Weldclass Welding Rods 312 Universal 2.6mm 1Kg - WC-06294

312 "universal" series weld-all style electrodes (welding rods) for high-strength and crack-resistant welding of almost any steel or stainless-steel, including dissimiliar metals. Ideal for; Unknown steels, Dissimilar steels (eg steel to stainless), Die or tool steel, etc. (Not recommended for cast iron). Classification E312-16.

Available in 1kg re-usable packs & blister/handy packs, in 2.6mm & 3.2mm.

APPLICATION INFO:

• Deposits 29% Cr / 9% Ni stainless steel type filler metal
• High strength & excellent resistance to hot cracking even under conditions of high dilution
• Commonly used for repair and maintenance welding of unknown &/or dissimilar steels
• Mild steel to stainless-steel
• Die or tool steel
• Suitable as buffer layer prior to hard facing
• NOT recommended for cast iron

OPERATING INFO:

• All welding positions, excluding vertical down
• Polarity: DC+ or AC+ (electrode +)
• Minimum recommended OCV (open circuit voltage): 45V
• Avoid high / excessive current
• Use straight "stringer" bead (rather than weave) technique

CLASSIFICATIONS:

• AWS A5.4 E 312-16

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF ALL WELD METAL

• Tensile strength 770 Mpa (N\mm2)
• Yield strength 500 Mpa (N\mm2)
• Elongation 35%
• Composition %: C0.08 Mn1.30 Si0.80 Cr29.0 Ni8.50 FeBal'