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    Brazing Alloys

    Use these brazing alloys with a variety of metals.
    Flux Required, With Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Brazing Alloys, For Joining Carbide.
    BAg-1—BAg-1 alloys are for most general purpose applications. They contain silver, which produces a smoother flow when melted to create a stronger joint than RBCuZn-C.
    Material
    Composition
    1.1 oz.
    5.5 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    BAg-1
    		45%15%16%24%1,125 to 1,145—1/2"0.005"77761A250000000————0
    BAg-1
    		45%15%16%24%1,125 to 1,145—1"0.005"37676A800000167676A30000000
    BAg-1
    		45%15%16%24%1,125 to 1,145—1"0.010"1 1/27676A90000087676A5000000
    BAg-1
    		45%15%16%24%1,125 to 1,1451/64"——987761A220000004907761A26000000
    BAg-1
    		45%15%16%24%1,125 to 1,1451/32"——237761A230000001157761A27000000
    BAg-1
    		45%15%16%24%1,125 to 1,1453/64"——9 1/27676A700000487676A2000000
    BAg-1
    		45%15%16%24%1,125 to 1,1451/16"——57676A600000277676A1000000
    BAg-1
    		45%15%16%24%1,125 to 1,1453/32"——2 1/27761A24000000————0
    Flux Required, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Brazing Alloys, For Joining Carbide.
    Alloys without cadmium are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    BAg-5—BAg-5 alloys are for most general purpose applications. They contain silver, which produces a smoother flow when melted to create a stronger joint than RBCuZn-C.
    Material
    Composition
    1.1 oz.
    5.5 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    BAg-5
    		45%30%25%0%1,225 to 1,370—1/2"0.005"77761A28000000357761A290000000
    BAg-5
    		45%30%25%0%1,225 to 1,3701/64"——1007761A150000005007761A16000000
    BAg-5
    		45%30%25%0%1,225 to 1,3701/32"——23 1/27761A17000001177761A18000000
    BAg-5
    		45%30%25%0%1,225 to 1,3703/64"——9 1/27761A1400000487761A12000000
    BAg-5
    		45%30%25%0%1,225 to 1,3701/16"——57761A1300000277761A11000000
    BAg-5
    		45%30%25%0%1,225 to 1,3703/32"——2 1/27761A1900000137761A21000000
    Flux Required, Without Cadmium—For Joining Carbide, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Brazing Alloys, For Joining Carbide.
    Alloys without cadmium are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    BAg-4—BAg-4 alloys are widely used for brazing carbide tips as well as stainless steel food containers and food handling equipment.
    Material Composition
    1.1 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Nickel
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    BAg-4
    		40%30%28%2%0%1,220 to 1,4353/64"107761A31000000
    BAg-4
    		40%30%28%2%0%1,220 to 1,4351/16"67761A3200000
    BAg-4
    		40%30%28%2%0%1,220 to 1,4353/32"2 1/27761A3300000

    High-Strength Brazing Alloys

    Create stronger bonds than standard brazing alloys.
    Flux Required, With Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. High-Strength Brazing Alloys.
    Material
    Composition
    1.1 oz.
    5.5 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    BAg-1a
    		50%15.5%16.5%18%1,160 to 1,175—1/2"0.005"6 1/27617A14000000————0
    BAg-1a
    		50%15.5%16.5%18%1,160 to 1,175—5/8"0.005"57617A1500000————0
    BAg-1a
    		50%15.5%16.5%18%1,160 to 1,175—3/4"0.005"47617A1600000————0
    BAg-1a
    		50%15.5%16.5%18%1,160 to 1,175—1"0.005"37673A60000016 1/27673A30000000
    BAg-1a
    		50%15.5%16.5%18%1,160 to 1,1753/64"——9 1/27673A500000487673A2000000
    BAg-1a
    		50%15.5%16.5%18%1,160 to 1,1751/16"——57673A400000277673A1000000
    Flux Required, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. High-Strength Brazing Alloys.
    Brazing alloys without cadmium are safer than brazing alloys that contain cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    Material Composition
    1.1 oz.
    5.5 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Tin
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    BAg-7
    		56%22%17%5%0%1,145 to 1,205—1/2"0.005"77156N140000000————0
    BAg-7
    		56%22%17%5%0%1,145 to 1,205—1"0.005"376955A73000001676955A630000000
    BAg-7
    		56%22%17%5%0%1,145 to 1,2051/64"——977156N11000000————0
    BAg-7
    		56%22%17%5%0%1,145 to 1,2051/32"——237156N120000001157156N15000000
    BAg-7
    		56%22%17%5%0%1,145 to 1,2053/64"——9 1/276955A71000004876955A61000000
    BAg-7
    		56%22%17%5%0%1,145 to 1,2051/16"——576955A72000002776955A62000000
    BAg-7
    		56%22%17%5%0%1,145 to 1,2053/32"——2 1/27156N13000000————0

