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Wire - Hardfacing PLATINUM CX-2150 (Gasless)
Extreme performance hardfacing 'MIG' wire, providing a unique combination of both extreme abrasion resistance AND high impact resistance. Up to 6-7 times better wear life vs basic hardfacing wires*... thanks to special carbide additives not found in other wires.
Suitable for a very wide range of applications such as; components subject to abrasion together with high impact stress, where down-time cost is high and longer service life is critical for reducing costs, and where the exact nature of wear is not known in advance and all-round abrasion + impact protection is needed.
Typical applications include: metal-to-earth, ground-engaging equipment, crushing, dredging, mining equipment, grizzly bars, and much more.
Gasless wire for easy application. Available in 1.6mm. Requires minimum 160 amps, suitable for use with MIG welders around 200A-250A & above.
Hardfacing Selection Guide
Suitable for a very wide range of applications such as; components subject to abrasion together with high impact stress, where down-time cost is high and longer service life is critical for reducing costs, and where the exact nature of wear is not known in advance and all-round abrasion + impact protection is needed.
Typical applications include: metal-to-earth, ground-engaging equipment, crushing, dredging, mining equipment, grizzly bars, and much more.
Gasless wire for easy application. Available in 1.6mm. Requires minimum 160 amps, suitable for use with MIG welders around 200A-250A & above.
Hardfacing Selection Guide
Disclaimer:
*Abrasive wear life vs basic solid and flux-cored hardfacing wires with Cr content of <15%. Any product application information on this web page is presented as "typical" and an indicative guide only, without guarantee or warranty, and Weldclass expressly disclaims any liability incurred from any reliance thereon. No data is to be construed as an official recommendation for any welding condition or technique by Weldclass. The correct product(s), settings and techniques will vary in each application and users should conduct their own research to determine the correct product and method to use in their situation. E.&O.E.
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KEY FEATURES:
- Extreme performance, offering extreme abrasion resistance AND high impact resistance
- Wear life of up to 6-7 times basic hardfacing wires
- Gasless flux-cored wire, easy to use with very low slag levels
- Typical hardness 61-63 HRc / 645-680 HB (max hardness achieved with 2 layers)
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
- Components subject to abrasion together with high impact stress
- Where down-time cost is high and longer service life is critical for reducing costs
- Where the exact nature of wear is not known in advance, and all-round abrasion + impact protection is needed
- Metal-to-earth, ground-engaging equipment, crushing, dredging, mining equipment, grizzly bars, and much more
SURFACE PREPARATION:
- VERY IMPORTANT: Surface to be hard faced must be clean and free of rust, scale, grease, moisture & other contamination.
- If existing/old hardfacing deposits are loose they should be removed. (Hammer test can confirm bond strength of existing deposits, a "ping" indicates good bond and a "clack" indicates a separation layer which must be ground off).
- Buffer Layer / Pre-Heat: CX-2150 will typically weld easily to most common surfaces WITHOUT the need for buffer layer or pre-heat, such as mild & high carbon steel, cast steel, etc.
- If applying to hard-to-weld steels, or hard-to-weld existing deposits, use buffer layer of 309 or 312 wire or electrodes. Whilst not essential, pre-heat of 150-350c may be beneficial.
- If applying to high-manganese (non-magnetic) steel, buffer of specialist high-Mn/Cr wire should be used.
OPERATING DATA:
- Polarity: DC+ (torch/wire positive)
- Typical parameters: 160-240A @ 20-26V
- VERY IMPORTANT: Amperage & voltage should be as low as possible within the recommended range. Applying excessive heat/voltage will reduce the performance and wear life of the weld deposit, due to excessive alloying with base material.
- Layers: Suitable for multi-layering (up to 3 layers), optimal performance/hardness is achieved in the 2nd layer
- Positions: Flat / downhand only (not suitable for vertical or overhead)
FINISH:
- Surface normally relief-checks (forms fine micro cracks) after welding
- Weld deposit is NOT machineable
- Weld deposit IS grind-able
SIMILAR & ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS:
- Hardfacing Electrodes - Platinum 943 (very high abrasion & good impact)
- Hardfacing Wire - Platinum CX-1800 Gasless (high abrasion & low-medium impact)
- Hardfacing Wire - Platinum SD-980 Solid (moderate abrasion & good impact, all-positional)
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SD-980 hard-facing MIG welding wire is a versatile and easy-to-use "all-rounder". Being a solid wire, PLATINUM SD-980 is easy to apply and is all-positional. Ideal for applications where abrasion resistance is required, and especially when accompanied by shocks and blows. The weld can handle abrasion, moderate-to-high impact and metal-to-metal wear. Commonly used on excavator buckets and teeth, screws and augers, tracks, crushing jaws/wheels, etc. Available in 1.2mm in 15kg or 4.5kg spools. Requires minimum 120 amps. Use with Ar+CO2 mixed gas.
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700 series hardfacing welding rods for general hard-facing of ground-engaging implements and similar applications. Good abrasion resistance with moderate-to-high impact strength, typical hardness 53-56 HRC. A tough weld deposit also makes this electrode suitable for parts subject to fatigue or flexing in service. Suitable for a wide range of applications including the surfacing of post hole augers, agricultural points, shares and tynes, grader and cultivator blades, etc. Supplied in 1kg re-usable convenience pack to keep electrodes in good condition. For higher abrasion resistance and longer wear life, we recommend Platinum 943 series electrodes.
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High-performance hard-facing welding rod, ideal for ground-engaging equipment. Platinum 943 deposits extremely hard, abrasion resistant CrNb carbides, offering long wear life with both exceptional abrasion resistance and impact strength. Ideal for hard surfacing applications where resistance to high or extreme abrasion (in particular sliding abrasion) and moderate to heavy impact are required.
Due to the nodular shape of the complex carbides, Platinum 943 deposits are capable of withstanding heavier impact levels than standard chromium-carbide electrodes. Typical applications include; buckets, lips, screws, hammers, teeth, crushing equipment, etc. Typical hardness 60-65 HRC (1st layer). Supplied in a 1kg re-usable convenience pack to keep electrodes in good condition.
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Long-Life hardfacing 'MIG' wire for ground-engaging equipment. Very high resistance to abrasion with up to 3-4 times better wear life vs basic hardfacing wires*... thanks to special carbide additives not found in other wires.
Recommended for metal-to-earth applications where wear is mostly caused by abrasion, with low-to-medium impact; points, tynes, buckets, teeth, screws, augers, grousers, etc.
Gasless wire for easy application. Available in 1.2mm in 15kg or 4.5kg spools. Requires minimum 140 amps, suitable for use with 200A-250A MIG welders.
Hardfacing Selection Guide
