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How do I weld or repair with Durafix Easyweld?What Metals can I use Durafix Easyweld on?What can I repair with Durafix?What can I NOT use Durafix on?
How do I weld or repair with Durafix Easyweld?
This rod will work with propane, propylene, mapp, butane, oxyacetylene or any open-flame fuel source as long as the material is brought up to 732`F (380°C)
The material must be cleaned with a stainless steel brush; this will remove any unwanted particles from the repair/weld area. The rod will not adhere to the material being repaired if it is cleaned with steel brush.
Please do not heat the rod like a normal brazing rod - it will not work if heated directly. You must heat the material that you are working on and then apply the rod.
Hold your torch approximately 2 inches from the surface and fan over the are to be welded. Rub the end of a rod onto the metal surface. Once the working temperature is reached, the rod will flow like solder.
Once completed and cooled, it can be ground and polished to a fine finish. Always let the welded/repaired piece cool naturally, at room temperature - DO NOT use water or acid baths to cool.
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What Metals can I use Durafix Easyweld on?
Durafix Easyweld can be used on almost all non-ferrous metals.
Aluminium and aluminium alloys, including galvanised aluminium, zinc based metals, pot metals and repair of kirksite dies.
The rods will also work on galvanised steel, copper, brass and nickel. You can use them to weld any of these dissimiliar metals to eachother.
Zamac is a difficult case. The melting temperature is extremely close to the working temperature of the rods. If you do wish to use the rods with this metal, please use extreme caution.
Tin or Pewter have a very low melting temperature which is less than the application temperature of the rod, so it will not be possible to work with these metals.
The rods do NOT work on stainless steel or magnesium.
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What can I repair with Durafix?
Durafix Easyweld has hundreds of uses. Try it on -
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Radiators & Cooling systems
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Aluminium Awnings
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Boats & Marine Equipment
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Farm Machinery
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Ladders
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Irrigation Pipes
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Gutters & Down Spouts
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General mechanical
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Power Tools
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Screen Frames
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Lawn Furniture
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Intake Manifolds
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Aluminium Siding
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Metal Roofs
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R.V. Body & parts
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Vehicle & Motorcycle casings
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Almost anything made with aluminium can be welded or repaired with the Durafix Easyweld rods
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What can I NOT use Durafix on?
Do not use Durafix Easyweld on Magnesium.
{To test for Magnesium shave a small piece of metal and apply the flame. If it burns white, then it is Magnesium}.
Do not use on Pewter or Tin as they will melt before the working temperature is reached.
The rods will not work on Stainless Steel or any other type Steel (except galvanised).
Durafix does not adhere to 2000 grade aluminium. While this is not a very common grade in general use, it shouldn't pose a problem for most users, however there is occasion that you will come across this grade. Unfortunately it shares many characterisitics with stainless steel and will not allow the weld to bond correctly.
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