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GEMET 503

LOW HEAT INPUT ELECTRODE FOR DIFFERENT GRADES OF CAST IRON.

IDENTIFICATION
Gemet 503

DESCRIPTION
•    Highly crack resistant electrode with soft and stable arc.
•    All position electrode, with smooth rippled bead and no under cuts.
ALLOY BASIS : Fe, Ni - 55%

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (RANGE)

UTS (kg/mm) Hardness
36 – 48 150 - 190 HB

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Joining, repairing, and surfacing of all cast iron components, nodular, malleable grey cast iron; for building up, overlaying and for filling up porosity in castings.

APPLICATION TECHNIQUE

  • Remove casting skin from the welding area.
  • For thicker sections, double -U -preparation is recommended.
  • Restrike on weld and not on parent metal.
  • Hold the electrode vertically.
  • Peen the deposit after every pass.

WELDING CURRENT : AC / DC ( -)

PACKING PARAMETERS

Size (mm) Length (mm) Current Condition AC / DC (-) Packing / Packet (kg) Packing / Box (kg)
2.5 350 50 - 80 2 2 x 5=10
3.15 / 3.20 350 60 - 110 2 2 x 5=10
4 350 80 - 120 2 2 x 5=10
5 350 100 - 170 2 2 x 5=10