The Brass Tap Spindle is the oldest type of spindle still in use today. It can be found on old British warping lathes and wasps. The brass used in these lathes is a very soft metal and because of this it cracks very easily. The older models of these lathes were not very user friendly.

Brass is susceptible to corrosion when it is exposed to salt water, chlorine and certain cleaning chemicals. It is also susceptible to humidity and wet conditions like rain. It therefore had a reputation for rust when it was new and the solution was to coat the interior with a black oxide coating. Over the years the Brass Tap Spindle has developed further and is now a fully functional tool. There are a couple of advantages to using brass instead of other metals like aluminum or steel.

Firstly brass is stronger than aluminium and stainless steel. Brass can hold more force when tapping as compared to stainless steel. In other words it works better. Another advantage is that brass is lighter than most metals and hence a tap spindle can be kept in a car without much weight. Also, the weight of a tap spindle will depend largely on the diameter of the spindle and hence it can be kept in a variety of locations. Brass will be heavier than steel but lighter than aluminum.

Brass is also used in many industries besides manufacturing and there are several advantages of using it. For example it can be used for heating pipes because it melts at a lower temperature. This property means that the heated air that passes through it does not require any additional heating. It also ensures that there is less moisture in the air. This reduces condensation which can lead to a lot of problems especially if there are cracks on the surface of the brass.

Brass has another great advantage that it is corrosion resistant. Before the development of plastic it was used widely because it was so strong. However, plastic has surpassed it now. The best way to prevent corrosion is to use brass for all your taps. Plastic can easily corrode over a period of time when subjected to corrosion and brass is very durable against this effect.

There are other materials that can be used for a tap spindle but brass is probably the best choice. If you want to buy a tap, brass is probably the best material to choose. You will also be able to get it at a cheap price. Therefore, brass is a good choice for a tap spindle.