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 +20ºC
- 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
