Specialised Solders and Fluxes

 

 

Text Box: SOLDERS Selecting the right solder for each soldering task is at least as important as choosing the right soldering iron! Get it wrong, and at very best the result will only be “nearly as good as it could have been” ...at worst, it’ll not solder properly at all. We know… We do many soldering jobs of all types when modifying loco’s for sound or installing DCC, we create many special “demo projects involving electronics and track soldering and most of all, making brass loco’s is our favourite part of the hobby. We teach soldering too. In fact the syllabus for our soldering schools is now taught in several countries, so we really do know our solders. We chose those we stock with great care:

 

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DCCconcepts Own “Sapphire Solder” Range

Sapphire 179 is perfect for all electronics and is great anywhere where flow is important - we use it on some brass kit work, soldering rail, constructing turnouts and more - Sapphire 179 will also easily solder pewter, many cast metals, stainless steel and spring wire... it’s a truly versatile product!

Sapphire 145 is a “detail” solder for the finer parts of kit building and detailing - exceptional flow and good strength, it has no tendency to “wick so makes a joint that is virtually invisible as if used sparingly, there is simply no “cusp” where parts meet.

Sapphire 100 is a new addition to the range:

It replaces traditional 70 degree whitemetal solders with a solder that will also stick to brass—meaning that you will no longer need to tin for addition of small cosmetic detail parts. Please note however that where joints are long seams or may be under high stress, we DO still pre-tin brass with a very fine layer of Sapphire 179 to promote exceptional flow between parts.

 

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DCCconcepts Sapphire 179 Solder:

Text Box: Sapphire 179 is 0.6mm diameter solder which flows absolutely brilliantly. It has a very narrow melt range which makes dry joints a thing of the past. It has a multiple flux core to assist wetting and flow. Its is a little more expensive than standard solders but we make no apology for that, as this specially formulated solder is simply the very best available anywhere! Sapphire 179 used by many electronics experts and some of the worlds best Professional Loco Builders simply because it works better!

Text Box: DCS-S179 Text Box: 4 metre pack of Sapphire 179 solder  Text Box: $8.95 ea

 

 

DCCconcepts Sapphire 145 Solder:

Text Box: Sapphire 179 is 0.8mm diameter solder with NO peaking and which flows absolutely brilliantly. It has a very narrow melt range which makes quick joints on detail parts a pleasure, yet it flows exceptionally well for long seams on brass kits. Whilst we recommend that it is used with our Sapphire flux, it also has a multiple flux core to assist wetting and flow. This specially formulated solder for bass or nickel silver kit assembly is simply the very best available anywhere! Sapphire 145 used by some of the best Professional Loco Builders simply because it works better!

Text Box: DCS-S145  Text Box: 4 metre pack of Sapphire 145 solder  Text Box: $8.95 ea

 

 

DCCconcepts Sapphire 100 Solder: 

Text Box: Low temperature solders are brittle so cannot be wire-drawn… However each unique cast pack of Sapphire 100 contains more than you would receive with conventional 70 degree Whitemetal solder sold in bar form

Text Box: Sapphire 100 is an exciting new solder which is designed for use on whitemetal and similar alloys. We worked hard to make sure that its composition coexists better with Brass than conventional 70 degree low melt solders, so while tinning is still recommended for larger joints this solder WILL work without pre-tinning so it is not always essential for smaller parts. Use DCCconcepts Sapphire flux with this solder for excellent results! Its low temperature gives the ability to solder quickly and well without heating up the whitemetal too much. Stronger and with much better flow than conventional WM solder! We hope you like the way we present it - We often find that with bar solders even we cannot tell which one it is, so cast it into a shape that makes it impossible to forget!

Text Box: DCS-S100  Text Box: Sapphire 100 solder (Casting as above) Text Box: $12.95 ea

 

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Text Box: FLUXES DCCconcepts’ own formula SAPPHIRE Flux Liquid /flux Paste and our excellent and really useful “No-Clean” flux liquid We are by nature curious, and as we are all aging faster than we’d like we developed this flux to overcome what we saw as many of the possible health problems from frequent use of traditional acid based fluxes (We do a lot of soldering and had noticed eye and sinus irritation after using acid fluxes for any extended period) Sapphire Flux has none of these problems: It is heat activated and totally environmentally safe, gives off no harmful fumes and works wonderfully well on all layout wiring, Brass, nickel silver, copper, steel, spring steel etc. Used with care followed by a simple cleaning, it is also an exceptional re-work flux for repairing or revising electronics (minor post rework cleaning is needed to prevent PCB staining). Sapphire Flux is incredibly good on Whitemetal too! We are also pleased to announce that we have at last managed to create a truly no-clean flux that we are totally happy with… sold in liquid form, it is an alcohol based flux with excellent cleaning and wetting properties that really does need no clean up at all after use!

