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| INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS |
AWS/ASME A 5.15 E NiFe-CI
DIN 8573: E NiFe-1 BG 21
ISO 1071: E NiFe
NFA 81-342: E NiFe BG 21
| FEATURES & APPLICATIONS |
For joining of all weldable cast iron grades to themselves or to low carbon steel alloys.
- Unique “Bi-Metal” core Ferro Nickel electrode with extra strong arc drive to penetrate contaminants.
- Extra strong arc drive facilitates joining in all positions.
- High efficiency weld metal transfer totally eliminates electrode overheating.
- Excellent performance on poor quality porous castings.
| All Weld Metal Analysis (Typical Weight %) |
Microstructure: Consists of an iron-nickel- austenite with finely distributed graphite.
Flux Color: Black
| C | S | Mn | P | Si | Misc | Cu | Fe | Al | Ni |
| 1.9 | .030 | <2.3 | — | 3.8 | 1 MAX | 2.3 | <45 | .97 | Bal |
| Typical Mechanical Properties |
Undiluted Weld Metal Maximum Value Up to:
Tensile Strength 76,000 psi (525 MPa)
Yield Strength 53,000 psi (370 MPa)
Elongation 29%
Hardness Rockwell B 87-90, Brinell 179 Vickers 197
| Welding Current & Instructions |
Recommended Current: DC Reverse (+) or AC
| Diameter (mm) 3/32 (2.5) 1/8 (3.25) 5/32 (4.0) |
| Minimum Amperage 50 70 100Maximum Amperage 70 100 130 |
Welding Positions: Flat, Vertical up, Horizontal, Overhead
Welding Techniques: Guide the electrode at a steep angle keeping the arc length short. Use short staggered beads when welding restrained parts.
Deposition Rates:
| Diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Weldmetal/ Electrode | Electrodes per lb (kg) of Weldmetal | Arc Time of Deposition min/lb (kg) | Amperage Settings |
| 3/32 (2.5) | 12″ (300) | .44 oz (13g) | 36 (80) | 45 (100) | 70 |
| 1/8 (3.25) | 14″(350) | .76 oz (21g) | 21 (47) | 22 (49) | 90 |
| 5/32 (4.0) | 14″ (350) | 1.07 oz (31g) | 15 (32) | 20 (45) | 120 |
| APPROXIMATE ELECTRODE PACKAGING & DIMENSIONS |
| Diameter (mm) | 3/32 (2.5) | 1/8 (3.25) | 5/32 (4.0) |
| Length (mm) | 12″ (300) | 14″ (350) | 14″ (350) |
| Electrodes / lb | 28 | 14 | 10 |
| Electrodes / kg | 62 | 32 | 22 |