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45% Silver Brazing Rods Flux-Coated 1.6mm

$952.00/kg

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OVERVIEW

Premium 1.6mm Flux-Coated Silver Brazing Alloy

Elevate your brazing capabilities with our 45% Silver Brazing Alloy, featuring a convenient flux coating on a 1.6mm rod. This consumable is designed for professional welders and fabricators who demand precision, efficiency, and high-strength metallurgical bonds. The 45% silver formulation is widely regarded as a general-purpose alloy that offers the perfect balance between melting temperature, flow, and cost-effectiveness.

The 1.6mm (approx. 1/16") diameter allows for fine control over the braze puddle, making it ideal for capillary brazing in tight-fitting joints. The integrated flux coating is formulated to activate at the precise temperature required to clean the base metal and promote wetting, ensuring the alloy flows deeply into the joint gap. This reduces the risk of voids and inclusions, which are critical failure points in high-pressure HVAC and refrigeration applications.

Technical Excellence

This alloy exhibits a narrow melting range, allowing for quick solidification, which is beneficial when bridging slightly larger gaps or working out of position. It is an excellent choice for joining dissimilar metals, such as copper to steel or brass to stainless steel, due to its ability to wet various surfaces effectively.

Key Benefits:

  • Optimal Flow: 45% Silver content ensures deep penetration into joints.
  • Time-Saving: Flux-coated design eliminates the step of applying external flux.
  • Clean Finishes: Minimal flux residue simplifies post-braze cleanup.
  • Reliability: Consistent chemical composition for predictable performance.
Additional Information
Diameter (mm):1.6mm (1/16")
Silver Content (%):45%
Rod Type:Flux-Coated Brazing Rod
Material Composition:Silver Brazing Alloy
Flux Type:Integrated Flux Coating
Applications:HVAC, Plumbing, General Fabrication, Dissimilar Metal Joining
Packaging Description:1 kg per pk

INCLUDED

  • 1.6mm Flux-Coated 45% Silver Brazing Rods
  • Protective Packaging

APPLICATIONS

  • HVAC and Refrigeration pipe joining
  • Plumbing repairs and installation
  • Joining dissimilar metals (e.g., Copper to Steel)
  • Electrical contacts and conductors
  • Musical instrument repair
  • Carbide tipping
  • General industrial maintenance and fabrication

FAQ

These rods contain 45% silver, which provides excellent flow and strength.

No, the rod is flux-coated, so separate flux is generally not required unless the base metal is heavily oxidized.

It is suitable for joining copper, brass, bronze, steel, and stainless steel. It is not for use on aluminum or magnesium.

The rod diameter is 1.6mm (approximately 1/16 inch).

Yes, 45% silver is a standard alloy for high-quality HVAC and refrigeration brazing.

Flux-coated rods save time and mess by eliminating the need to brush on paste flux, ensuring the right amount of flux is applied as you braze.

Most modern 45% silver alloys are Cadmium-free for safety, but please refer to the specific package safety data sheet to confirm.

Oxy-Acetylene is most commonly used for silver brazing to achieve the necessary heat quickly, though Oxy-Propane can also be used.
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