Easy Bond Pin Brazing System for Cathodic Protection by BAC

Safe and fast Electrical Connections to Steel Structures

  • BAC pin brazing weld action

     

    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.

    BAC pin brazing connections to sections of pipeline


    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.

    BAC Easy Bond pin brazing pins

    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

    Pin brazing step 1: Clean the metal to a bight finish

    1. Clean the metal to a bight finish.
    Pin brazing step 2: Load the gun with a pin and ferrule

    2. Load the gun with a pin and ferrule.

    Pin brazing step 3: Adjust as necessary

    3. Adjust as necessary

    Pin brazing step 4: Braze the cable and lug to the pipe

    4.  Braze the cable and lug to the pipe.

    Pin brazing step 5: Test the connection

    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