 

DCCconcepts Own “Sapphire Flux” Range

 

DCCconcepts Sapphire Liquid Flux: 

Text Box: DCCconcepts Sapphire Liquid Flux is a heat activated organic flux which promotes exceptional flow with all solder types. It works with an extremely large range of metals including Whitemetal, Brass, Nickel Silver, copper, Steel, Stainless Steel and Spring Steel. Easily applied with a brush, or for smaller jobs, a cotton bud dampened with the flux. It does not leave any hard to clean residue nor does it require neutralising after soldering, however we do recommend a quick wipe with alcohol or a water/alcohol mix as residual flux may stain (We like to use a 50:50 Methylated spirits/water mix)

Text Box: DCF-SLQ  Text Box: 50 Millilitre bottle of Sapphire liquid flux  Text Box: $12.95 ea

 

DCCconcepts Sapphire Paste Flux: 

Text Box: DCCconcepts Sapphire paste flux is ideal for tasks that need a precise placement of flux, such as adding small details or making tack with copperclad sleepers etc. Its characteristics are generally identical in use to sapphire liquid however there is slightly greater residual left after soldering due to the carrier paste in which the flux is suspended. This is easily cleaned off with either a light scrubbing (Brass kits or trackwork) or use of the Methylated spirits/water mix recommended above.

Text Box: DCF-SPS  Text Box: 50 Millilitre pot of Sapphire paste flux  Text Box: $12.95 ea

 

 

DCCconcepts Sapphire “No-Clean” Flux liquid: 

Text Box: DCCconcepts Sapphire No-Clean flux is an ideal companion that will make it possible for you to make perfect joints easily every time in electronics, soldering wires to track, working on or re-working brass, whitemetal or nickel silver kits… in fact anywhere that later clean might be difficult to do! The ONLY time you may want to clean this flux off post-soldering is if you wish to paint the area you have soldered… in that case, a simple wipe over with cloth or cotton bud dipped in Isopropyl alcohol or even methylated spirits is all that is needed.

Text Box: DCF-SNC  Text Box: 50 Millilitre pot of Sapphire No-Clean Flux  Text Box: $12.95 ea

 

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CARRS FLUXES

Carrs fluxes have deservedly enjoyed an excellent reputation in our hobby for many years. The already wide Carrs range has recently been expanded to include both no-clean and low clean varieties. Modellers all over the world know and trust this long standing high quality range.

 

 

Carrs ORANGE:  

A “No Clean” resin based flux for anywhere that post solder cleanup is not practical.

Text Box: DCF-C1028  Text Box: 50 Millilitre pot of Carrs Orange flux  Text Box: $12.95 ea

 

Carrs YELLOW:  

Carrs yellow is an “easy clean” flux that works really well with whitemetal, brass, nickel silver and most copper based alloy, including bronze and pewter. Clean after soldering to prevent staining.

Text Box: DCF-C1026  Text Box: 50 Millilitre pot of Carrs Yellow flux  Text Box: $12.95 ea

 

Carrs GREEN:

The Classic Carrs acid based flux, used by modellers for steel, brass and nickel silver for a generation. As it is acid based, it requires neutralizing with an alkaline solution. Rinse well after neutralizing.

Text Box: DCF-C1024  Text Box: 50 Millilitre pot of Carrs Green flux  Text Box: $12.95 ea

 

Carrs RED:

An organic flux compound, very active at low temperature. Ideal for  whitemetal & very good for other nonferrous metals. Breaks down to leave non-corrosive residues. Rinse after soldering.

Text Box: DCF-C1020  Text Box: 50 Millilitre pot of Carrs Red flux  Text Box: $12.95 ea

 

Carrs BLACK:

An aggressive flux for steel and spring steel. Use with care, treat with respect, neutralize well after soldering.

Text Box: DCF-C1023  Text Box: 50 Millilitre pot of Carrs Red flux  Text Box: $12.95 ea

 

Carrs BROWN for stainless steel:

Important note about this specialised flux: Carrs brown flux is a very aggressive acid flux and should be used with respect and care. Achieving a good  result with “hard to solder” materials requires care & special techniques. Please read the full notes on Carrs website or ask us to post or email to you information about this. Always clean up properly and wash hands after use.

Text Box: DCF-C1030  Text Box: 50 Millilitre pot of Carrs Red flux  Text Box: $19.95 ea

 

Carrs GREY for Aluminium

Important note about this specialised flux: Grey flux is aggressive and should be used with respect and care. Achieving a good  result with “hard to solder” materials requires care & special techniques. Please read the full notes on Carrs website or ask us to post or email to you information about this. Always clean up properly and wash hands after use.

Text Box: DCF-C1032  Text Box: 15 Millilitre pot of Carrs Gray flux  Text Box: $24.95 ea

 

 

 

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