Stellite - Cored Welding Wired
Kennametal Stellite™ cored welding wire combines excellent mechanical wear resistance, especially at high temperatures, with very good corrosion resistance. Stellite™ cored weld wire is available in a variety of options for MIG, MAG, GMAW, and SAW hardfacing processes.
The Processes
In these arc welding processes, consumable hardfacing wire is fed continuously from a spool through the welding torch into the arc, where it is melted and transferred to the workpiece
MIG WeldingIn MIG welding, or Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), the weld pool is protected from the atmosphere by a stream of shielding gas. The MIG process is very flexible — it can be partially or fully mechanized and is suitable for a wide range of applications.
Submerged Arc WeldingIn the Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) process, a mineral-based fluxing powder flows around the consumable wire and is melted by the arc. It forms a gaseous shield around the arc and also forms a slag on top of the weld pool, shielding the cooling weld pool from the atmosphere.
Stellite™ hardfacing alloys offer resistance to corrosion, galling, erosion and wear while retaining a high degree of hardness at elevated temperatures of up to 950°C [1742°F].
Applications include sealing faces on fluid control valves, mixer rotors used in the rubber industry, plastic and food extrusion screws, hot work tools, and closed dies. Materials and manufacturing experts are always available to consult on material applications and solutions.
Ensure area is well ventilated to comply with local health and safety requirements. Torch should be held 90° to the workpiece with the shortest possible arc and argon gas shield.
The metal cored wire is available in both spools and small coils at a variety of diameters and weight.