1257 – All Position Chrome Carbide

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INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION

AWS/ASME A 5.13 E FeCr-A1

DIN 8555: E10-UM-60-GR

FEATURES & APPLICATIONS

For general overlaying on construction and mining equipment.

  • All position chromium carbide electrode for abrasion and medium impact.
  • Thinner than normal coating allows for ease of use out of position.
  • Molten metal is viscous and easy to control.
  • Slag is self releasing.
All Weld Metal Analysis (Typical Weight %)

Microstructure: Austenitic alloy matrix and chromium complex carbides.

Flux Color: Dark Grey

CMnSiSPCrNiCuFe
3.2.14.60.02.0233.16.09Bal
Typical Mechanical Properties

Undiluted Weld Metal Maximum Value Up to:

Hardness Brinell 600, Rockwell C57-59

Wear Co-efficient 1.9%

Welding Current & Instructions

Recommended Current: AC/DC (+)

Diameter (mm)1/8 (3.25)5/32 (4.0)3/16 (5.0)
Minimum Amperage90140180
Maximum Amperage120170220

Welding Techniques: Lay down either stringer or weave beads at low amperages.

Welding Positions: Flat, Horizontal, Vertical up, Overhead

Deposition Rates:

Diameter (mm)Length (mm)Weldmetal/ ElectrodeElectrodes per lb (kg) of WeldmetalArc Time of Deposition min/lb (kg)Amperage SettingsRecovery Rate
1/8 (3.25)14″ (350).8 oz (25g)17 (37)28 (62)105135%
5/32 (4.0)14″(350)2.2 oz (61g)8 (17)21 (46)155135%
3/16 (5.0)14″ (350)3.2 oz (90g)6 (13)16 (35)200135%
APPROXIMATE ELECTRODE PACKAGING & DIMENSIONS
Diameter (mm)1/8 (3.25)5/32 (4.0)3/16 (5.0)
Length (mm)14″ (350)14″ (350)14″ (350)
Electrodes / lb1186
Electrodes / kg241713