Solder in the Automotive Industry
Soldering is essential in the automotive industry for connecting electronic components as well as body repair.
Using an autobody solder is the best way repair cracks, rust spots and join body panels for body repair and customization. This metal-to-metal bond is stronger and more durable than plastic fillers.
Additionally, soldering is essential for connecting electronic components in vehicles, especially with the rise of EVs and smart systems.
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KappAutoBody 1 lb Kit$44.50Lead-free Cadmium-free Auto Body buildup and repair solder. 390-570°F / 200-300°C slushy range allows buildup and application in all orientations. - 1lb solder rods, Stainless Steel brush, and instructions. VIEW PRODUCT -
SAC405 Solid 1/16" x 1 lb spool$91.00SAC405 solid solder wire in 1/16" (1.6mm) diameter comes on a 1 lb spool, made from 95.5% tin, 4% silver, and 0.4% copper. It's lead-free, cadmium-free, and NSF compliant for potable water applications, melting at 423°F / 217°C. It produces strong, ductile joints on copper, brass, and stainless steel with tensile strengths up to 7,540 psi and good resistance to vibration and stress. Suitable for reflow, wave, hand soldering, and BGA applications in electronics manufacturing and repair.
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SAC387 Solid 1/16" x 1 lb spool$91.00Kapp Alloy's SAC387 solid solder wire comes in a 1/16" (1.6mm) diameter, 1 lb spool with a 95.5% Sn/ 3.8% Ag/ 0.7% Cu composition. It's NSF compliant, lead-free, and cadmium-free, making it potable water safe. With a low melt point of 426°F / 219°C, it forms strong, ductile joints on copper, brass, and stainless steel with tensile strengths up to 7,511 psi. It's also widely used in electronics for wave soldering, selective soldering, and SMT applications.
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SAC0307 Solid 1/16" x 1 lb spool$91.00SAC0307 is a lead-free, cadmium-free solder with a 99% Sn / 0.3% Ag / 0.7% Cu composition, available in a solid 1/16" (1.6mm) diameter, 1 lb spool. NSF compliant and potable water safe, it melts at 423°F / 217°C, forming strong, ductile joints on copper, brass, and stainless steel with tensile strengths up to 4,278 psi and high tolerance to vibration and stress. Also widely used in electronics for wave soldering, mixed technology boards, and rework applications.
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SAC305 Solid 1/16" x 1 lb spool$91.00Kapp Alloy's SAC305 solid solder wire comes in a 1/16" (1.6mm) diameter, 1 lb spool — a go-to choice for electronics assembly and plumbing applications alike. It's NSF compliant, lead-free, and cadmium-free, making it safe for potable water systems. With a melt point of 423°F/217°C, it forms strong, ductile joints on copper, brass, and stainless steel, handling tensile strengths up to 7,035 psi. Compatible with reflow, wave, and through-hole soldering for RoHS-compliant electronic assemblies.
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KappAutoBody 5 lb Kit$179.50Lead-free Cadmium-free Auto Body buildup and repair solder. 390-570°F / 200-300°C slushy range allows buildup and application in all orientations. - 5 lbs solder rods, Stainless Steel brush, and instructions. VIEW PRODUCT -
KappZapp7R Rosin Core 1/16" x 1 lb spool$195.00Super strength NSF compliant 7% Silver Rosin Core solder for Copper, Brass and Stainless. Speaker industry standard for superior strength, conductivity, and vibration resistance. Slushy range (430°F - 570°F / 221°C - 299°C). - Rosin Core Solid .062" (1.6mm) diameter x 1 lb spool.
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