FCW PO
Tubular wire for self-shielded metal arc hardfacing
Description & applications
• Tubular wire for self-shielded metal arc hardfacing
• Hardfacing or rebuilding components subject to metal-metal wear and moderate abrasion
• Machinable deposit
APPLICATIONS
FCW PO is used for hardfacing and multi-layer build up work. Preheat is required for multi-layer build-up work
Examples
Tractor rollers, tractor idlers, shovel rollers, crane wheels, mine car wheels, cable drums, cable sheaves, steel mill table rolls and other steel mill applications, shovel track pad, stacker wheels etc.
Classification
| EN 14700 |
|---|
| T Fe1 |
Typical weld metal composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | Rest |
All weld metal mechanical properties
| Hardness – 3-Layer deposit on mild steel |
|---|
| 400 HB |
Shielding gas
| Current type | DC (+) |
|---|---|
| Shielding | Self shielded |
Operating conditions
| Diameter [mm] | Amperage [A] - Range | Amperage [A] - Optimum | Voltage [V] - Range | Voltage [V] - Optimum | Stick-out [mm] - Range | Stick-out [mm] - Optimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 100-300 | 250 | 21-35 | 28 | 12-25 | 15 |
| 1.6 | 150-300 | 270 | 24-35 | 28 | 15-25 | 20 |
| 2.0 | 200-400 | 300 | 26-35 | 28 | 20-50 | 30 |
| 2.4 | 250-450 | 350 | 26-35 | 28 | 25-50 | 40 |
| 2.8 | 250-450 | 400 | 28-35 | 30 | 25-50 | 40 |
Welding positions
Flat, half up, half down
Packings & Diameters
| Diameters [mm] | 1.2 - 1.6 - 2.0 - 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packing(s) | Spool BS 300 | Coil B 450 | Drum |
| Weight [Kg] | 15 | 25 | Up to 330 |
| Description | - | - | - |