1285 – Aluminum Bronze Electrode

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INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS

AWS/ASME A 5.6 E CuAl-A2

DIN 1733: EL – CuAl9

FEATURES & APPLICATIONS

Joining and surfacing parts subject to service in marine environments and seawater.

  • Very high strength aluminum bronze electrode with excellent wear resistance.
  • Universal electrode safely repairs all grades of aluminum bronzes.
  • Resists corrosion, cavitation, erosion, and metal to metal wear.
  • Also excellent for overlays on cast irons, steels and copper.

 

All Weld Metal Analysis (Typical Weight %)

Microstructure: Complex alpha matrix with kappa compound phases and some retained beta phase.

Flux Color: Grey

Fe Si Al Pb Cu
3.2 1.4 8 .02 Bal

 

Typical Mechanical Properties

Undiluted Weld Metal Maximum Value Up to:

Tensile Strength 89,000 PSI (614 MPa)

Yield Strength 59,000 PSI (407 MPa)

Elongation 23%

Hardness Brinell 148, Rockwell B82

Welding Current & Instructions

Recommended Current: DC Reverse (+)

Diameter (mm)                          1/8 (3.25)                          5/32 (4.0)                        3/16 (5.0)
Minimum Amperage                      90                                     105                                      135

Maximum Amperage                     130                                    155                                      210

Welding Positions: Flat, Horizontal

Welding Techniques: Preheat is not required. Maintain a short arc gap. Clean slag thoroughly between passes.

Deposition Rates:

Diameter (mm)

Length (mm)

Weldmetal/ Electrode

Electrodes per lb (kg) of Weldmetal

Arc Time of Deposition min/lb (kg)

Amperage Settings

1/8 (3.25)

14″ (350)

.8 oz (22g)

20 (45)

25 (54)

110

5/32 (4.0)

14″(350)

1.1 oz (32g)

14 (31)

16 (36)

135

3/16 (5.0)

14″ (350)

1.6 oz (45g)

10 (22)

13 (28)

180

 

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 / lb

13

9

6

Electrodes / kg

29

20

13

 

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