Alumitetm Repair Almost Any Metal With Just a Propane Torch The original fluxless brazing rod for the fabrication, maintenance and repair of Aluminum alloys, Diecast, Pot Metal, and .

Alumitetm is also an excellent general purpose high strength solder.

Repairs aluminum boats, engine heads, motor housings, power mowers, farm and dairy equipment, blocks and crankcases, vacuum cleaners, carburetors, gears and pumps, jigs and fixtures, dies and matchplates, trophies and ornaments, models and patterns, antique car parts, windows and doors, and aluminum boat propellers.

Physical Properties and Technical Data

o o Melting Range F 715 - 735 F o o Melting Range C 379 - 391 C Tensile Strength 39,800 psi Compression Strength 60,000 - 75,000 psi Shear Strength 34,000 psi Impact Strength (Charpy) 4 ft lbs. to break 1/4" bar Hardness (Brinell/500kg load) 100

Ductility Good Specific Gravity 6.7 lbs./in3 Density .25lbs./in2 Elongation 3% in 2 inches

o Coefficient of Linear Expansion15.4 x 106/ F Electrical Conductivity 24.9 (%IACS) o Thermal Conductivity .24 cal/cm3/ C Corrosion Penetration 300 x 106 in. 1 1/R o Foxity None under 1500 F

Flux None on Accessible Joint

Kapp Lunartm flux on blind joints Available Diameters and Lengths 1/8” by 9”, 12”, 18”, and 36” 3/16” by 18” and 36” 1/4” by 18” and 36” We do not ship 36” rods by UPS due to potential damage to rods. 18” rods ship in 50lb. plain bulk boxes, 36” rods ship in 100lb. plain bulk boxes. Small quantities may be purchased directly from Alumite.com

alumitedata 062802 Page 16-18 Fluxless with Kapp Alumitetm To solder aluminum, the invisible oxide film must be penetrated by the solder to obtain metal to metal

contact. This can be done simply and effectively without flux using Alumitetm. IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO HEAT THE ALUMINUM TO A TEMPERATURE THAT WILL MELT THE END OF THE SOLDER STICK AS IT IS DRAWN ACROSS THE HEATED ALUMINUM SURFACE. The solid end of the stick punctures and loosens the oxide and allows the solder to creep underneath. Many types of constructions are possible using this fluxless technique; however, it should be noted that

THE ALUMINUM SURFACE MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO STROKING BY THE Alumitetm Otherwise, use Kapp Lunar Flux to remove oxide and draw the solder into blind joints.

T JOINTS For maximum strength, both members as described above and bring together. Heat the parts and flow a fillet of solder into the intersection. Run the solid end of the solder stick through the molten fillet to remove any trapped oxide. In many instances, adequate strength can be obtained without pre-tinning. Fillets are made by running solder along set-up members where contact is desired, letting the heat from the aluminum, NOT THE FLAME, melt the solder. When the members are not pre-tinned, the fillets alone support the joint load as the members are not joined to each other, but only to the fillets. BUTT JOINTS Ends are beveled and brought together. Follow tinning procedure, stroking both beveled

surfaces of the joint (with tinned groove) with Alumitetm. LAP JOINTS Parts can be tinned and slid together while solder is still molten, or a generous fillet of solder can be applied to the edges of the lap joint, making sure of tinning by running stick through molten solder. MITERED JOINTS IN WINDOWS, DOORS, SCREENS, FRAMES Material is solidly jigged. A neutral flame is

played over the joint area until Alumitetm will melt when drawn across the joint. Make sure of tinning action by running solid end of solder stick through molten solder deposit. After tinning, the joint may be built up and finished as desired. These joints are stable in the presence of humidity and have remained in perfect condition after many years of exposure. REPAIR AND CHANGE DESIGN OF ALUMINUM MATCH PATTERNS AND DIES The section to be worked is cleaned by filing or grinding, then tinned by heating the aluminum to a temperature that will melt the solder when

rubbed on. When tinning, the Alumitetm rod should be kept out of the flame, letting the heat from the aluminum melt the solder. Build up with a soft flame. Pre-heating the entire match plate of the die to approximately 600oF facilitates the operation.

TO WELD ZINC BASE CASTINGS WITH AlumitetmRemove plating, natural oxide, or foreign matter from surfaces to be joined. "V" out fracture and set up job solidly. Use #1 or #2 tip to pre-heat area surrounding fracture. Weld is then made by heating fracture directly with neutral flame until surface of can be

broken by touching it with Alumitetm rod. KEEP ROD AWAY FROM FLAME AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE WHEN STARTING WELD. Continue welding fracture by puddling the solder in the base metal. NEVER PLUNGE INTO WATER TO COOL. Finish as desired.

TO WELD WHITE METAL WITH AlumitetmClean plating or scale from surface to be welded. "V" out fracture and set job up solidly. Pre-heat generally with neutral or acetylene flame. Heat directly until parent metal starts to melt, then dip solder rod in and out of molten puddle to desired build-up.

