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A156.18 matchplates refs

A156.18 matchplates refs

A156.18 matchplates refs

(OP)
I recently purchased a set of matchplates from BHMA to determine finishing options for a project.  I know the stainless steel plates are 304, but I would like to know which brass (finish 605 and 606) and which bronze (611 and 612) are used to make the brass and bronze plates.
When I inquired with BHMA they suggested I buy the A156.18 reference book... I'm sure they'll then find a way to sell me a few more things before they are through with me.
Can someone help?  Thank you.

RE: A156.18 matchplates refs

See Hardware Finish Table at http://www.pleasants.com/faqfinis.htm
for Builders Hardware Manufacturer's Association (BHMA) Finish Chart and nearest U.S. equivalent:

FINISH        BHMA #                   MATERIAL     
USP      ___ BRASS, 600 STEEL     Painted Finish
US3      605 BRASS, 632 STEEL     Bright brass, clear coated
US4      606 BRASS, 633 STEEL     Satin brass, clear coated
US9      611 BRONZE, 637 STEEL    Bright bronze, clear coated
US10     612 BRONZE, 629 STEEL    Satin bronze, clear coated
US10A        640 STEEL               Dark oxidized satin bronze finish, oil rubbed
US10B    613 BRONZE                Dark oxidized satin bronze, oil rubbed
US10BL    -------                       Dark oxidized satin bronze, oil rubbed, clear coated
US20A    624 BRONZE, 650 STEEL    
US20D    -------                       Staturary bronze dark lacquered
US26      625 BRASS, 651 STEEL    Bright chromium plated
US26D    626 BRASS, 652 STEEL    Satin chromium plated
US32      629 STAINLESS STEEL BRIGHT    Bright stainless steel
US32D    630 STAINLESS STEEL SATIN    Satin stainless steel

There is an even longer chart including aluminum and zinc substrates, arranged by BHMA#, at
http://www.ddh.net/htdocs/finish.html

RE: A156.18 matchplates refs

I looked for "the A156.18 reference book" you mentioned. It's
Document Number:  ANSI/BHMA A156.18-2000
                     Title:  Materials & Finishes
               Abstract:  NONE
               File Size:  231 kB
                    Price:  $18.00
available at
http://webstore.ansi.org/ansidocstore/product.asp?sku=ANSI%2FBHMA+A156%2E18%2D2000
I doubt that a 231 kB file has much more info than the 2 links given earlier.

RE: A156.18 matchplates refs

(OP)
Belated thank you to both of you for this information which was exactly what I was looking for.

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