Abracast 11 S

Bimetal” electrode for welding cast iron

Product description

Graphite-base coated electrode with ‘Bimetal’ steel core for high thermal and electrical conductivity.

 

The ‘Bimetal’ core allows very high melting speeds in both DC and AC without the risk of electrode overheating (a phenomenon commonly observed with conventional ‘Ferro-Nickel’). Suitable for assembly and repair of all types of highly-stressed cast iron and for all heterogeneous cast iron/steel assemblies, as well as for cast iron contaminated by paint, oxidation or oil. Casting defects, machine tool frames, gearboxes, cast-iron piping, etc.

Product application instructions

Grey, malleable, nodular cast irons:

NFA 32-101: FGL 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400

NFA 32-201: FGS 370-17, 400-12, 500-7, 600-3, 700-2

NFA 32-702: MN 350-10, 380-18, 450-6, 350-4, 650-3

DIN 1691: CG-14, 18, 25, 30

DIN 1693: GGG-40, 50, 60, 70

DIN 1692: GTS-35, 45, 55, 65, 70

 

Alternating current favors welding in all positions. The + polarity is mainly used when high deposition speed is required on large chamfers, or for all hard-to-reach areas (reduced joint visibility). For all flanged parts, we recommend depositing short beads of approx. 3 cm and hammering them in immediately to release residual stresses as far as possible.

= –

~ 50 V

Classification

NF A 81-342 AWS A 5.15 DIN 8573 EN ISO 1071
E NiFe BG 21 E NiFe-CI E NiFe-1 BG21 E C NiFe-Cl 3

Chemical analysis (%)

C If Mn Ni Fe
1.3 0.8 0.3 55 Base

Mechanical characteristics

Rm (MPa) Rp0.2 (MPa) A5 (%) Hardness
500 - 600 > 300 > 15 approx. 220 HB

Why choose this basic electrode?

Vacuum-packed 5 or 6Kg electrode for welding highly stressed steel assemblies (carbon and carbon manganese) (tensile strength up to 510 MPa).

It features excellent mechanical properties, particularly at low temperatures.