What solder should I use for automotive wires?
Soldering Automotive Wiring Use rosin core solder; the center contains flux that cleans the surface of the wire to be soldered. Solder is often a combination of mixed alloys. Automotive applications use 60/40, containing 60% tin and 40% lead.
What is the difference between 60 40 and 63 37 solder?
Although 63/37 is the eutectic alloy, 60/40 is often used in practice as the slightly higher 5°C freezing range of 60/40 is of no practical significance and 60/40 is a little cheaper than 63/37. Under conditions of slow cooling, 60/40 may give duller joints than 63/37 but this is a purely cosmetic effect.
Where is Kester solder made?
Kester recognized the importance of being a global supplier in the electronics industry by establishing manufacturing facilities in Singapore (1969) and in Germany (1972) to better service the Asian and European markets, respectively. Kester was acquired by Element Solutions Inc. in December 2019.
Is rosin core solder any good?
The rosin core flux content on the soldering wire stands at 2.2% which is high for most generic brands. It has a normal and low melting point of 361 degrees Fahrenheit and thus easily melts and Solders onto the place making clean and strong joints of elements. It has a diameter of 0.039 inches which is decent enough.
Why is soldering better than crimping?
Crimping offers stronger, more reliable connections than soldering. Soldering uses heated metal to join the cable to the connector. Over time, this filler metal will degrade, which may cause the connection to fail. Most electricians will agree that crimping is also easier than soldering.
What is so special about 60 40 solder?
The solder is a combination of 60% tin, 40% lead. It is ideal for applications like fine electrical soldering which requires lower melting temperatures.
What size solder do I need?
For work that involves surface mounted devices, I prefer 0.5 mm diameter solder. For leaded parts and connectors, I use 0.7 mm diameter solder. For most electronics work, solder in the range of 0.4 – 1.0 mm in diameter will work well.