1000 hours of saline exposure in a Neutral Salt Spray tank and has a long history of trouble-free service in coastal applications and corrosive environments such as public swimming pools.”

“Our local manufacturing process enables us to maintain strict controls on finish and product quality. The Satin Chrome Plating finishes that we use are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship against corrosion, tarnishing and discolouration for a period of 10 years.”

Brass is also a more sustainable option than stainless steel. It is Green Tag certified and finished and assembled in ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions’ ISO9001 & ISO14001 certified factory in Melbourne.

Learn more about Lockwood's Brass Core Range >