Your Trusted Tin Products Supplier in South Africa

National Solder Company (NASCO) has been a leading tin products supplier in South Africa since 1939, providing premium tin, solder, and lead products across the country and Sub-Saharan Africa. We specialize in tin-based solutions for industries ranging from electronics and electrical engineering to plumbing, automotive, and industrial applications.

 

Quality Tin Products for Every Industry

At NASCO, we supply a wide range of tin products designed to meet the specific requirements of your industry. Our offerings include:

  • Pure Tin – Ideal for industrial, plumbing, and electronics applications.
  • Tin-Lead Solders – Reliable solutions for traditional soldering needs.
  • Lead-Free Solders – Environmentally-friendly options for modern electronics.
  • Custom Tin Products – Tailored solutions to suit unique industrial requirements.

Every product is manufactured under strict quality standards, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with SANS and SATAS certifications.

 

Why Choose NASCO as Your Tin Products Supplier?

  • Decades of Expertise – Established in 1939, NASCO has over 80 years of experience in tin and solder production.
  • Certified Quality – SATAS-certified products guarantee reliability and safety.
  • Wide Industry Reach – Serving electronics, electrical, plumbing, engineering, automotive, and more.
  • Continental Distribution – Supplying high-quality tin products across South Africa and beyond, reaching as far north as Malawi.
  • Dedicated Support – Our knowledgeable team ensures you get the right products and guidance for your application.
 

Industries We Serve

NASCO’s tin products are trusted across multiple sectors:

  • Electronics & Electrical: Soldering and conductive applications.
  • Plumbing: Corrosion-resistant tin products for piping and fittings.
  • Automotive: Reliable tin solutions for component assembly.
  • Engineering & Industrial: High-performance materials for manufacturing.
  • Jewellery: Precision tin alloys for crafting and repair.
 

Featured Product: LME Grade Tin

LME (London Metal Exchange) Grade Tin is a high-purity tin metal with a minimum purity of 99.85%. Known for its excellent corrosion resistance, malleability, and electrical conductivity, it’s widely used across multiple industries.

Key Physical Properties:

  • Density: 7.31 g/cm³
  • Melting Point: 231.93°C
  • Boiling Point: 2602°C
  • Electrical Conductivity: Excellent
  • Corrosion Resistance: High

Applications & Industries:

  • Solder Industry: Tin is the main component in solder alloys, including lead-free solders for electronics and automotive applications.
  • Electroplating: Used for tin plating in food packaging, automotive parts, and electrical components.
  • Foundries: Alloying element in bronze, pewter, and other tin-based alloys.
  • Battery Manufacturing: Enhances lithium-ion batteries and advanced energy storage systems.
  • Glass Manufacturing: Used in float glass processes for uniform thickness.
  • Chemical Industry: Tin compounds act as reducing agents and stabilizers in plastics.
  • Aerospace & Defence: Tin-based alloys and coatings resist extreme conditions.