    High-Strength Brazing Alloys for Copper

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. High-Strength Brazing Alloys for Copper.
    These BCuP-5 alloys create stronger bonds than standard brazing alloys for copper. They do not contain cadmium, so they are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    Material Composition
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Phosphorus
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Braze Type
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    BCuP-5
    		15%80%5%0%1,190 to 1,480Flux Required, Without Cadmium—1/16"18"—167810A21000000677810A240000000
    BCuP-5
    		15%80%5%0%1,190 to 1,480Flux Required, Without Cadmium—1/16"20"—127810A1500000507810A14000000
    BCuP-5
    		15%80%5%0%1,190 to 1,480Flux Required, Without Cadmium—3/32"18"—77810A3500000297810A38000000
    BCuP-5
    		15%80%5%0%1,190 to 1,480Flux Required, Without Cadmium—1/8"18"—47810A4700000167810A52000000
    BCuP-5
    		15%80%5%0%1,190 to 1,480Flux Required, Without Cadmium1/8"—20"0.050"77810A1900000287810A11000000
     

    Flux-Included High-Strength Brazing Alloys

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Flux-Included High-Strength Brazing Alloys.
    No need to add flux—these alloys have it built in. They create stronger bonds than standard brazing alloys. Since these alloys don’t contain cadmium, they are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help you meet industry regulations.
    Material Composition
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Tin
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Braze Type
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    BAg-7
    		56%22%17%5%0%1,140 to 1,200Flux Coated, Without Cadmium1/16"18"4876935A120000000
    BAg-7
    		56%22%17%5%0%1,140 to 1,200Flux Coated, Without Cadmium3/32"18"447315N11000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Brazing Alloys

    Use these alloys on metal subject to corrosion.
    Flux Required, With Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Corrosion-Resistant Brazing Alloys.
    BAg-3—BAg-3 alloys are recommended for use on stainless steel that is subject to chloride corrosion, such as marine hardware.
    Material Composition
    1.1 oz.
    5.5 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Cadmium
    Nickel
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    BAg-3
    		50%15.5%15.5%16%3%1,170 to 1,270—1"0.005"37674A600000016 1/27674A30000000
    BAg-3
    		50%15.5%15.5%16%3%1,170 to 1,2703/64"——9 1/27674A500000487674A2000000
    BAg-3
    		50%15.5%15.5%16%3%1,170 to 1,2701/16"——57674A400000277674A1000000

    Flux-Included Brazing Alloys

    No need to add flux—these alloys have it built in. Use them in general purpose applications with most metals. These alloys do not include cadmium, so they are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    Flux Coated, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Flux-Included Brazing Alloys.
    Material
    Composition
    Brazing Alloys
    1 lb.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Specs.
    Met
    Mil. Spec.
    Approx.
    Rods per lb.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    BAg-5
    		45%30%25%0%1,175 to 1,2351/16"18"AWS A5.8Fed. Spec. QQ-B-65430876935A11000000076935A140000000
    BAg-5
    		45%30%25%0%1,175 to 1,2353/32"18"AWS A5.8Fed. Spec. QQ-B-65415876935A1300000076935A15000000

    Gap-Filling Brazing Alloys

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Gap-Filling Brazing Alloys.
    To fill in large gaps, these BAg-2 alloys melt into a thicker liquid than standard brazing alloys.
    Material
    Composition
    1.1 oz.
    5.5 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Braze Type
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    BAg-2
    		35%26%21%18%1,125 to 1,295Flux Required, With Cadmium3/64"9 1/27675A4000000487675A20000000
    BAg-2
    		35%26%21%18%1,125 to 1,295Flux Required, With Cadmium1/16"57675A300000277675A1000000
     
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