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Selection Chart for Stick Welding Electrodes
Use this handy selection guide to help identify the best Weldclass stick welding rod for your project. Includes rods for welding steel, stainless-steel, cast-iron, hardfacing, and more.
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Type |
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Applications / Attributes | Operating Comments |
| Steel General Purpose |
PLATINUM 12V |
Mild & galvanised steel. |
Suitable for use with most welding machines. Use in all positions, including vertical down. |
| PROMAX GP | Mild & galvanised steel. Supplied in 1kg re-usable packs. Very smooth arc, easy re-striking & self-releasing slag. Tolerant to dirty materials & poor fit-up. |
Suitable for use with most welding machines. Use in all positions, including vertical down. |
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SteelHigh Strength |
PLATINUM 16XT | Where higher strength is required, eg highly restrained joints, components subject to higher load or sudden stress. Twin-coated for excellent arc stability. 2kg vacuum-sealed packs keep electrodes moisture-free. |
Should be used on machines with OCV of DC 55V or AC 65V & above. Use in all positions, except vertical down. |
| PROMAX 16LH | Where higher strength is required, eg highly restrained joints, components subject to higher load or sudden stress. 1kg re-usable packs keep electrodes in good condition. |
Should be used on machines with OCV of 45-55V & above. Use in all positions, except vertical down. |
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| Stainless-Steel | PLATINUM 316L | Welding of matching 316, 316L & common 300 series stainless steels, including; 301, 302, 304, 304L, 3Cr12, etc. Good resistance to pitting, acids & general corrosion. | Suitable for use with most welding machines. Use in all positions, including vertical down. |
| PLATINUM 309MoL | Strong & corrosion-resistant welding of; Stainless to mild or low alloy steels, Matching 309 & 309L stainless, CrNi & CrNiMo stainless, Hard to weld steels, Cladding & buffer layers. | Should be used on machines with OCV of 70V & above. Use in all positions, except vertical down. |
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| Universal | PLATINUM 312 | High strength welding of almost any steel or stainless-steel. Ideal for; Unknown steels, Dissimilar steels (eg steel to stainless), Die or tool steel, etc. Also used for buffer layer prior to hardfacing. |
Suitable for use with most welding machines. Use in all positions, including vertical down. |
| Cast Iron | PLATINUM NiFe | High strength, hot or cold welding of; cast iron (incl. grey / malleable, nodular & SG iron) & cast iron to steel. Machineable weld deposit. | Suitable for use with most welding machines. Use in flat / horizontal position only. |
| Hard Facing | PROMAX 700 | General use on ground-engaging implements & similar; augers, points, tynes, blades. Ideal for parts subject to flexing. Hardness 53-56 HRC. | Suitable for use with most welding machines. Use in flat / horizontal position only. |
| PLATINUM 943 | High-performance for long wear life. Exceptional abrasion resistance & good impact strength. Bucket lips, screws, hammers, teeth, crushers, etc. Hardness 60-65 HRC. | Should be used on machines with OCV of 55V & above. Use in flat / horizontal position only. |
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