Soudotec 230 Welding Electrode for High Carbon & Alloy Steels
Exceptional high-strength electrode for welding high carbon and high alloy steels. Highly
recommended for welding all types of unknown steels between themselves or as dissimilar
assemblies. Excellent as a cushion before hard facing on high alloy steels.
- Excellent mechanical properties
- Very good weldability in position
- Machinable, crack-free deposit
- Corrosion, heat and oxidation resistance
- Impact and wear resistant deposit
- Vast selection of diameters available: 1/16″ (1.6 mm) to 3/16″ (5.0 mm)
Application
Repair of spring blades, drill bits, molds, dies, chains, mechanical shovel parts, crane booms, axles,shafts, tool steels, cast steels, armor steels, etc.
Properties
- Tensile strength: 120 000 psi (827 MPa)
- Yield strength: 100 000 psi (690 MPa)
- Elongation: 28 – 32%
- Impact (Charpy V): 50 J at +20C
- Hardness (as-welded): 21 HRC Work-hardened = 50 HRC
Amperage Settings
- 5.0 mm (3/16″) – 145 – 215 A
- 4.0 mm (5/32″) – 100 – 175 A
- 3.2 mm (1/8″) – 70 – 125 A
- 2.5 mm (3/32″) – 60 – 75 A
- 2.0 mm (5/64″) – 40 – 60 A
- 1.6 mm (1/16″) – 20 – 45 A
