Rutile Electrodes

This electrode can really be used universally. It can be used in any position and with many different applications. It provides an exceptional self-assurance for welders. Good weld bead appearance. Easy slag removal.

Applications

Metal structures in general, sheet metal, piping, metal works, containers, tanks, boilers, handicrafts, ironmongery, etc...

Advantages :
  • Universal all positions
  • Excellent handling
  • Smooth and stable arc
  • Self-releasing slag
Typical Weld Metal Composition (%):

Fe:
(base)

C:
<0,10
Mn:
0,6
Si:
0,4
S:
<0,025
P:
<0,025
All Weld Metal Mechanical Properties: Rp 0,2: > 400 MPa

Rm: 510-580 MPa

A5: > 22 %
Electrode polarity: Negative
Output Circuit Voltage (OCV): ∼ 40 V

Basic Electrodes with High Weldability

Basic coated electrode presenting exceptional welding characteristics due to its double coating. Arc very stable. Almost spatter-free. Easy removal of the slag. Recommended for root passes and on badly prepared joints.

Applications :

Frames, heavy supports, shipbuilding, pressure vessels, metal constructions and all repair works.

Advantages :
  • Excellent handling for welders
  • High resistance to cracking
  • Smooth and stable arc
  • Easy slag removal
Technical Data
Typical Weld Metal Composition (%): Fe:
(base)
C:
<0,10
Si:
0,7
Mn:
0,9
P:
0,02
S:
<0,02
All Weld Metal Mechanical Properties: Re: 450 MPa

Rm: 550 MPa

A5: 27 %
Electrode polarity: Positive
Output Circuit Voltage (OCV): ∼ 70 V

Stainless Steel 316l Rutile-Basic Electrodes

It is a Rutile-basic electrode, providing a weld metal in low carbon austenitic stainless steel (316L). Used for welding of 18/8/3 austenitic stainless steels and cladded steels. It provides excellent resistance to corrosion. Smooth welding. Easy slag removal.

Applications

Chemical and petrochemical industries, shipbuilding, tanks, pipes, heat exchangers, food industry.

Advantages
  • Low carbon universal stainless steel
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Excellent handling for welders
  • Coating with very low moisture absorption
Technical Data
Typical Weld Metal Composition (%): Fe:
(base)
C:
<0,03
Si:
0,8
Mn:
0,7
Cr:
18,5
Ni:
12

Mo:
2,7

All Weld Metal Mechanical Properties: Rp 0,2: > 400 MPa

Rm: > 560 MPa

A5: > 35%
Electrode polarity: Positive
Output Circuit Voltage (OCV): ∼ 70 V

Stainless Steel 312 Rutile-Basic Electrodes

Rutile-basic electrode with an enhanced mechanical characteristic of the deposit of stainless steel. Highly resistant to cracking. Welding all low-alloy and high-alloy steels. It is a multipurpose electrode for high security repairs. Soft fusion, nice appearance of the beads, self releasing slag.

Applications

Repairing and maintenance on dissimilar, difficult-to-weld or unidentified steels. Suitable for buffer layers before hard facing, building up piston rods, gears.

Advantages
  • Ideally universal
  • High resistance
  • Stainless deposit
  • Nice appearance of the weld beads
Technical Data
Typical Weld Metal Composition (%): Fe:
(base)
C:
<0,10
Si:
1,0
Mn:
0,6
Cr:
29,0
Ni:
9,5

Mo:
0,5

Mechanical characteristics of the deposit: Rp 0,2: > 500 MPa

Rm: 750/850 MPa

A%: > 20
Electrode polarity: Positive
Output Circuit Voltage (OCV): ∼ 50 V

Nickel Pure Electrodes for Cast Iron

Graphite electrode with high percentage of nickel, for cold repairing of different grades of cast iron. Very soft fusion. High conductivity.

Applications

Repairing of engine blocks, frames of tool machines, gear reducers, valve and pump bodies, cast parts.

Advantages
  • Excellent weldability in all positions, without preheating.
  • Homogeneous and easy-machining deposit.
  • Great deposit extension for lamellar cast iron.
  • Ideal for repairing old cast iron.
Technical Data
Typical Weld Metal Composition (%): Fe:
<2
C:
1,2
Si:
<2
Mn:
<1
Ni:
>95


All Weld Metal Mechanical Properties:

Rm: >300 MPa

Hardness: ~ 180 HB
Electrode polarity: Positive, Negative
Output Circuit Voltage (OCV): ~ 40 V

Hardfacing Electrodes

Rutile-basic coated electrode for surfacing of machines and construction parts suffering from wear and tear, as well as of tools made of low-alloyed and cast steels. Resistant to medium abrasion, shock and pressure. Electrodes are easy to weld even on small welding equipment with low open arc voltage. Soft flow, almost no spatters, self releasing slag, nice aspect of the weld beads, crack free deposit, machinable by grinding.

Applications

Hardfacing of moulds, scrapers, buckets and bucket teeth, excavator parts, chisels, conveyer screws, track links, cutting tools, crusher cones.

Advantages
  • Universal all positions
  • Good resistance to abrasion, shock and pressure
  • Self releasing slag
  • Machinable by grinding
Technical Data
Typical Weld Metal Composition (%): Fe:
(base)
C:
1
Si:
0,5
Mn:
1,3
Cr:
4,5
Hardness: ~ 600 HB; 55-60 HRC Obtained in pour weld metal, 2-3 layers
Electrode polarity: Negative
Output Circuit Voltage (OCV) ~ 45 V