Copper Tube Induction Brazing

Copper tube induction brazing is a welding method that uses high-frequency, medium-frequency, or power frequency-induced current as a heat source. It is an efficient, clean, environmentally friendly, and safe brazing method that allows for more consistent results. Copper and its alloys can be brazed using various methods, but induction brazing is suitable for thin-walled pipe fittings. The process involves placing the part of the copper tube that needs to be brazed in the induction coil and using flux for copper joints while heating. Within seconds, the copper tube is heated to approximately 800 °C, the flux melts, and the copper tube is brazed to the copper assembly.

What are some advantages of induction brazing over other methods?

Some advantages of induction brazing over other methods are:

- It is faster than heating by conventional flame or furnace since the induction process creates heat within the parts rather than on the surface.

- It is more precise, as the induction coil can be placed directly on the joint, providing a more consistent amount of heat than a torch.

- It increases the quality of joints, as induction heating reduces oxidation and contamination of the brazed area.

- It is more repeatable and easier to automate, as induction heating can be controlled by time and power settings.

- It is more energy efficient, as induction heating only consumes power when heating is required and does not waste heat to the surrounding environment.

- It improves safety, as induction heating eliminates the risk of fire, gas leaks, burns, and fumes associated with flame brazing.

- It reduces downtime and increases reliability, as induction heating does not require preheating or cooling cycles and has fewer maintenance costs than furnace brazing.

What are copper tube induction brazing machine applications?

Copper tube induction brazing machine applications are mainly in the following fields:

- Refrigeration and HVAC industry: Induction brazing is used to join copper tubes and fittings for air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, heat pumps, etc.

- Automobile industry: Induction brazing is used to join copper tubes and components for radiators, oil coolers, air coolers, etc.

- Household appliance industry: Induction brazing is used to join copper tubes and parts for water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, etc.

- Medical equipment industry: Induction brazing is used to join copper tubes and devices for oxygen concentrators, ventilators, etc.

Induction brazing can also be used to join copper tubes to other metals such as steel or brass for various applications. For example, induction brazing can be used to join copper tubes to diverter valves for water supply systems or to brass fittings for plumbing systems.

What are the main features of a copper tube induction brazing machine?

Some of the main features of a copper tube induction brazing machine are:

- It uses high-frequency, medium-frequency, or power-frequency-induced current as a heat source for brazing copper tubes and fittings.

- It adopts DSP digital control system and coaxial transformer with a small size and lightweight.

- It is a highly integrated power supply specially designed for supporting industrial robots, automation equipment, and a manual hand-held heating coil.

- It has a PLC touch screen that can set segmented heating and store process data.

- It has a built-in industrial chiller that makes it easy to install.

- It is suitable for all kinds of parts brazing situations.

- It is certified by CE and SGS standards.

How can I buy a copper tube induction brazing machine?

You can buy a copper tube induction brazing machine from various online platforms or manufacturers. The price may vary depending on the machine type, power, features, and supplier. You can also contact the leading induction heating equipment manufacturer Zhengzhou Ketchan Electronic Co., Ltd for more details about their copper tube induction brazing machine products and prices.