Pickling
Pickling is the immersion of metals in an acid solution
for the purpose of removing surface fire scale and oxides caused by heating,
annealing, casting, soldering etc. Sulfuric acid is often used, but sodium
bisulfate is more commonly used. Sodium bisulfate (not to be confused with
sodium bisulfite, which is quite a different material) is sold under various
trade names. Sparex, ProCraft Pickle and our own brand name, Safe-T-Pickle, are
just a few of the various trade names for sodium bisulfate. It's all the same
stuff, so buy the one you're most comfortable with. Pickle solutions work better
when heated to a temperature of about 125° F. If not using an electric pickle
pot, we recommend the use of Visionware by Corning.
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Electric Pickle Pots |
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Capacity |
Diameter |
Height |
110V |
Price |
220V |
Price |
Replacement Basket |
Price |
| 12 oz |
5" |
5½" |
|
$118.75 |
|
$118.75 |
|
$18.55 |
| 1 Pint |
5½" |
7½" |
|
$167.70 |
|
$172.60 |
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| 1½ Quart |
8½" |
5" |
|
$235.95 |
|
$238.99 |
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Pickling Compounds |
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Quantity |
Stock# |
Price |
|
Sparex Brand Pickle |
2½ lb Makes 1 gallon |
|
$9.55 |
| 45 lb Makes 18 Gallon |
|
$95.95 |
|
ProCraft Brand Pickle |
2 x2½ lb Makes 2 gallon |
(2) |
$18.99 |
| 40 lb Makes 16 Gallon |
|
$101.90 |
| Safe-T-Pickle |
50 lb Makes 22 gallon |
|
$99.99 |
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Pickling Tongs |
Stock# |
Price |
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Copper Pickling Tongs with Curved Tips
Suitable for
pickling and acid solutions. 9" length. |
|
$14.95 |
Copper Pickling Tongs with Offset Tips
Suitable for
pickling and acid solutions. 8½" length. |
|
$14.95 |
