Harris Safety-Silv 45FC Silver Brazing Alloy Dubai UAE

Harris Safety-Silv 45FC Silver Brazing Alloy Dubai UAE Harris Products Group — AWS BAg-5 · Flux Coated · Cadmium Free Harris Safety-Silv® 45FC Silver Brazing Alloy Flux-coated, cadmium-free 45% silver brazing alloy for copper, brass, steel and stainless steel. The flux coating eliminates separate flux application — ideal for general purpose brazing in fabrication, HVAC, refrigeration, food service, and industrial pipework across the Middle East and Africa. ✓ 45% Silver — BAg-5 ✓ Flux-Coated — No Separate Flux Needed ✓ Cadmium-Free ✓ Solidus 1,225°F / 663°C ✓ EU REACH & RoHS Compliant ✓ NSF Standard 51 Certified ✓ AWS A5.8 BAg-5 📲 Request a Quote — Rod Sizes & Pack Quantities Available UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya & all MENA/Africa regions WHATSAPP FOR BEST PRICING 1 Product Overview What It Is Harris Safety-Silv 45FC is a flux-coated, cadmium-free silver brazing alloy containing 45% silver, 30% copper, and 25% zinc. The "FC" designation indicates a flux coating applied directly to the brazing rod — eliminating the need to separately apply and manage brazing flux. AWS A5.8 classified as BAg-5, it is one of the most widely specified general-purpose silver brazing alloys in the world. Who Uses It Specified by welding engineers, brazing technicians, HVAC engineers, refrigeration engineers, plumbers, and fabricators. Commonly used by contractors and maintenance teams across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa for copper tube joints, food service equipment fabrication, and general industrial brazing. Where It Is Used Designed for HVAC copper tube and fitting joints, refrigeration system piping, food and beverage processing equipment, industrial pipework, general steel and stainless fabrication, and anywhere a high-strength, cadmium-free silver brazed joint is required. The flux coating makes it particularly suitable for field work and quick repairs where separate flux handling is impractical. 2 Safety-Silv 45 vs Safety-Silv 45FC — What's the Difference? Safety-Silv 45 Standard — No Flux Coating FluxSeparate flux required AWS ClassBAg-5 Silver Content45% Solidus1,225°F (663°C) Liquidus1,370°F (743°C) CadmiumFree Best ForWorkshop use with controlled flux application Safety-Silv 45FC ✅ This Product Flux-Coated — No Separate Flux Needed FluxBuilt-in flux coating on rod AWS ClassBAg-5 Silver Content45% Solidus1,225°F (663°C) Liquidus1,370°F (743°C) CadmiumFree Best ForField use, quick repairs, general shop brazing 3 Technical Specifications Chemical Composition Element Content Range Silver (Ag) 45% 44% – 46% Copper (Cu) 30% 29% – 31% Zinc (Zn) 25% 23% – 27% Other — 0.15% max Thermal & Performance Properties Parameter Value Solidus Temperature 1,225°F (663°C) Liquidus Temperature 1,370°F (743°C) Melting Range 145°F (63°C) Brazing Temperature Range 1,370°F – 1,550°F Fluidity Rating 6.5 Color Silver to light yellow — good match to polished brass Joint Clearance (preferred) 0.003" – 0.006" (0.08mm – 0.15mm) Fillet Forming Good — suitable for filling loose connections Flux Application Not required — flux coating on rod Classification & Compliance Standard / Classification Detail AWS Classification AWS A5.8 — BAg-5 Cadmium Content Cadmium-free EU Compliance Complies with EU REACH and RoHS directive Food Service Certified to NSF Standard 51 — suitable for food service equipment Government Specification Often specified in government and defense procurement Available Forms & Sizes Form Diameter Length Pack Flux-Coated Rod 1/32" (0.8mm) 18" Various Flux-Coated Rod 1/16" (1.6mm) 18" 1 Troy Oz / 5 Troy Oz / 3-stick Flux-Coated Rod 3/32" (2.4mm) 18" 1 Troy Oz / 5 Troy Oz Flux-Coated Rod 1/8" (3.2mm) 18" 4 Oz Tube AWS A5.8 — BAg-5 45% Silver Cadmium-Free EU REACH & RoHS Compliant NSF Standard 51 Certified Flux-Coated — No Separate Flux Government Specified 4 Key Features & Benefits 🔒 Cadmium-Free — Safe to Use Contains no cadmium — eliminates the serious health risks (carcinogenic fumes) associated with cadmium-bearing silver brazing alloys. Complies with EU REACH and RoHS. Safe for use in enclosed spaces and confined areas across industrial sites in the Middle East and Africa. 🌊 Flux-Coated — No Separate Flux Required The flux coating on the rod eliminates the need to separately purchase, store, and apply brazing flux. Simplifies the brazing process for field technicians and reduces consumable inventory — particularly useful on construction sites, HVAC installations, and maintenance work across the Gulf and Africa. 💪 Excellent Joint Strength & Ductility 45% silver content provides high joint strength with good ductility — joints can withstand vibration, thermal cycling, and mechanical stress without cracking. Critical for refrigeration and HVAC pipework subject to pressure cycling, and for industrial pipework on oil & gas facilities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. 🌡️ 145°F Melting Range — Versatile The 145°F (63°C) melting range between solidus (1,225°F) and liquidus (1,370°F) provides good working time and fillet-forming qualities — suitable for both tight joints and wider clearance connections. Compatible with standard oxy-acetylene and air-acetylene torch brazing setups. 🍽️ NSF 51 Certified — Food Service Safe Certified to NSF Standard 51 for food equipment materials — approved for use in food service, beverage, and food processing equipment fabrication. Suitable for stainless steel joints in commercial kitchen equipment, dairy processing, and food and beverage plant pipework. ⚙️ Good Capillary Flow & Fillet Forming Excellent capillary flow draws alloy into tight joint clearances efficiently. Good fillet-forming qualities make it suitable for filling connections with wider-than-ideal clearances — a practical advantage in maintenance and repair situations where joint fit-up may not be perfect. 