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Alumaloy: aluminum repair welding brazing rods (1/2 lb)
ALUMALOY as seen on TV is an easy to use, fluxless & arcless aluminum repair rod. Alumaloy repairs are often stronger than the aluminum that is being repaired. Alumaloy melts at close to 728 F whereas aluminum melts at near 1220 F. Because aluminum has a high heat conductivity, it does not glow red even when near its melting point, making it extremely difficult without the aid of expensive and complex welding equipment. The benefit of Alumaloy is the 500 differential in melting temperature requirements. The aluminum piece to be repaired will not be damaged by the high temperatures normally required. Another competitor selling alumaloy has made mention that he is selling 2nd generation alumaloy. Beware there is no such product!!
Alumaloy is a superior welding product resulting in NO flux and NO expensive welding equipment needed. Alumaloy breaks down at 728 F and is stronger than Aluminum. Alumaloy's superiority to other products is derived from a superior magnesium mixture resulting in less sparks, making it easier to use and extremely durable. As seen on TV, Alumaloy is a fluxless repair rod. All that is required for use is a propane torch and something to clean the aluminum surface being repaired. Alumaloy can fill holes as large as a dime without dripping through and is extremely strong when cooled. Alumaloy is often many times stronger than the aluminum that is being repaired. Repairs can be made using lap joints, butt joints, mitered joints and used in just about anything made of aluminum, including windows, boats, doors frames, and aluminum blocks.
Before use, the aluminum surface being repaired needs to be thoroughly cleaned with a fine wire brush. It is also important to always use a neutral flame and to keep the flame in motion. Always heat the surface being repaired and not the rod. Keep in mind larger aluminum objects take longer to heat do to more surface area. Basic safety precautions are required and the proper safety gear such as gloves and eye protection should always be worn when working with this product. Loose clothing should never be worn when working with this product.
Below are sample instructions for the use of Alumaloy in forming Butt Joints, Lap Joints, Mitered Joints, and for use in Aluminum repair and welding.
" Butt Joints - Ends are beveled and brought together. Follow tinning procedure, stroking both surfaces of the joint (with tinned groove) with Alumaloy.
" Lap Joints . Parts can be tinned and slid together while rod is still molten, or a generous fillet of rod can be applied to the edges of the lap joint, making sure of tinning by running a stick through the molten area.
" Mitered Joints . (in Windows, Doors, Screens & Frames) Material is solidly jigged. A neutral flame is played over the joint area until Alumaloy will melt when drawn across the joint. Make sure of tinning action by running a solid end of the rod through rod deposit. After tinning, the joint may be built up and finished as desired. These joints are stable in the presence of humidity and have remained in perfect condition after many years of exposure.
" Aluminum Repair . (change design of aluminum, match patterns and dies) The section to be worked is cleaned by filing, or grinding, then tinned by heating the aluminum to a temperature that will melt the rod when rubbed. While tinning, the Alumaloy rod should be kept out of the flame, letting the heat from the aluminum melt the rod. Build up with a soft flame. Pre-heat the entire match plate, of the die, to approximately 600 F which facilitates the operation.
" Aluminum Welding . (white metal with Alumaloy) Clean plating or scale from surface to be welded. .V. out fracture and set job up solidly. Pre-heat, generally, with a neutral or acetylene flame. Just heat directly until parent metal starts to melt, then dip rod inand out of molten puddle to desired build up.
" Stripped Threads . Drill old threads out (over size) so that when new fillet is added all drilling and tapping will be done in Alumaloy. This will make it easier to work with and will also increase the strength. After the drilling is completed, heat the base metal from the bottom of hole up. Tin rod into the wall of the hole, beginning at the bottom and working your way up. Fill the hole, cool, drill and tap as needed.
