Lawton AG5% Silver Solder Brazing Rods — 500mm

AG5% Silver Solder Brazing Rods

5% silver content brazing rods from Lawton Tubes, supplied in 500mm lengths. A cost-effective general-purpose brazing alloy suitable for copper, brass, and steel joints in plumbing and light HVAC applications where lower silver content is acceptable.

Key Features

• 5% silver content — economical general-purpose brazing alloy
• 500mm rod length — standard trade length
• Suitable for copper, brass, and mild steel joints
• Good flow characteristics at lower cost than higher silver grades
• Ideal for non-critical plumbing and light fabrication work

How to Braze Copper Fittings

1. Cut tube square using a pipe cutter or fine hacksaw (32 TPI). Remove burr with file or scraper.
2. Clean outside of copper tube thoroughly with sand cloth or sandpaper to the depth of the fitting. Leave no dark spots.
3. Clean inside of fitting carefully to tube stop with a wire brush. Sand cloth or sandpaper may also be used.
4. Apply heat uniformly around the fitting with a torch. When the brazing rod melts on contact with the heated fitting, the correct brazing temperature has been reached. Remove flame and feed rod to the joint at one or two points until a ring of brazing alloy appears at the end of the fitting.

Note: Always work in a well-ventilated area and follow appropriate safety precautions when brazing.