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Kester 63/37 Eutectic Solder Question
Kester 63/37 Eutectic Solder Question
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electrolove
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February 2005
From: Sweden
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Kester 63/37 Eutectic Solder Question
Posted by
electrolove
on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 3:56 AM
Kester manufactures the following solder:
63/37 Eutectic Solder contains 63% tin and 37% lead to provide a low melting temperature of 361°F (182,78 C) for faster soldering. Used for soldering heat sensitive components.
http://www.jensentools.com/product/group.asp?parent_id=7605
This must be good for soldering rail joiners, less risk to melt ties or am I completely wrong? Can someone please confirm this?
Rio Grande Zephyr 5771 from Denver, Colorado to Salt Lake City, Utah "Thru the Rockies"
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cmrproducts
Member since
January 2001
From: US
1,774 posts
Posted by
cmrproducts
on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 4:28 AM
electrolove
This is the type I have been using on my layout. I use the .031 dia. as this was the type I used when I worked on computer circuit boards.
Works great!
BOB H - Clarion PA
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cacole
Member since
July 2003
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
13,757 posts
Posted by
cacole
on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:12 PM
Unfortunately, the label has come off of the reel I have, but I think this is what I use -- low-temperature, resin core, electronics solder. It is perfectly suited for rail joiners because they are not going to be subjected to a lot of mechanical stress.
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