Oatey 30372 No. 95 Tinning Flux, Lead Free 8-Ounce

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Oatey 30372 No. 95 Tinning Flux, Lead Free 8-Ounce

Oatey 30372 No. 95 Tinning Flux, Lead Free 8-Ounce

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If you do decide to work with tinning flux, there are a few things that you will need to consider ahead of time. Some of the supplies you will need for this includes: Superior No. 334 No-Clean component tinning flux has activity levels optimal for both Lead-Free and Tin/Lead applications. It meets Bellcore and IPC requirements for No-Clean Classification and provides long-term reliability in manual and automated processes. The process of tinning is when anything gets coated with a layer of melted tin. Tinning is crucial because it limits corrosion on metal devices, parts, and solder joints; cleans up the ends of wires; and makes your soldering tip last longer. You can also work with a soldering gun. This is a small gun, one that looks similar to a pistol, that is electrically powered and used to solder together metals. This is done because you will use a tin-based solder to get a strong bond through the electricity that goes through it. You can use the trigger to help turn on the electrical current with one hand.

The simple definition of tinning is when melted tin material gets added on surfaces of other metal products, usually during soldering. Tinning gets used all the time with soldering on joints of electrical wires, copper pipes, and copper plates and can even get added to the tip of a soldering gun to improve and prolong the gun’s efficiency. Adding tin material to the wires and tip of the soldering gun is necessary for most soldering jobs.

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Go for a blowtorch when soldering pipes. As pipes are much bigger and more solid than intricate wiring, a soldering iron may take a long time to heat a pipe up to the right temperature. Use a propane torch or something similar when soldering with pipes. For the best results, adjust the torch until you have a blue flame around 2 inches (5.1 cm) long, and hold the tip of the flame to the pipes. [9] X Research source Examine the joints to make sure they are completely soldered. Once the pipes have cooled a little, look around the edges of the joints to make sure they are evenly coated with solder. If you notice any sections without solder, apply a small amount of flux on the area and let it melt with the residual heat of the pipes. Use the blowtorch to heat the pipe up again and apply a small amount of solder to the bare area. [22] X Research source

Tinning the tip prolongs your soldering iron tip’s life and gives you better and more efficient work on wires. Make sure to read below for the best steps to take when tinning the solder iron tip before continuing with your soldering. Use a Brass Wire Cleaner: If there is stubborn residue on the tip, you can use a brass wire cleaner. Gently rub the cleaner against the tip in a circular motion to remove any remaining solder or oxidation. Avoid using abrasive materials, as they can scratch or damage the tinning. Run the fire of the propane torch two inches from the fitting over the pipe section. Make sure to wear safety goggles and hang a flame protector cloth over any surfaces that might burn within a foot of your soldering work.

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Hold the propane torch at a ninety-degree angle while you heat the entire joint. If you make the pipe hot enough, the solder will melt or “flow” once you touch it to the pipe. If there is excess solder around the wire, heating it up again will liquefy it so it can be wiped away. This is another option that you can make use of. They are much stronger in contrast to the other alternatives as well as clean the oxide off faster compared to the other options. Due to their solubility is water, cleaning the PCB pipes to be used on the flux is easy. Data extracted from D. P. Hussey et al., Gloucester Port Books Database (CD-ROM, University of Wolverhampton 1995).



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