Pin Brazing Application Pin brazing is used to ensure a safe electrical connection to different types of steel structures. The pin brazing method is well suited for joints between pipes, connection to measuring cables, installation of sacrificial anodes, test posts and many other applications. More about the pin brazing process... Fast and easy connection Pin brazing of cables gives a safe and durable connection to a pipeline. The automated brazing takes only 1.5 to 2 seconds. Pin brazing is easy to use on site as well as in the workshop. Pin brazing for cathodic protection When a cathodic protection system is applied to a pipeline with spigot and sleeve joints, these joints must be electrically bonded. To attach the electric cable connection over the joints, BAC pin brazing can be used. The brazing pins are brazed at both the spigot and sleeve ends of the pipe and the cable attached. For pipes of ductile or cast-iron, threaded brazing pins are used. Then a prefabricated cable with nuts is fastened. For steel pipes, either threaded brazing pins with nuts are used, or the cable is brazed directly onto the pipe by means of a lug. In a cathodic protection system, there are often a great number of connections for anode cables, test posts etc. The BAC pin brazing unit contains all the equipment and tools required to make safe cable connections. The BAC pin brazing system can also use a welding generator as a power source in situations where a great many connections need to be made in one place such as pipe coating yards, lay barges etc. Operational Notes: Lug Recommendation When using a BAC direct braze pin, it is essential that a BAC cable lug be utilized for attachment of the cable to the structure. Other cable lugs will not work to provide a proper pin braze connection.   When using a BAC threaded braze pin, other commercial cable lugs can be utilized for attachment of the cable to the structure. Typical Brazing Pins   From left to right: Direct, M8, M10   Benefits Speed of Installation Around one minute per connection. Low Temperature The low melting point of the solder (650°) and short heating time keep thermal effects on the steel to a minimum. All-Weather Wind, rain and cold do not prevent the operator from working safely and effectively. Damp pipes pose no problem. Safety No special equipment or precautions are needed for pin brazing operators. Easy to Use The automated nature of the process means operators can be trained in less than one hour. Versatile The portable nature of the equipment means that connections can be made in almost any location above or below ground, even overhead! Pin Brazing in 5 Easy Steps 1. Clean the metal to a bight finish. 2. Load the gun with a pin and ferrule. 3. Adjust as necessary 4.  Braze the cable and lug to the pipe. 5.  Test the connection.   Pin Brazing Equipment & Accessories Standard Pin Braze Units Equipment Description Farwest # BAC # EasyBond Model MKII, Standard Pin Brazing Kit 13-26000 273-199-5660 Includes NEW battery unit, Easybond gun, direct pin holder, direct ferrule holder, tool kit, 3 batteries, 110/230 volt charger, ground device, alum. case.       EasyBond Model EBRS, Down-hole Reach System Kit 13-26006 273-199-5100 Includes EasyBond Reach gun & ext. system, trigger device, grinder attachment kit (no grinder), grounding device. Does not include charger, battery box or grinder.       Common Accessories Equipment Description Farwest # BAC # Pin Holder, 8 mm direct pins 13-26055 270-071-5600 Ferrule Holder, 8 mm direct pins 13-26051 270-074-8150 Pin Holder, M8 threaded pins 13-26054 273-100-0550 Ferrule Holder, M8 threaded pins 13-26052 273-100-0560 Pin Holder, M12 threaded pins 13-26057 273-100-1230 Ferrule Holder, M10/M12 threaded pins 13-26053 273-100-1240 Pin Holder, M10 threaded pins 13-26056 273-100-3870       Consumables Brazing Pins with Fuse Wires (SOLD IN FULL PACKAGES ONLY) Direct Brazing Pins, 8 mm, 100/pkg  13-26025 278-190-3250 Threaded Brazing Pins, M8, 50/pkg 13-26026 278-190-0430 Threaded Brazing Pins, M10, 40/pkg 13-26029 278-190-3450 Threaded Brazing Pins, M12, 40/pkg 13-26030  278-190-2560 Ceramic Ferrules (SOLD IN FULL PACKAGES ONLY)   Ceramic Ferrules, 8mm Direct, 100/pkg (for direct pins only) 13-26027 270-065-7230 Ceramic Ferrules, 12mm, 50/pkg (for all threaded pins) 13-26028 270-077-3680 Cable Lugs & Sleeves (SOLD IN FULL PACKAGES ONLY)   Cable Lug, (#6 - #8AWG), 100/pkg 13-26041 278-100-9890 Cable Lug, 16 mm sq. cable (#4 AWG), 100/pkg 13-26046 278-100-9000 Cable Lug, 25mm sq. cable (#2 AWG), 50/pkg 13-26037 270-088-7800 Cable Lug, 35 mm sq. cable (#1 AWG), 50/pkg 13-26047 270-100-7810 Cable Lug, 50 mm sq. cable (#1/O and 2/O AWG), 40/pkg 13-26038 270-088-7790 Cable Lug, #2 AWG, 50/pkg 13-26043 278-100-9850 Stinger cable "lug", #12 AWG wire 2 hole,100/pkg 13-26021 278-100-8012 Stinger cable "lug", #10 AWG wire w/ angled hole,100/pkg 13-26022 278-100-8042 Stinger lug kit assembly, #12 - #20AWG wire, includes Brazing Pin, Ferrule & Stinger lug, 50/pkg 13-26023 278-100-8050 Stinger lug kit assembly, #10AWG wire, includes Brazing Pin, Ferrule & Stinger lug, 50/pkg 13-26024 278-100-8060