FCW 450-O
Tubular wire for self-shielded metal arc hardfacing
Description & applications
Tubular wire for self-shielded metal arc hardfacing.
Low alloy martensitic deposit.
FCW 450-O is used for surfacing and rebuilding parts subjected to impact and high compressive stresses.
Classification
| EN 14700 | DIN 8555 |
|---|---|
| T Fe1 45 SP | MF 2 GF 45 SF |
Typical weld metal composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Mo | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.40 | 1.50 | 0.70 | 2.50 | 0.50 | Bal. |
All weld metal mechanical properties
| Hardness - 3 Layer deposit |
|---|
| On mild steel : 450 HB |
Shielding gas
| Current type | DC (+) |
|---|---|
| Shielding | Self shielded |
Operating conditions
| Diameter [mm] | Amperage [A] - Range | Voltage [V] – Range | Stick Out [mm] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 100-300 | 21-35 | 12-25 |
| 1.6 | 150-300 | 24-35 | 15-25 |
| 2.0 | 200-400 | 26-35 | 20-40 |
| 2.4 | 250-450 | 26-35 | 25-40 |
| 2.8 | 250-450 | 28-35 | 25-40 |
Welding positions
Flat, half up, half down
Packings & Diameters
| Diameters [mm] | ≤ 2.4 mm | ≥ 2.4 mm | ≥ 2.4 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packing(s) | Spool | Coil | Drum |
| Weight [Kg] | 15 kg | 25 kg | 330 kg |
| Description | - | - | - |