Let's go lead free

The exemption in the RoHS for lead in brass components will remain with us for a while. In December, the Öko-Institut finalized its study to assess exemption 6(c).

It recommends ending the exemption by July 21, 2026. From then on, the previously permitted lead content of up to 4% in brass shall be banned in all product categories.

The EU Commission will discuss this recommendation and will develop the final draft of a new "Delegated Act" in the course of 2022. The decision on whether there will be an extension or termination of exception 6(c) is expected to be made in December 2022.

We continue on our path...

...because the topic is important to us.

Meanwhile we have realized 170 components for our cable glands and accessories made of lead-free brass in our production. This is an ongoing process, so more articles will be added continuously. Download lead-free brass brochure.

We recommend - especially for new applications - to start specifying lead-free components or at least to include them as an alternative for the future. In this way, the changeover can be carried out stress-free whenever it is due.

Even customized items can be manufactured by us in lead-free brass.

 

We would be happy to provide you with the necessary technical data. Of course, we can also advise you personally, by phone or online. You can select your contact person on our contact-site. Or simply send us an email with your contact request to info@jacob-gmbh.de