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Gas Welding, Brazing and Soldering
Gas Welding
Mild Steel N
Annealed, low carbon steel rod for oxy-acetylene welding
N
Recommended for gas welding of steels and wrought irons
N
Typical rod analysis (%) C: 0.10 P: 0.045
Joining process
Mn: 0.60 Fe: Balance
S: 0.045
Gas (fusion) welding only Recommended shielding gases Not recommended
Not suitable for gas tungsten arc welding
Classifications AS / NZS 1167.2: RG AWS /ASME-SFA A5.2: R45
Comweld Silicon Bronze Rod N
Premium quality deoxidised siliconbronze alloy
N
Recommended for the braze welding and GTA (TIG) welding of copper silicon alloys (Everdur and Cusilman)
N
Canary yellow end tip colour
Packaging data Rod Size (mm)
Weight (kg), Pack type
Approx No. (rods / kg)
Part No.
1.6 2.4 3.2
1 kg Packet 1 kg Packet 1 kg Packet
72 30 19
894 895 896
Packaging data Rod Size (mm)
Weight (kg), Pack type
Approx No. (rods / kg)
Part No.
3.2 x 750
5 plastic pack
19
321295
Classifications AS / NZS 1167.1, AS / NZS 1167.2: R Cu Si-A AWS /ASME-SFA A5.7: R Cu Si-A (UNS no. C65600)
Comweld General Purpose, Cast Iron Rod (Super Silicon) N
A high strength, general purpose, cast iron alloy for joining and building up grey cast iron castings
N
Machinable weld deposit
Packaging data Rod Size (mm)
Weight (kg), Pack type
Approx No. (rods / kg)
Part No.
5.0 x 700
2.5 Plastic
8
321420
Classifications AS / NZS 1167.2: RC11
WARNING Welding can give rise to electric shock, excessive noise, eye and skin burns due to the arc rays, and a potential health hazard if you breathe in the emitted fumes and gases. Read all the manufacturer’s instructions to achieve the correct welding conditions and ask your employer for the Materials Safety Data Sheets. Refer to www.boc.com.au or www.boc.co.nz
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