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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"	7	0000000	0000000	—	———	0
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	—	1"	0.005"	3	000000	00000	16	000000	0000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	—	1"	0.010"	1 1/2	000000	00000	8	000000	000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	1/64"	—	—	98	0000000	000000	490	0000000	000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	1/32"	—	—	23	0000000	000000	115	0000000	000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	3/64"	—	—	9 1/2	000000	00000	48	000000	000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	1/16"	—	—	5	000000	00000	27	000000	000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	3/32"	—	—	2 1/2	0000000	000000	—	———	0

Brazing Rings for O-Ring Face Seal Fittings for Stainless Steel Tubing

Use these brazing rings to weld tubing to an O-ring face seal tube adapter (sold separately).

	For Tube			Material Composition
	OD	Fabrication	Material	Silver	Cadmium	Copper	Phosphorus	Zinc	Nickel	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met		Each
For Air, Hydraulic Fluid, Water



		1/4"	Seamless, Welded	316 Stainless Steel	50%	16%	15%	0%	15%	3%	1,270 to 1,500	AWS A5.8	00000000	00000


		3/8"	Seamless, Welded	316 Stainless Steel	50%	16%	15%	0%	15%	3%	1,270 to 1,500	AWS A5.8	00000000	0000
		1/2"	Seamless, Welded	316 Stainless Steel	50%	16%	15%	0%	15%	3%	1,270 to 1,500	AWS A5.8	00000000	0000

Brazing Alloys for Carbide Tool Inserts

Also known as trimetal brazing strips, these alloys have silver with nickel alloy sides and a copper core.

		Material Composition								1.1 oz.			5.5 oz.
	AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Cadmium	Nickel	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Wd.	Ht.	Lg.		Each	Lg.		Each
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Copper, and Steel







				Flux Required, With Cadmium

				BAg-3	50%	15.5%	15.5%	16%	3%	1,170 to 1,270	1"	0.015"	13"	0000000	0000000	68"	0000000	0000000

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 1,295	Flux Required, With Cadmium	3/64"	9 1/2	000000	000000	48	000000	0000000


		BAg-2	35%	26%	21%	18%	1,125 to 1,295	Flux Required, With Cadmium	1/16"	5	000000	00000	27	000000	000000

Brazing Rings for O-Ring Face Seal Fittings for Steel Tubing

Use these brazing rings to weld tubing to an O-ring face seal adapter (sold separately).

	For Tube			Material Composition
	OD	Fabrication	Material	Silver	Cadmium	Copper	Phosphorus	Zinc	Nickel	Max. Pressure @ Temp.	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met		Each
For Air, Hydraulic Fluid



		1/4"	Seamless	Steel	45%	24%	15%	0%	16%	0%	Not Rated	1,125 to 1,145	SAE J1453	0000000	00000


		3/8"	Seamless	Steel	45%	24%	15%	0%	16%	0%	Not Rated	1,125 to 1,145	SAE J1453	00000000	0000
		1/2"	Seamless	Steel	45%	24%	15%	0%	16%	0%	Not Rated	1,125 to 1,145	SAE J1453	00000000	0000

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 1/2	0000000	000000	—	———	0
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	—	5/8"	0.005"	5	0000000	00000	—	———	0
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	—	3/4"	0.005"	4	0000000	00000	—	———	0
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	—	1"	0.005"	3	000000	00000	16 1/2	000000	0000000
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	3/64"	—	—	9 1/2	000000	00000	48	000000	000000
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	1/16"	—	—	5	000000	00000	27	000000	000000

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"	3	000000	000000	16 1/2	000000	0000000
BAg-3	50%	15.5%	15.5%	16%	3%	1,170 to 1,270	3/64"	—	—	9 1/2	000000	00000	48	000000	000000
BAg-3	50%	15.5%	15.5%	16%	3%	1,170 to 1,270	1/16"	—	—	5	000000	00000	27	000000	000000