STAINLESS STEEL (Plain Chrome Series)
Nexa 430-15
For Joining and Surfacing Application
AWS A/SFA 5.4 E430-15
Applications
- For welding ferritic martensitic chrome steels and steel castings of similar composition
- For general corrosion and heat resisting applications
- Cladding of exhaust valves
- Joining and cladding of 17Cr alloy
- For cladding where temperature and corrosion resistance is necessary
- For cutlery, pump parts, castings, oil refinery equipments
- Suitable for material 1.4057, 1.4740, 1.4742, 1.4059 and AISI 430 steel
Characteristics
- Basic coated electrode
- Typical 17Cr ferritic alloy
- Proper preheating and PWHT will achieve desired properties
- Air hardenable weld deposit
- Excellent arc stability and low spatter
- Radiographic quality weld
Chemical Composition
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <0.1 | <1.0 | <0.9 | 15-18 | <0.6 |
Mechanical Properties
| UTS (MPa) | EL% | PWHT |
|---|---|---|
| >450 | >20% | 770°C for 2 hrs |
Welding Currents (DCEP)
| 2.5 x 350 mm | 3.15 x 350 mm | 4.0 x 350 mm |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90 | 70-110 | 130-160 |
Product Specifications
Current Type
DCEP
Welding Positions
Packaging
- Standard carton packing of 10 kg box containing 5 cartons of 2 kg each.
Conditions (Pre-Drying)
- 250-300°C for minimum 1 hr.