CAST IRON ELECTRODE ENIFE-CI 3.2MM (9 ROD PACK)

Platinum NiFe 3.2mm Blister Handy-Pack (9 rods)

Features & Benefits:

• Popular and versatile NiFe-Cl type cast iron welding rod for high strength, hot or cold welding of; cast iron to itself (incl. grey / malleable, nodular, SG & austenitic cast irons) and cast iron to steel.
• Machineable weld deposit. Extremely soft, smooth arc with low spatter.
• Weld metal is stronger and more resistant to solidification cracking than the pure nickel electrode types (such as Ni-Cl).
• Classification: AWS ENiFe-CL.
• Available in blister/handy packs & 1kg re-usable packs, in 3.2mm.

KEY FEATURES:

• For hot or cold welding of cast to cast, or cast to steel
• High strength
• Available in blister handy-pack or 1kg re-usable pack
• Easy to use & suitable for low OCV (open circuit voltage) welding machines (>45V)

APPLICATION INFO:

• Recommended for repair and reclamation of all standard grades of grey / malleable, nodular, SG & austenitic cast irons and some grades of meehanite cast iron
• Stronger and more resistant to solidification cracking than the pure nickel electrode types (such as Ni-Cl)
• Fully machinable weld deposits
• Applications include: machine bases, pipes, gear teeth, pump bodies, heavy machine sections, flanges and pulleys
• Suitable for hot or cold welding (with or without preheating). Note that preheating and postheating is recommended for best results, see Cast-iron welding guide for more details

OPERATING INFO:

• Polarity: AC ± or DC ± (electrode + or -)
• Typical current range 3.2mm: 60-100A
• Minimum recommended OCV (open circuit voltage): 45V
• Ensure base material is clean.
• Use low current & keep short arc length.
• If welding restrained parts, use short staggered beads to minimise risk of cracking
• Avoid excessive current (heat) as this will increase risk of cracking

CLASSIFICATIONS:

• Classification: AWS ENiFe-CL

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF ALL WELD METAL:

• Tensile strength 500 Mpa (Nmm2)
• Composition %: C1.26 Mn0.80 Si0.66 P0.005 S0.003 Ni57.25 FeBal’