Handy
Fluxes
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Handy
Flux - Paste
All purpose, low temperature
flux for use in brazing both ferrous and non ferrous metals
and alloys.
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Handy
Flux is an active flouride/borate -type flux which begins to
melt and dissolve oxides at 600°F (320°C). Fully molten
at 1100°F (600°C), it provides excellent protection
of parts up to 1600°F (870°C). Cleanup should be with
hot water.
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1/2,
1 and 5 lb. (227, 454 g. and 2.27 kg.) jars. Also 25 and 50
lb. (11.34 and 22.68 kg.) pails.
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FB3A
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165K
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94K |
Handy
Flux Type B-1 - Paste
For brazing high chromium
stainless steels, tungsten and chromium carbides, and molybdenum
alloys.
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Particularly
in applications where a larger amount of refractory oxides may
form, use Handy Flux Type B-1 (boron modified). Its temperature
range is 1100° to 1700°F (600°-925°C). It is
valuable where local over-heating may occur, as in fast induction
heating.
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1
and 5 lb. (454 g. and 2.27 kg.). Also 25 and 50 lb. (11.34 and
22.68 kg.) pails.
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FB3C
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169K
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90K |
Handy
Flux Type A-1 - Paste
For brazing aluminum
bronze and other alloys containing small amounts of aluminum
and/or titanium.
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Type
A-1 will readily flux the difficult refractory oxides that form
on these alloys. It is not recommended for use with aluminum
or titanium base alloys. Active range 1100° to 1600°F
(600° to 870°C).
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1
lb. (454 g.) jars.
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FB4A
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63K |
97K |
Handy
Flux Type LT - Paste
For applications with
long heating cycles, such as many furnace brazing jobs.
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More
effective than a general purpose flux in long-heating cycle
applications. Lower fluorine content results in higher melting
temperature. More viscous, less active, but has a longer life.
Also useful for induction heating applications, where tendency
to overheat may exist. Active range: 1200° to 1600°F
(650° - 870°C).
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1
lb. (454 g.) jars.
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N/A
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59K |
90K |
Handy
Flux Type TEC - Liquid
For metal joining at
temperatures in the 500° to 800°F (260° - 425°C)
range.
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This
widely used liquid flux provides excellent performance in soldering
applications.
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1
pt., 1 qt. and 1 gal. (.475, .95, and 3.79 liter) containers.
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N/A
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59K |
93K |
Handy
Liquid Flux - Liquid
For brazing in furnaces
with poor atmospheres or joining jewelry parts above 1160°F
(625°C).
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Used
where only a limited fluxing ability is desired. |
1
pt., 1 qt. and 1 gal. (.475, .95, and 3.79 liter) containers.
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FB3E
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59K |
90K |
Handy
Flux Hi-Temp - Paste
Used where brazing
temperatures go into the 1600° to 2000°F (870°-
1100°C) range or for considerable lengths of time above
1450°F.
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This
high temperature flux contains still less fluorine than type
LT. It is often used with brazing alloys melting above 1600°F
(870°C) - and provides the adherence and fluxing action
a general purpose flux cannot give at these temperatures.
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1
lb. (454 g.) jars. Also 25 and 50 lb. (11.34 and 22.68 kg.)
pails.
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FB3D
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64K |
94K |
Handy
Flux Hi-Temp Boron modified - Paste
For high temperature
Ag, Cu, Ni brazing in the range of 1600° to 2200°F (870°-1200°C),
involving longer time or base metals with refractory oxides.
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Particularly
useful where refractory oxides are formed on the metals being
joined. This added capability results from the addition of a
small amount of finely powdered boron to the flux.
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1
lb. (454 g.) jars.
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FB3D
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64K |
90K |
Handy
Flux Hi-Temp M - Paste or Powder
High temperature furnace,
induction or torch brazing, requiring maximum protection.
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Useful
in the brazing of carbides, stainless and alloy steels, and
nickel base alloys using copper alloy and gold alloy filler
metals requiring brazing temperatures between 1650°-2200°F
(899°-1204°C).
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1,
5, 25 and 50 lb. (454 g., 2.27 kg., 11.34 kg. and 22.68 kg.)
containers.
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N/A
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64K |
27K |
