Flux Coated Rods

All alloys and of a size of 1.5mm dia and above are available as flux coated rods.

These rods are ideal for general maintenance work and for working in areas where water, to make up the conventional flux paste, may not be available.

The coating is flexible but should still be treated with care to prevent it being damaged.

Best results are obtained with the lower melting point alloys. The joint should be heated generally to a dull red heat before moving the torch to heat the joint to where you want the alloy to flow This creates a heat pattern controlling the metal flow. Apply the rod to the joint.

The flux residues can be removed easily with water and a stiff brush or with citric acid.