Kester Lead Free SN96 AG3 48 Rosin 050 Diameter 18 AWG Solder Wire

Leading the way in RoHS compliant lead free products, Markertek bring you the Kester 48 solder wire series. 48 Activated Rosin Flux for cored solder wire was developed for lead-free applications to enable soldering of most common metals. Kester 48 has performance characteristics far exceeding standard RA fluxes. Kester 48 builds on the performance of its predecessor Kester 44 with "instant-action" wetting to provide fast and reliable solder joints.

Performance Characteristics:

Unparalleled wetting performance

Excellent solderability and fast wetting to a variety of surface finishes

Eliminates the need and expense of cleaning

Low smoke and odor

Low spattering

Classified as ROL1 per J-STD-004Kester 48 vs. Kester 44

Kester 48 provides a higher level of activity than Kester 44, see Spread Test opposite.

Kester 48 dramatically reduces splattering by 50+% over Kester 44.

Kester 48 residues are transparent and nearly colorless compared to the traditional amber appearance of Kester 44.

Kester 48 was designed for lead-free alloys.

RoHS Compliance
This product meets the requirements of the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive, 2002/95/EC Article 4 for the stated banned substances. (Applies only if this core flux is combined with a lead free alloy).