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BB116 - Techniweld 1/16" Low Fuming Bronze Brazing Rod (RBCuZn-C)

Packaging: 10lb tube
$20.00/lb

Package Price:

$200.00/10lb tube

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OVERVIEW

Versatile 1/16" Bronze Rods for Shop Repairs

Tackle your toughest repair jobs with Techniweld's Bare Bronze Low Fume Brazing Rods. Sized at 1.6mm (1/16"), these rods are the go-to solution for welders and fabricators needing a versatile filler metal that bonds to almost anything. Known in the industry as "Low Fuming Bronze" (LFB), these rods are formulated to keep the air cleaner and your bead smoother by suppressing the zinc smoke that plagues lesser quality brass rods.

Why choose bare bronze? It gives you total control. By dipping the hot rod into your preferred flux, you control the amount of cleaning action needed for the specific job at hand, whether you are brazing a bicycle frame, fixing a broken cast iron bracket, or patching a galvanized fence. The rod flows like butter under an oxy-acetylene flame, penetrating deep into joints and creating a bond that is often stronger than the base metal itself.

These rods are essential for any maintenance shop. They excel at bridging gaps in poor fit-ups and offer excellent ductility, meaning the joint can absorb vibration and stress without cracking. The resulting bronze deposit is tough yet soft enough to be filed or machined down to a perfect finish. From plumbing repairs to automotive restoration, Techniweld's bare bronze rods provide the professional quality you need to get the job done right the first time.

Additional Information
Brand:Techniweld
Diameter:1.6mm (1/16")
Grade:Bare Bronze
Weld Process:Brazing
AWS Classification:RBCuZn-C
Rod Type:Bare Brazing Rod
Material Composition:Copper, Zinc, Iron, Tin, Manganese
Melting Point:1590°F (866°C)
Flux Requirement:Requires external flux
Length:36 in
Packaging Description:10lb tube
Packaging:10 lb Tube
Position:N/A
Polarity:N/A

INCLUDED

  • 1.6mm (1/16") Bare Bronze Low Fume Brazing Rods

APPLICATIONS

  • General maintenance and repair of steel and cast iron parts
  • Brazing copper, bronze, and brass alloys
  • Building up worn bearing surfaces and gear teeth
  • Repairing galvanized iron without destroying the coating
  • Joining dissimilar metals (e.g., steel to copper)
  • Automotive body repairs and restoration

FAQ

This rod is classified as RBCuZn-C, commonly known as Low Fuming Bronze.

Yes, because this is a bare rod, you must use an external brazing flux (usually borax-based) to clean the metal and ensure proper bonding.

It is suitable for joining steel, cast iron, copper, copper alloys, nickel, and nickel alloys. It is also excellent for joining dissimilar metals.

The solidus temperature is approximately 1590°F (866°C) and the liquidus is around 1630°F (888°C).

It contains specific alloying elements like manganese and silicon that suppress the vaporization of zinc, reducing the white smoke typically associated with brass brazing.

While primarily designed for oxy-fuel brazing, RBCuZn-C can sometimes be used for TIG brazing with AC current, though specific silicon bronze (ERCuSi-A) is usually preferred for TIG.

Yes, the bronze deposit is soft enough to be easily machined, filed, or drilled, making it perfect for building up worn parts.

This specific product is 1.6mm, which is approximately 1/16 of an inch.