Victory White

Victory White Metal Company has manufactured solder and specialty metal alloys since 1920. Headquartered in the Cleveland, Ohio area, the company built its reputation supplying plumbing solder, anodes, and babbitt alloys to industrial and trade customers. Victory White achieved ISO 9001 certification in 1997, and its lead-free plumbing solders carry UPC and NSF/ANSI 61 certification obtained in 2017 to meet Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.

Product Lines

On SupplyHouse, Victory White is best known for plumbing solder, including traditional 50/50 tin-lead solder and lead-free options such as Super 50 LFS. Solder is offered in multiple spool weights, including one pound, half-pound, and quarter-pound sizes, to match jobs ranging from a single fitting repair to a full re-pipe. The company's broader catalog also includes anodes used in electroplating and chrome plating, along with babbitt and bearing alloys and custom metal castings for industrial applications.

Why Contractors Specify Victory White

Lead-free solder used on potable water lines needs to meet strict certification, and Victory White's NSF/ANSI 61 and UPC certifications give plumbers documentation they can point to on inspection. ASTM B32 compliance on plumbing solder provides a known standard for joint strength and workability. A supplier history stretching back over a century also means consistent alloy composition from batch to batch, which matters when soldering technique has been dialed in over years of field work.

How to Choose Victory White Products

Application determines solder choice first: potable water supply lines require lead-free solder such as Super 50 LFS, while non-potable applications like drain, waste, and vent work or stained glass projects may still use traditional 50/50 or other tin-lead blends. Spool weight should be matched to job size, since a quarter-pound spool suits small repairs while larger jobs call for a full pound to avoid running short mid-job. Joint type and pipe diameter also affect how much solder is needed, and flux compatibility should be checked alongside the solder selection. For anode or casting needs, matching alloy composition to the plating or bearing application is essential before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Victory White's 50/50 solder and lead-free Super 50 LFS?

50/50 solder is a traditional tin-lead blend suited to non-potable applications, while Super 50 LFS is a lead-free formulation certified for potable water lines under NSF/ANSI 61.

Is Victory White solder approved for drinking water lines?

Victory White's lead-free plumbing solders carry UPC and NSF/ANSI 61 certification, which confirms compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free requirements.

What spool sizes does Victory White plumbing solder come in?

Plumbing solder is offered in quarter-pound, half-pound, and one-pound spools to match repair jobs of different sizes.

Can Victory White solder be used for stained glass work?

Victory White manufactures solder formulated for stained glass applications in addition to its plumbing and industrial solder lines.

Does Victory White make anything besides solder?

Beyond solder, Victory White produces anodes for electroplating and chrome plating, babbitt and bearing alloys, and custom metal castings.