Medical Gas Brazing Processes

Additional Braze Tests may be qualified during the same braze session, however, the ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Installer/Brazer may not be awarded until the written BTS15 practical exams have been successfully accomplised.  NITC Braze Tests Documentation should be downloaded for each braze session.  Follow the information contained withing the braze Test Specification and teh NITC's Step by Step Instructions for the Medical Gas Braze. Complete the required Brazer Qualification Record (BQR) for each braze.
Ship ALL Braze Samples and BQR forms to:
NITC Southern Regional Office
2540 Severn Ave., Suite 200
Metairie, LA  70002
Attention: Janel Mezzic
Phone: (888) 234-6834
Continuity of initial and additional braze qualifications are maintained by Continuity Form for Brazer.  Braze qualifications remain in effect indefinitely; however, a lapse in continuity will require re-qualification.

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Brazer Performance Qualification Tests

The candidate must achieve a passing score on the NITC 6010 Medical Gas Installer written exam and successfully pass the practical brazing component; following the instructions within the NITC BTS15 Braze Test Specification.

For additional information on NITC Medical Gas Brazing, please contact an NITC Representative by calling 888-234-6834 or by email at brazing@nationalitc.com.

NITC Braze Test Number

Qualification Range Type L

Qualification Range Type K

NITC Braze Test Number:
BTS34
3/4″ Braze Performance Test
Qualification Range Type L:
¼” – 1”
Qualification Range Type K:
¼” – 1”

NITC Braze Test Number

Qualification Range Type L

Qualification Range Type K

NITC Braze Test Number:
BTS15 *
1 1/2″ Braze Performance Test (Mandatory)
Qualification Range Type L:
5/8” – 2”
Qualification Range Type K:
5/8” – 2”

NITC Braze Test Number

Qualification Range Type L

Qualification Range Type K

NITC Braze Test Number:
BTS2
2″ Braze Performance Test
Qualification Range Type L:
1” – 3”
Qualification Range Type K:
1” – 3”

NITC Braze Test Number

Qualification Range Type L

Qualification Range Type K

NITC Braze Test Number:
BTS4
4″ Braze Performance Test
Qualification Range Type L:
2” – 5”
Qualification Range Type K:
2” – 5”

NITC Braze Test Number

Qualification Range Type L

Qualification Range Type K

NITC Braze Test Number:
BTS6
6″ Braze Performance Test
Qualification Range Type L:
2 ½” – 6”
Qualification Range Type K:
2 ½” – 6”

NITC Braze Test Number

Qualification Range Type L

Qualification Range Type K

NITC Braze Test Number:
BTS8
8″ Braze Performance Test
Qualification Range Type L:
2 ½” – 8”
Qualification Range Type K:
2 ½” – 8”

NITC Braze Test Number

Qualification Range Type L

Qualification Range Type K

NITC Braze Test Number:
BTS4SEXT
4″ SEXT Braze Performance Test
Qualification Range Type L:
2” – 6”
Qualification Range Type K:
2” – 6”

NITC Braze Test Number

Qualification Range Type L

Qualification Range Type K

NITC Braze Test Number:
BTS6SEXT
6″ SEXT Braze Performance Test
Qualification Range Type L:
2 ½” – 8”
Qualification Range Type K:
2 ½” – 6”

NOTE: All “Qualification Range Pipe Diameters” are expressed in Nominal/Standard Size Inches for Medical Gas Type “L and K” Tubing. (CDA Publication A4015-14/16: Copper Tube Handbook, Table 14.2f) Example: 5/8” Type “L and K” tubing have an outside diameter (O.D.) of ¾” [0.750”]

* Required for ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Installer/Brazer and any additional Medical Gas Braze