What is the Harris 60401B 60/40 Leaded Bar Solder - 1 lb Bar used for?

Solder is used for joining metal components at temperatures below 840°F (450°C) in plumbing, electronics, and light metal fabrication. Select the solder based on your application: lead-free is required for potable water plumbing; tin-lead solders are still used in electronics repair and non-potable applications where permitted by code.

Does the Harris 60401B 60/40 Leaded Bar Solder - 1 lb Bar require separate flux?

A separate flux must be applied to clean joint surfaces before soldering with wire or bar solder. Harris Bridgit Flux or a similar non-corrosive paste flux is recommended for plumbing copper joints. Apply flux to all contact surfaces, assemble the joint, then heat the base metal and touch solder to the joint — the solder flows by capillary action into the flux-wetted gap. Remove flux residue after the joint cools.

What is the correct soldering technique for the Harris 60401B 60/40 Leaded Bar Solder - 1 lb Bar?

Soldering technique for copper plumbing: clean pipe and fitting surfaces with sandpaper or steel wool until bright, apply paste flux, assemble the joint, and heat the fitting (not the solder) with a torch until solder flows freely when touched to the joint. Remove heat as soon as the solder flows — overheating burns the flux and can cause a dry joint or oxidized solder. Allow to cool for 30 seconds before wiping and moving the assembly.

What diameter and quantity is the Harris 60401B 60/40 Leaded Bar Solder - 1 lb Bar available in?

Wire solder is sold in various diameters and spool weights. For residential plumbing, 1/8 in (3.2 mm) or 3/32 in (2.4 mm) wire on a 1 lb spool covers most common repairs. For production plumbing work, larger spools (5 lb, 25 lb) minimize changeover and reduce per-foot cost.

How should I store the Harris 60401B 60/40 Leaded Bar Solder - 1 lb Bar?

Store solder in a cool, dry location away from moisture and chemical fumes. Lead-free solders containing silver (Sn-Ag, Sn-Ag-Cu) are more brittle than traditional tin-lead solders and should be handled with care to avoid cracking the wire on the spool. Flux-core solder should be stored away from extreme heat to prevent flux degradation inside the core.

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Harris 60401B 60/40 Leaded Bar Solder - 1 lb Bar

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60/40 leaded bar solder 1 ea. 1 lb. bar

Certification: ASTM B-32 Alloy Grade Sn 60;J-STD-006 Sn60Pb40Sb0.4

Overview

60/40 tin-lead bar solder, with some exceptions, can be used to join copper and most copper alloys, lead, nickel alloys and steel. Tin-lead solders are not recommended for joints subject to high stress or vibration in the cooling industry due to lack of sufficient elongation properties. Similar to 50/50 but flows faster due to narrow melting range. Do not use in potable water system applications.

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• Can be used to solder copper and most copper alloys, lead, nickel alloys and steel, with some exceptions
• Generally used for small connections
• The narrow melting range makes it suitable for dip soldering baths
• Popular choice for soldering electrical and electronic connections
• Heat sources include soldering guns, irons and air-fuel torches
• Not recommended for joints subject to high stress or vibration in the cooling industry due to lack of sufficient elongation properties
• Not for use with plumbing and potable water system applications
• Meets ASTM B-32 Specification; Alloy Grade Sn 60; J-STD-006 Sn60Pb40Sb0.4

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