Flux And Chemicals
A flux is a chemical composition critical to the heat joining methods of soldering, brazing, and welding. It has the following 3 functions and subfunctions.
Chemical
- Cleans metals surfaces to assist the flow of filler metals over base metals.
- Provides a protective barrier against re-oxidation and heat scale.
Thermal
- Assists with heat transfer from heat source to metal surface.
Physical
- Helps in the removal of surface metal oxides.
A flux is often preferred over inert gas purging because it is easier, faster, simpler, and less expensive to use, yet yields the same x-ray quality weld
Suppliers :
Arcal
Aluminum, Stainless, and Copper Cleaners
Bestweld
Bestweld stocks and manufactures pipe fittings including elbows, tees, reducers, couplings, and flanges in various alloys such as stainless steel, copper-nickel, aluminum, and titanium. Bestweld is a world leading manufacturer of belled end pipe fittings.
Dynaflux Welding Products
Premier supplier of welding industry aids.
EOE Inc
Never-Seez, Bostick, Staybond, Zerust
Gilbreth
Disolvo, water soluble paper
Harris Products Group
A full line of welding, brazing and soldering consumables including aluminum, copper based alloys, mild steel, phos copper, high silvers, solders, specialty alloys, fluxes and chemical aids
MB Industries
Welding and brazing flux
OKI- Bering
Worldwide wholesaler of welding industrial and safety products.
ORS Nasco
Wholesale distributer.
Superior Flux & Mfg Co.
Solar flux
Weldcote
Wholesaler or welding supplies.
Weldmart
Dry Ice
Dry ice is solidified Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Distinct from regular ice, which exists at temperatures of 32° F (0° C) and below, dry ice is extremely cold, -109° F (-79° C). Unlike water ice, dry ice does not melt. Instead, it sublimates (changes directly from solid to gas), releasing CO2. Carbon dioxide vapor is substantially heavier than air. In confined, poorly ventilated spaces it can displace air, causing asphyxiation. It is even possible for CO2 vapor to accumulate in low-lying areas, out-of-doors, under zero or very light wind conditions.
Dry Ice is sold by the pound and it typically available in quantities up to 100#. Please contact us to insure we will have the amount you desire. Also, we only typically store dry ice in Olean, so if you need it in Hornell be sure to call in advance. It is best to bring your own container that is not air tight and best if it is insulated.
How much Dry Ice do I need to keep my food frozen? See the Dry Ice Food Packing Chart (pdf)
Dry is most commonly used for its cold temperatures in freezing and cooling applications.
