Cadmium Bearing
Flux Coated Rods
| Product | Normal Composition | Melting Range ºC | Colour Code | EN1044 of 1999 (replaces BS 1845 of 1984); DIN 8513 of 1986 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy-flo 2 | 42%Ag:Cu:Zn:Cd | 608-617 | Green | AG 2 ; L-Ag50:Cd | A very fluid alloy. Ideal for small components. |
| DIN Argo-flo | 40%Ag: Cu:Zn:Cd | 595-630 | White | L-Ag40Cd | A general purpose alloy with good flow characteristics. |
| Mattibraze 34 | 34%Ag:Cu:Zn:Cd | 612-668 | Mid Blue | AG 305 (AG 11); L-Ag34Cd | Best general purpose alloy. Good performance to cost ratio. |
| Argo-swift | 30%Ag:Cu:Zn:Cd | 607-685 | Orange | AG 306 (AG 12); L-Ag30Cd | Fillet-forming alloys with limited flow characteristics. |
| Metalsil | 20%Ag:Cu:Zn:Cd:Si | 605-765 | Dark Blue | L-Ag20Cd |
Cadmium Free
| Product | Normal Composition | Melting Range ºC | Colour Code | EN1044 of 1999 (replaces BS 1845 of 1984); DIN 8513 of 1986 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver-flo 55 | Ag:55 Cu:21 Zn:22 Sn:2 | 630-660 | Turqoise | AG 103 (AG 14) ; L-Ag55Sn | A free flowing alloy generally suitable for all applications where a neat joint appearance is required. |
| Silver-flo 40 | Ag:40 Cu:30 Zn:28 Sn:2 | 650-710 | Dark Yellow | AG 105 (AG 20) ; L-Ag40:Sn | - |
| Silver-flo 30 | Ag:30 Cu:38 Zn:32 | 695-770 | Light Yellow | AG 204 | - |
| Silver-flo 25N | Ag:25 Cu:40 Zn:34 Mn:1 | 670-730 | Silver-flo 25N was specifically designed for the refrigeration industry to braze Zinc coated steel tubing. Silver-flo 25N dramatically reduces the risk of cracking of the brazed tubes. | ||
| Silver-flo 18 | Ag:18 Cu:45.75 Zn:36 Si:0.25 | 785-815 | light Blue | An economical alloy suitable for brazing mild steel and copper. |