5 Applications by Industry Industry Application HVAC & Refrigeration Copper tube and fitting joints in chilled water systems, refrigeration pipework, air conditioning installations and heat exchanger connections across UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah), Qatar (Doha), and Kuwait Food & Beverage Brazing stainless steel food processing equipment, dairy pipework, beverage production vessels, and commercial kitchen equipment — NSF 51 certification makes it approved for direct food contact applications Oil & Gas Maintenance Brazing copper and brass instrument tubing connections, heat exchanger repairs, and process equipment maintenance at oil & gas facilities across UAE (ADNOC), Saudi Arabia (Aramco), Qatar (QatarEnergy), Iraq (Basra), and Nigeria (NNPCL) Industrial Fabrication General purpose brazing of steel, stainless steel, brass, and copper components in fabrication shops across the Middle East and Africa — commonly specified where AWS BAg-5 is required Plumbing & Pipework Copper pipework joints in commercial and industrial plumbing installations, hot and cold water systems, and mechanical services pipework across the GCC construction sector Petrochemical Plants Instrument and control tubing joints, heat exchanger tube-to-header connections, and small-bore process pipework repairs in petrochemical facilities across Dammam, Jeddah, Ruwais, and Lagos Electrical & Electronics Brazing electrical contacts, busbars, copper conductor connections, and high-conductivity joints where silver content and joint quality are critical Shipbuilding & Marine Copper and brass pipework joints in ship HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical services systems — UAE shipyards, South Africa (Cape Town), Ghana, and Nigeria (Lagos) 6 Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between Harris Safety-Silv 45 and Safety-Silv 45FC? Both are 45% silver, cadmium-free, AWS A5.8 BAg-5 brazing alloys with identical thermal properties — solidus 1,225°F (663°C), liquidus 1,370°F (743°C). The key difference is the flux. Safety-Silv 45 (without FC) is a bare rod requiring a separate brazing flux to be applied to the joint before or during brazing. Safety-Silv 45FC has a flux coating applied directly to the rod, eliminating the need for separate flux purchase, storage, and application — making it more convenient for field work, HVAC installations, and general shop brazing. What metals can Harris Safety-Silv 45FC braze together? Harris Safety-Silv 45FC is suitable for brazing copper, brass, bronze, steel and stainless steel — and combinations of these metals. It is the standard choice for copper tube to copper fitting joints (HVAC and refrigeration), copper to brass connections, steel to steel brazed joints, and stainless steel assemblies where a cadmium-free, high-silver brazing alloy is required. It is not suitable for brazing aluminium, magnesium, or titanium. Is Harris Safety-Silv 45FC cadmium-free and safe to use indoors? Yes. Safety-Silv 45FC contains no cadmium — complying with the EU REACH and RoHS directive. Cadmium-bearing brazing alloys generate highly toxic cadmium oxide fumes that require strict ventilation controls and respiratory protection. The cadmium-free formulation significantly reduces this hazard, making Safety-Silv 45FC safer for use in enclosed spaces, workshops, and on-site installations — though adequate ventilation is still required for all brazing operations. It is certified to NSF Standard 51 for food service equipment. What temperature is needed and what torch setup is required? Safety-Silv 45FC has a solidus of 1,225°F (663°C) and a liquidus of 1,370°F (743°C) with a recommended brazing range of 1,370°F to 1,550°F. It is compatible with standard oxy-acetylene and air-acetylene torch brazing setups — both are widely available across the Middle East and Africa. The flux coating activates during heating and protects the joint from oxidation. Recommended joint clearance is 0.003" to 0.006" (0.08mm to 0.15mm) for optimum capillary flow. How can I get pricing for Harris Safety-Silv 45FC in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar or Africa? Global Hardware & Tools LLC supplies Harris Safety-Silv 45FC and a full range of silver brazing alloys and welding consumables across the Middle East — UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam), Qatar (Doha), Oman (Muscat), Kuwait, and Iraq (Baghdad, Basra) — and across Africa including Nigeria (Lagos), Kenya (Nairobi), South Africa (Johannesburg), Ghana (Accra), Egypt (Cairo), Tanzania, and Uganda. For pricing on rod sizes, pack quantities, and bulk orders: 📲 WHATSAPP FOR BEST PRICING — +971 55 697 6535 Regional Supply — Middle East & Africa Global Hardware & Tools LLC is a Dubai-based industrial and welding equipment supplier with over 30 years of experience serving HVAC, oil & gas, construction, fabrication, and maintenance sectors. We supply Harris Safety-Silv 45FC and a complete range of silver brazing alloys, welding consumables, and brazing equipment across the Middle East, including UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam), Qatar (Doha), Oman (Muscat), Kuwait, and Iraq (Baghdad, Basra, Erbil). We also support export supply across Africa, including Nigeria (Lagos, Abuja), Kenya (Nairobi), South Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town), Ghana (Accra), Egypt (Cairo, Alexandria), Tanzania (Dar es Salaam), and Uganda. View Our Global Service Network (MENA & Africa) UAE & QatarDubai, Abu Dhabi (UAE). Doha, Ras Laffan (Qatar). Saudi ArabiaRiyadh · Jeddah · Dammam. 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