45518L - Harris Safety-Silv 45T Brazing Rod 3/32" x 18" - 15 Troy Oz Tube

Harris Safety-Silv® 45T High-Performance Silver Brazing Alloy

The Harris Safety-Silv® 45T (45518L) is a premium, cadmium-free silver brazing alloy designed for professionals who demand superior flow characteristics and lower melting temperatures. This 45% silver alloy is formulated with a precise addition of tin, which distinguishes it from standard 45% silver alloys. The tin content effectively suppresses the melting point, allowing for brazing at slightly lower temperatures (Solidus 1195°F / Liquidus 1265°F). This feature is particularly advantageous when working with heat-sensitive base metals or when trying to minimize heat distortion during fabrication.

Engineered for versatility and strength, Safety-Silv® 45T exhibits excellent fillet-forming qualities, ensuring that joints are not only strong but also aesthetically pleasing and leak-proof. It is an excellent choice for joining copper, brass, bronze, steel, and stainless steel. The alloy's high ductility means that the resulting joints can withstand significant vibration and stress, making it ideal for dynamic systems in HVAC and industrial piping.

One of the critical advantages of the 45518L is its safety profile. Being completely cadmium-free, it eliminates the health risks associated with toxic cadmium fumes, ensuring a safer working environment for welders and fabricators. Furthermore, this product is NSF 51 certified, making it compliant for use in food equipment materials. This certification allows contractors to use a single, high-performance rod for a wide range of projects, from commercial refrigeration lines to food processing facility maintenance.

The product comes in a convenient 15 troy ounce tube (approximately 1 lb), containing 3/32" diameter rods at 18" lengths. This packaging is designed to protect the rods from moisture and contamination while providing ample material for substantial jobs. Whether you are manufacturing medical instruments, repairing food service equipment, or installing complex HVAC systems, the Harris Safety-Silv® 45T delivers the reliability and performance required for critical brazing applications.