Solder & Flux Category Overview
The Solder & Flux category, identified by ID 1995, falls under the Building Consumables hierarchy in the Google product taxonomy. This category is specifically designed for chemical agents and metallic materials used to create permanent bonds between electrical components or plumbing pipes.
What belongs in this category
Use this category for items intended for joining metal surfaces through heat application. Examples from the US market include:
- Lead-free solder wire and electronic solder kits
- Water-soluble or acid-based plumbing flux
- Soldering paste for professional or DIY repairs
- Specialized kits that combine metal wire and flux for specific plumbing or electronics tasks
What does not belong here
Do not use this category for general building chemicals or maintenance supplies that do not facilitate metal joining. Products like lubricants, masonry consumables, or wall patching compounds belong in their respective categories under the Building Consumables path. Similarly, cleaning agents categorized as solvents, strippers, or thinners should be mapped to their dedicated nodes. If your product is a type of industrial glue or adhesive that does not require heat for metal bonding, it should be categorized under Hardware Glue & Adhesives rather than Solder & Flux.
Categorization instructions
Since there are no subcategories for this node, 1995 is the most specific level available. In your Google Merchant Center feed, provide the attribute google_product_category using either the numeric ID 1995 or the full path string: Hardware > Building Consumables > Solder & Flux. While this attribute is optional, providing it ensures accurate product classification compared to Google's automatic system.