What We Do.

Amerway is a full line manufacturer of guaranteed 99.99% pure solder.

Highest Grade Virgin Metals

Amerway’s Electrolytic Grade AAAA Solder is crafted exclusively from the highest-grade virgin metals available on the market. Our Grade AAAA bar contains no secondary or recycled metals, ensuring it is 99.99% pure solder.

Modern Solder Manufacturing Facility

All of Amerway’s products are alloyed and produced in a state-of-the-art, ultra-clean solder manufacturing facility. Each lot is rigorously analyzed and statistically monitored to ensure the final product meets or exceeds customer specifications.

Our Solder Manufacturing Process

The following is a summary of the step by step procedures used by Amerway to alloy, analyze and statistically monitor each production lot of Amerway solder.

STEP 1. ALLOY

Upon receipt of incoming metal, a receiver number is assigned to each shipment. Every delivery of tin and lead is analyzed to verify its compliance with the supplier’s certificate of analysis. Samples are taken from 10 randomly selected ingots, then remelted and tested using our state-of-the-art spectrograph.

During the alloying process, a lot of history is initiated to track the components and weights used to form the lot (sometimes referred to as the charge). This ensures that the entire history of each lot can be traced back to the origin of all materials used.

STEP 2:  ANALYZE

After the metal is melted and mixed, an initial pot sample is taken for analysis. The sample is prepared on a lathe and analyzed three times using the spectrograph to ensure uniformity. The results are automatically averaged by the PC, which is integrated with the Spectrolab. These results are then compared to the customer’s specifications, and the software automatically identifies any elements outside the specified range.

This process is repeated two more times during the casting process, allowing us to monitor any changes within the lot. This is a key part of our in-process statistical control.

STEP 3:  STATISTICALLY MONITOR

After all the metal has been cast into product, the results of all nine analytical tests are stored in the Spectrolab statistical data control program. As shown, the quality and consistency of Amerway’s solder are meticulously monitored. Ultimately, customers can trust that every lot of material is exactly as described in the certificate of analysis that accompanies each shipment.

Spectrolab Spectrograph

The Spectrolab Spectrograph represents the latest in state-of-the-art analytical equipment, delivering quick and highly accurate results. Its original calibration was performed using internationally recognized standards. Daily internal calibrations are conducted using NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) traceable standards. Additionally, we are approved by the United States military with QPL (Quality Product Listing) certification for all of our bar solder.

  •  State of the art analytical equipment.
  • Internationally recognized standards.
  • NIST traceable standards.
  • Approved by the United States military.

Amerway Advantages

Why pay more for your solder requirements when Amerway can ship you a higher quality solder at a competitive price?

  1. A Certificate of Analysis and/or Compliance is sent with every shipment of material.
  2. We offer a very accurate and efficient solder pot analysis program free of charge with qualifying purchase.
  3. Our products, price and delivery are always consistent and competitive.

Why pay more for your solder requirements when Amerway can ship you a higher quality solder at a competitive price?