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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 |