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Is the material easy to use?
Yes - just follow the four simple steps in the instructions for use on our HTS-2000 info page.
Why is it sometimes difficult to get the rods to melt?
This only occurs if you are using a torch that cannot give enough heat. Remember aluminium conducts heat about 4 times better than steel, so you need to put far more heat into a work piece than you might imagine. A regular butane or propane torch is fine on small items, but if you are repairing larger items such as castings you will need a professional propane torch or oxy-acetylene (with rosebud tip). Alternatively you can try using two torches, or putting the item on a gas ring to provide background heat.
Will HTS-2000 repair a crack, hole, rivet, prop or mast on my boat?
Yes, easily.
Will your product work on aluminum that has been anodized?
Yes, remember anodized aluminum is just a coating of aluminium oxide that has pores, our material penetrates through those pores and into the aluminum, but competitors’ first generation rods will not.
Why is your material better than competitors and why does your material cost more?
Not to be confused with Alumaloy, Alumaweld, Alumarod, Durafix, Aladdin 3 in 1, or any other first generation rods most of them consisting of 3 alloys. HTS-2000 is a unique product comprised of nine ingredients that cost more to produce. Exhaustive testing has shown that this superior advanced technology results in an elongation of 10% in 2 inches (rather than the standard 3% like the first generation rods listed above) which makes it 3 times more flexible than any of its competitors, and stronger. It also easily penetrates past impurities that lay below the metal's surface which may be impossible to penetrate with competitors materials. Also unlike the first generation rods HTS-2000 does not require steel or special cleaning brushes.
Flash - HTS-2000 is now even better value, and is competitively priced against the competition, despite its technical advantages. Also, some competitor rods are only 250mm while HTS-2000 rods are a full 18” (455mm).
Can I get a free rod or sample?
No, but our starter kits make it easily affordable for even the smallest scale user. The kits also includes step-by-step instructions and a DVD of many different repairs. The material also includes a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back, so there should be nothing holding you back from ordering.
Who are some of your largest customers?
In the USA the largest customers consist of over 7000 car repair shops and dealerships including Mercedes and BMW, over 2500 truck repair shops including Freightliner, International, over 1000 Machine Shops. Recognizable customers in the Military and Aircraft consist of The U.S. Department Of Defense, NASA and Boeing.
Is HTS-2000 stronger than welding?
Yes. New Technology Products have proven in shops that the material is stronger than welding and Tig welding on several applications. However, there are a lot of variables. It depends on what kind of wire or filler is being used and the proficiency of the person using the Tig welder. The same holds with our material. Users who follow the directions exactly will get the most strength out of a repair. Consider this - both our material and a Tig weld, when done correctly, are stronger than the conventional aluminum and that's all you need. However, with our material you do not have to pay a large sum for the machine, or a skilled welder because anyone (if they follow the instructions and practice a little) can become quite efficient at using our material.
Is HTS-2000 machinable?
Yes. Just slightly harder than aluminum, it is fully machinable without clogging your bits.
I have a 1971 Mercury Outboard engine that has a 1/4 hole in the top of the head near the spark plug. I would like to avoid dismantling the engine to get to the inside. Can you product be used to repair this damage?
The answer is yes. Level the head, open the surface pores, heat till our material starts to melt on the head, add material around the outside perimeter of the hole and tin, and then cover the hole. Our material has such elasticity; it will stretch across the hole without falling in the hole. If you watch the video, read the simple steps, and first practice on another piece of cast, you will be an expert in 15 minutes. If there are any gaskets within a few inches heat sink clay can be used to protect.
Is there a video?
No, our kits include a DVD which will play on a DVD player or a PC. You will see 10 different repairs, and you will be amazed to see that a brazing rod has been developed that is stronger than welding.
Can I repair corroded or oily contaminated aluminium?
Yes. This is what our material was developed for. It is a completely different formula than the first generation brazing rods.
Can I repair from the underside of a boat or car?
Yes. However, you must be careful that the material does not drip on you. If you are repairing an oil pan, we recommend taking it off and repairing upright, this way it will be like new.
My welder said the cracks on the bottom of my boat cannot be repaired, is that true?
It is true with conventional welding, which would just blow holes through the thin aluminum. With our material you are not welding, you are brazing at a much lower temperature and it will easily repair all cracks or leaks on your boat.
Does your product work on all aluminum?
HTS-2000 works on every kind of aluminum tested. We have the finest brazing rod developed anywhere on the planet.
At what temperature does aluminum melt?
It takes 1218 degrees (F) to melt the aluminum and 717-737 degrees for our material to melt and penetrate the aluminum.
What are all the metals that HTS-2000 will work on?
Aluminum, cast aluminum, aluminum magnesium, zinc, tin, copper, pot metal, and metal that has a pore.
Will your material work to repair aluminum heads in the combustion area?
If the aluminum head ever was above 500 Degrees for any length of time you would blow the motor. The combustion gasses our explosive and dissipate heat at such a rapid rate that the aluminum never even reaches 300 degrees on the aluminum in the combustion area. Please read the directions for HTS-2000 and master your torch and the penetration of our material before starting your repair, if you need tech support we provide lifetime tech support with your order. (Do not use in combustion areas where nitrous and top fuel is being used).
Can I use propane for all repairs?
Yes, up to ¼ inch. For thicker aluminum, over ¼ inch, use mapp gas. If it is a housing, like a transmission or a larger mass of aluminum, use oxy-acetylene. Suitably shaped items can be heated over a gas ring to provide background heat, allowing a propane torch to be used where it would otherwise be inadequate.
Can I repair a cast aluminum housing with HTS-2000?
Yes, easily. In most cases with larger housings your heat source will be oxy-acetylene. (But see above).
What do I need to use your material?
A heat source like propane or mapp gas. We recommend mapp gas, which comes in a yellow canister (instead of blue), and is about 400 degrees hotter. It only costs about $3.00 more than propane. You will also need a turbo tip (hot). A good one can be bought for $50.00, both of which can be bought at Home Depot. If your aluminum is thick, like an engine head or transmission housing, use oxy-acetylene.
What if I have to keep an area cool while I do the repair?
Go to your local welding shop and pick up some heat sink clay that will sink over 1000 degrees of heat.
Can I repair an engine block or an aluminum head?
Yes. There are hundreds of machine shops that use our material in situations like this. We even have advanced tech support for more advanced work.
If there is paint on the outside, do I have to remove it?
Yes, you should remove the paint so you do not breathe in the fumes. However, the flame will burn it off if you choose not to. But remember, you are responsible for safeguarding your health, so use a fume mask and plenty of ventilation.
How long will your material last?
Forever under normal dry conditions (50 to 90 degrees F).
Why don’t all welders use your material?
Each day more welders are switching to our material, which helps them to repair parts considered unrepairable with conventional welding. Our material also allows the professional welder to do some jobs quicker, stronger with a better looking and longer lasting repair.
Do you have technical support?
Yes. Even though most repairs will be easy, we have technical support available to help you through any repair. If we do not know the answer, we will find out from the manufacturer.
Can HTS-528 be polished?
Yes, but it will not shine as much as stainless steel, so it will show.
Is the HTS-528 stronger than welding?
Yes. The repaired area will hold 100,000 pounds of pressure per square inch and adds 30% elasticity to the repair, which means superior strength.
Is HTS-528 machinable?
Yes. Just harder than cast iron, it is fully machinable, without clogging your bits.
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