Kapp Tin-Lead Solders

The most common solder series, providing economical joints to most electronic applications. Kapp Alloy uses only 99.999% pure virgin lead, providing outstanding flow and consistency. Our high purity solder and fluxes result in fewer failed parts and stronger more ductile joints. As our customers move away from lead containing solders, Kapp offers a full line of leadfree equivalents. Our KAPPZAPP Silver solder is designed specifically to replace Tin-Lead Solders in high stress and high vibration applications.

Benefits and Uses

Low application temperatures and excellent flow characteristics prevent loss of properties and minimize distortion of critical electronic parts. Excellent for use in production processes like wave soldering of circuit boards and hand soldering delicate electronic components. Kapp offers a full line of leadfree equivalents. Our KAPPZAPP Leadfree Silver solder is designed specifically to replace Tin-Lead Solders in high stress and high vibration applications.

General Procedure

The joint area must be cleaned to improve strength where vibration is expected. Heat the area of application (NOT the rod directly). When necessary, flux should be applied to ensure bonding. Depending on the application, Kapp Golden Flux for aluminum soldering or Kapp Comet Flux may be used for metals except aluminum. Some applications do not require flux.

The following chart represents our standard tin-lead alloys. Many factors, such as materials, temperature, and method of application determine the end result of any joining operation. Call Kapp Engineering Assistance to discuss your specific needs. We recommend testing appropriate alloys in your specific application to ensure suitability. Samples of Kapp's alloys are always available upon request.

 

Composition Temperature Links Standard Forms
Sn Zn Pb Cd Ag Cu Sb RFQ R&D HELP Wire Ribbon 1/4"
x14"
1/8"
x18"
Sheets to 12" wide Handy Vials Acid Core Rosin Core
63 37 183-183 361-361 200 200      
60   40 183-191 361-370 201 201      
50   50 183-216 361-421 202 202      
40   60 183-238 361-460 204 204      

Sn=Tin, Zn=Zinc, Pb=Lead, Cd=Cadmium, Ag=Silver, Cu=Copper, Sb=Antimony

All Kapp aluminum solders are available in bar or wire form.
Custom alloys and forms are our specialty.

Wire

  • Standard - 14" by 1/4" square rod, and 18" by 1/8" round rod.
    Also available in continuous wire diameters from .031" (1/32") to .187" (3/16")
     
  • Spool sizes: 1 lb., 5 lbs., 25 lbs., and 50 lbs.

Bars

  • RegBar - 1+ lb. each - Molds are 13.5" L x 0.75" W x 0.5" D with oval ends.
     
  • 2 Lb. Bar - 2+ lbs. each - Molds are 10.5" L x 1" D, 1.5" W tapering to 1".
     
  • Notch Bar - 6+ lbs. each - Molds are 11" L x 2.25" W x 1.25" D with 4 notches, 5 sections per bar.

 


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