Solder Preforms
Tubes
Solder tubes provide a precise, controlled amount of solder for heat shrink electrical joint termination within solder sleeves.
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- Customized to Requirements
- Visual Reflow Verification Available
- Typical and Non-Standard Alloys
Product Overview
Visual Verification Options
Select a thermochromic dye that fades at the proper temperature, or choose an alloy ring that melts above the base tube’s temperature.
Flux Coating Available
Enhances soldering efficiency with options from 0.5–2.0% by weight.
Customizable
Ideal for a number of applications, including radio systems, wire harnesses, EMI shield-to-ground terminations, wire-to-wire splicing, and more.
Wide Alloy Selection
Available in the most frequently used solder alloys, including SAC alloys, SnAg, Sn63, Sn62, and Sn10, as well as non-standard alloys.
Standard Tube Dimension Specifications
| Dimension | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Dimension (OD) | 0.070″ (1.778mm) | 1.051″ (26.695mm) |
| Inner Dimension (ID) | 0.050″ (1.270mm) | 1.024″ (26.009mm) |
| Height | 0.055″ (1.397mm) | 0.394″ (10.007mm) |
| Wall | 0.010″ (0.254mm) | 0.014″ (0.343mm) |
Product Data Sheets
Solder Tubes PDS 98736 (A4) R3.pdf
Solder Tubes PDS 98736 R3.pdf
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