IDENTIFICATION
Gricast LH, Est
CLASSIFICATION
AWS/SFA 5.15: Est
DESCRIPTION
An extruded, medium heavy coated cast iron electrode. Weldable in all positions except vertical down. Arc striking and re-striking properties are very good. Arc is soft & stable. Slag is easy to remove. Low spatters. Weld metal is not machinable. Bead appearance is fine with uniform ripples.
WELD METAL ANALYSIS (RANGE) %
| C | Mn | Si | S | P | Fe |
| 0.15 max | 0.60 max | 0.15 max | 0.04 max | 0.04 max | Rem. |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Due to the special coating, welding of cast iron containing high percentages of phosphorous and Sulphur is possible.
• Applicable for joining and repairing of cast iron as well as for joining cast iron to mild steel.
• Also for welding the steel of unknown composition.
WELDING INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-heating of the work-piece is required for heavy sections.
PACKING PARAMETERS
| Size (mm) | Length (mm) | AMPS DC (+) | Packing / Box (kg) |
| 2.5 | 350 | 60 - 85 | 2 x 5 = 10 |
| 3.15 / 3.20 | 350 | 110 - 130 | 2 x 5 = 10 |
| 4 | 350 | 130 - 180 | 2 x 5 = 10 |
| 5 | 350 | 180 - 220 | 2 x 5 = 10 |
| 6.3 | 350 | 220 - 280 | 2 x 5 = 10 |