STRIPPED THREADS Drill old threads out over size so when new fillet is added all drilling and tapping will be

done in Alumitetm. This will make it easier to work with and will increase strength. After drilling, heat base metal from bottom of hole, up. Tin rod into wall of hole beginning at bottom and work up. Fill hole, cool, drill and tap as needed. KEEP FLAME IN MOTION. ALWAYS USE NEUTRAL FLAME. NEVER PLUNGE INTO WATER. COOL SLOWLY. Alumite joints are permanent, corrosion resistant, & stronger than joints made with other solders.

alumitedata 062802 Page 16-18 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 1 of 3

Kapp Alumitetm Solder for Aluminum, Diecast, Zinc Alloys, Pot Metal and White Metal

Trade Name: Kapp Alumitetm Solder Composition: Proprietary Ref. Kapp ID No. 900 Manufacturer: Kapp & Wire, Inc. Address: One Klein Street PO Box 1188 Oil City, PA 16301 USA Telephone: 814 676 0613 FAX: 814 676 5565 E-mail: [email protected]

Please retain this sheet for your files. Kapp Alloy maintains a file of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each alloy produced in compliance with Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) & various right-to-know laws. The information and recommendations contained within this publication have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the best information available to Kapp Alloy and Wire, Inc. at the time of issue. It is our policy to include an MSDS with initial orders for each product. This submission is to become a matter of record and need not accompany subsequent shipments for the same product to the same customer. The information contained on this sheet is intended solely for employee health and safety education and not for contract specification purposes. No warranty, guarantee, or representation is made by Kapp Alloy and Wire, Inc., nor does Kapp Alloy and Wire, Inc. assume any responsibility in connection therewith; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures or other safety measures may not be required under particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances. Should you need additional information, contact us.

I - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION / COMPONENTS *(Hazardous components 1% or greater; Carcinogens 0.1% or greater) Component CAS No. OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV OTHER % (optional) Zinc (Zn) 7440-66-6 5mg/m3 5 mg/m3 STEL of 10.0 mg/m3 (oxide fume) (oxide fume) Aluminum (Al) 7429-90-5 10 mg/m3 (Cu) 7440-50-8 2 mg/m3 Magnesium (Mg) 7439-95-4 negligible> see %

II - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

o o o o Boiling Point: 2400 F / 1314 C Melting Point: 728 F / 387 C Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): N/A Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/A Specific Gravity: 6.68 Solubility in Water: 0 (solid) Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) : N/A Appearance and Odor: Silver-white-bluish metal; odorless / various shapes and sizes.

III - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash point Auto Ignition Flammability Limits LEL UEL & Methods Used: N/A Temperature: N/A (in air, % by volume): N/A N/A

Extinguisher Media: CO or dry chemical extinguisher. 2 DO NOT USE WATER ON MOLTEN METAL. Large fires may be flooded with water from a distance.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use NIOSH/MSHA -approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing if involved in fire. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Finely Divided dust may form explosive mixture with air. NEVER DROP WATER OR LIQUIDS INTO MOLTEN SOLDER. Do not plunge damp or wet solder bars/pieces into molten solder. Flame will trace fine zinc dust. Product of combustion is ZnO.

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IV - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA Stability: STABLE Conditions to avoid: NONE Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong Acids, Strong Alkalis Hazardous Decomposition Products: NONE - HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT OCCUR

V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA PRIMARY Inhalation: Fumes ROUTES Ingestion: Solid metal - not edible; highly unlikely OF ENTRY: Skin Absorption: N/A SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Flu-like symptoms (nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness) - self-limiting, usually disappear within 24 hours

VI - EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES INGESTION: Drink large quantities of water - induce vomiting. Call a physician at once; advise of chemical composition (section II). SKIN: Wash thoroughly with water to remove all residue. If a rash develops, call a physician. INHALATION: Terminate exposure and remove to fresh air. Call physician, advise of chemical composition (section II). EYES: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes to remove irritant. Consult a physician.

VII - EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE

(Zn) Zinc: Excessive inhalation of zinc oxide fumes may produce symptoms known as “zinc shakes” which are flu- like and usually cease when the individual is removed from the source. (Cu) Copper: Excessive inhalation of fumes from many metals can produce an acute reaction known as “metal fume fever.” Symptoms consist of chills and fever which come on a few hours after large exposures. Long-term effects of metal fume fever have not been noted. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS: Industrial exposure to copper fumes, dusts or mists results in metal fume fever with atrophic changes in nasal mucous membranes. Chronic poisoning results in Wilson’s disease, characterized by a hepatic cirrhosis, brain damage, demyelination, renal disease and copper deposition in the cornea. (Al) Aluminum: Inhalation of finely divided powder has been reported as a cause of pulmonary fibrosis. May be implicated in Alzheimers disease.

NOTE: IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NORMAL EXPOSURE (USING APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) TO THIS SOLDER WOULD RESULT IN ILLNESS. Section VIII - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved breathing apparatus to prevent exposure to dusts and fumes. Eye Protection: Wear approved safety glasses or welding goggles, appropriate to your procedure. Ventilation: Local Exhaust: YES Mechanical: YES Special: Conform with your regulatory statutes. Protective gloves are recommended, especially for high temperature applications to prevent burns. Other: Standard protective equipment used in soldering (/applicable) operations. Comply with all local, state, federal regulations.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE MAINTAINED. PERSONNEL SHOULD WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE SMOKING OR EATING FOOD AND DRINK SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS USED. NOR COSMETICS APPLIED IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSURES EXIST.

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Section IX - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE / LEAK PROCEDURES Steps to be taken if material is spilled or released: SOLDER IS SOLID/RECYCLABLE. Vacuuming is recommended for accumulated metal dust from saw/grind operations. Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND OSHA REGULATIONS. Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: DRY STORAGE; AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

Other Precaution / Special Handling: Wet or moist ingot(s) WILL present an explosion hazard when submerged in molten solder. AVOID FIRE RISKS. Always preheat ingot before charging into furnace.

*0 = Insignificant 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = High 4 = Extreme NFPA RATING: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special: 0 HMIS RATING: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special: 0

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE MAINTAINED. PERSONNEL SHOULD WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE SMOKING OR EATING FOOD AND DRINK SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS USED. NOR COSMETICS APPLIED IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSURES EXIST.

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