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Johnson Tinning compound

Post by Mark Gregush » Sat Jan 15, 2022 6:13 pm

Has anyone used the Johnson tinning compounds for doing the caps? I have not priced them yet.
http://www.johnsonmfg.com/temp/tinning.htm

Thinking this one might work;
JOHNSON'S TIN-EZY POWDER with PURE TIN
This Full Strength Tinning Without Lead

Johnson's Tin-Ezy with Pure Tin tins quickly, yet contains no lead. Like Johnson's regular Tin-Ezy, it is made in a low-humidity environment to keep it dry and free-flowing for increased storage life. This special chloride flux formulation is blended with only Grade-A Pure Tin powder. Johnson Tin-Ezy with Pure Tin is compatible with all solders however, it is particularly useful for tinning new metal, using Johnson's 497 Lead-Free Solder. Melting temperature is 450° F. Residues are water soluble and should be removed after soldering.
ITEM SINGLE CASE NO. IN CASE SHIP WT.
1 Lb. Jar 20-62 20-63 12 14#
3 Lb. Jar 20-64 60-65 6 21#
12 Lb. Pail 20-66 20-67 4 52#

Lot will depend on price. ;)
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Re: Johnson's Tinning compound

Post by Dan Hatch » Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:06 pm

Look at their E127. Made for tinning bearing caps for Babbitt. Dan
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Re: Johnson's Tinning compound

Post by Mark Gregush » Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:22 pm

Thanks Dan. I did find one supplier that has a price listed, $40 for the 1# container. I will check with Johnson next week and see what their price is.
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Re: Johnson's Tinning compound

Post by Mark Gregush » Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:57 am

I ordered the E127 tinning compound this AM from Johnson. Cost is $33.50 plus shipping for the 1# size. The catalog number is; 16-02. I have not got the actual shipping cost, but was told between $18 and $20 UPS shipping and handling.
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Re: Johnson Tinning compound

Post by Mark Gregush » Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:05 am

UPS dropped it off today. With shipping/handling from Iowa to Portland, Oregon, the total came to 56.98. After reading the poop sheet, I am going to have to rethink where and how I use this stuff. ;)
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Re: Johnson Tinning compound

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Jan 27, 2022 1:27 am

Johnson Manufacturing Company, 114 Lost Grove Rd, Princeton, IA is just 18 miles away from me, North. Princeton is a rural river town on the Mississippi, up river from Le Claire IA (American Pickers). Town is a popular stopping place for boaters in the summer (good food & bars) ;) .
Shipping chemicals sometimes require special handling, a job for UPS. Was the package marked hazardous?
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Re: Johnson Tinning compound

Post by Mark Gregush » Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:35 am

"Was the package marked hazardous?" Didn't see any stickers on the box it was shipped in. It is the fumes given off in the small, un-ventilated area where I was going to be working. Zinc Ammonium Chloride and Tin
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