Silver Solder 15% Brown 1.6mm – High-Strength Brazing Alloy for Copper & Steel

Silver Solder 15% Brown 1.6mm is a premium silver brazing alloy engineered for strong, leak-free joints in copper, brass, bronze, and steel applications. Containing 15% silver, this alloy offers excellent capillary flow, reliable wetting, and high joint strength, making it ideal for HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, automotive, and general metal fabrication work.

The 1.6mm rod diameter provides precise control during brazing, making it suitable for both manual and automated applications. Its brown identification coating allows for quick alloy recognition on the job, reducing material mix-ups and improving workshop efficiency.

Key Features & Benefits

? 15% Silver Content – Delivers strong, durable joints with excellent mechanical integrity
? Smooth Flow Characteristics – Promotes clean, even capillary action for consistent brazed joints
? 1.6mm Diameter Rod – Ideal for precision brazing and controlled filler deposition
? Brown Coating Identification – Easy alloy recognition and improved traceability
? Excellent Corrosion Resistance – Reliable performance in demanding environments
? Low Fuming & Clean Brazing – Produces neat joints with minimal post-cleaning

Typical Applications

• HVAC & Refrigeration pipe brazing

• Copper-to-copper and copper-to-brass joints

• Copper-to-steel and brass-to-steel brazing

• Plumbing and gas line installations

• Automotive and mechanical repairs

• General metal fabrication and maintenance

Material Compatibility

• Copper

• Brass

• Bronze

• Mild Steel

• Carbon Steel

(Flux required when brazing steel or dissimilar metals)

Technical Specifications

• Silver Content: 15%

• Rod Diameter: 1.6mm

• Rod Color: Brown

• Brazing Temperature Range: Approx. 650°C – 800°C

• Standards Compliance: Meets common silver brazing alloy industry specifications

Why Choose Silver Solder 15% Brown 1.6mm?

Silver Solder 15% offers an excellent balance between cost efficiency and performance, making it a popular choice for professional tradespeople. Compared to lower silver alloys, it provides improved flow and joint strength while remaining more economical than high-silver content fillers. Its consistent melting behavior ensures dependable results across a wide range of brazing applications.

For many years the standard of the industry, the 15% silver alloy has proven its value. This filler metal is excellent for situations in which close fit-up does not exist, and where thermal expansion and service vibration are involved.

• Excellent flow and ductility.
• Suitable for higher vibration applications.
  

This product is priced “per KG”. The minimum quantity available to purchase is shown in the "Pack Qty".