FCW L S
Cored wire for submerged arc hardfacing
Description & applications
• Tubular wire for submerged arc hardfacing
• Martensitic weld metal with good abrasion and impact resistance
• Self-tempering deposit for hardfacing
• Especially applicable in 2-3 layers for wear resistance
APPLICATIONS
FCW L S is used when good resistance to abrasion and impact in dry or wet environments is required.
Examples Bucket teeth, lips and undersides, cutting edges, steel mill rolls, cable drums, sand dredge equipment, dragline buckets, conveyor chutes, grizzly bars.
Classification
| EN 14700 |
|---|
| T Fe8 |
Typical weld metal composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 8.5 | Rest |
All weld metal mechanical properties
| Hardness – 3-Layer deposit - As welded |
|---|
| 55 - 58 HRc |
Shielding gas
| Current type | DC (+) |
|---|
Operating conditions
| Diameter [mm] | Amperage [A] - Range | Amperage [A] - Optimum | Voltage [V] - Range | Voltage [V] - Optimum | Stick-out [mm] - Range | Stick-out [mm] - Optimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 150-300 | 250 | 26-32 | 30 | 15-30 | 25 |
| 2.0 | 200-350 | 280 | 26-32 | 30 | 20-50 | 25 |
| 2.4 | 200-450 | 350 | 26-32 | 30 | 25-50 | 30 |
| 2.8 | 250-550 | 400 | 28-32 | 30 | 25-50 | 30 |
| 3.2 | 300-650 | 500 | 28-32 | 30 | 25-50 | 30 |
Welding positions
Flat
Packings & Diameters
| Diameters [mm] | ≤ 2.4 mm | ≥ 2.4 mm | ≥ 2.4 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packing(s) | Spool : BS 300 | Coil : B 450 | Drum |
| Weight [Kg] | 15 | 25 | Up to 330 kg |
| Description | - | - | - |