Product details
SOLAR FLUX® Type B – Powder Welding Flux
A specialised powder flux designed for welding stainless and alloy steels when back-purging isn’t practical. Solar Flux Type B protects the backside of the weld from oxidation, improves weld quality, and helps create smooth, clean joints.
Key Features
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Powder flux that mixes with alcohol and brushes onto the joint
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Prevents oxidation on the back of the weld
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Helps filler metal flow smoothly and evenly
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Reduces need for full argon purging setups
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Extremely stable product with an unlimited shelf life if kept dry
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Non-hygroscopic and non-explosive
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Solar Flux®
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Type: Type B Powder Welding Flux
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Application Range: Approx. 1093°C – 1593°C
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Compatible Metals: Most stainless steels, chrome-moly steels, and alloy steels with nickel content below about 25%
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Mixing: Combine powder with methanol or suitable alcohol, brush onto joint
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Compliance: Meets MIL-F-7516B standards
Applications
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Stainless steel pipe and tube welding
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Fabrication where back-purging is difficult
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Exhaust systems, headers, tanks, and stainless components
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Repair work on stainless assemblies
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Anywhere backside oxidation needs to be controlled without full purging gear
Why Fabricators Use It
Solar Flux Type B blocks oxygen, reduces oxide build-up, and prevents sugaring — giving cleaner welds and stronger penetration without needing purge dams or argon back-purge setups.
Why Buy From SAWELDING
Fast delivery, trusted products, and straight technical advice from people who actually weld.
