Water Dispensers Materials Guide

Brass

Brass is a material formed by the combination of copper and zinc. Sometimes aluminum is added to brass alloys for greater strength and corrosion resistance. Brass has a yellow, gold-like color and is commonly used to make water dispenser faucets.

Bronze

Bronze is an alloy similar to brass, except it is usually a blend of copper and tin. Bronze is very corrosion resistant and is frequently used to manufacture storage tanks or reservoirs for water dispensers.

Chrome

Chrome is a thin, decorative metal plating derived from chromium, a steel-gray, lustrous metal. Chrome plating is usually applied over a nickel plate and imparts a corrosion-resistant, highly polished look. Chrome plating is commonly applied to water dispenser faucets and kitchen faucets.

Glass

Glass is a silica-based material that can be made from quartz-bearing sand. Glass is used in numerous industrial applications, but for water dispensers, glass is most often applied as a decorative element. However, glass is sometimes used as a material for water dispenser reservoirs.

Polystyrene

Polystyrene is a solid thermoplastic polymer. Polystyrene casing is very rugged, durable, and impact resistant, and is one of the commonest materials used in water dispenser construction. Polystyrene is also used in combination with stainless steel as a water dispenser reservoir insulator.

Satin nickel

Satin nickel is the term used to describe nickel plating applied to brass. Also known as brushed nickel, satin nickel is dulled and lacquer coated and bears a similar appearance to brushed aluminum or brushed stainless steel. Satin nickel is frequently applied to water dispenser faucets.

Stainless steel

Stainless steel is an iron alloy that contains at least 10% chromium. The compound is called stainless because it is more resistant than ordinary steel to stains, corrosion, and rust. Stainless steel is used to manufacture water dispenser reservoirs.