1kg Cast Iron 55 Electrode - (2.5mm / 3.2mm / 4.0mm)
2.5mm
$40.57
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$40.57
Regular price
$55.57
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1kg Cast Iron 55 Electrode - (2.5mm / 3.2mm / 4.0mm)
$40.57
Sale price
$40.57
Regular price
$55.57
Pioneer Cast Iron 55 (1kg) refers to specialised ferro-nickel (NiFe-Cl) welding electrodes engineered primarily for high-strength repairs and the joining of various grades of cast iron.
Key Product Details
- Core Composition: It features a 55% nickel core wire designed specifically for joining ductile, nodular, or grey cast iron to itself or to mild steels.
- Key Functionality: The 55% nickel composition provides a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than pure nickel rods (like Cast Iron 99), which vastly improves crack resistance when working on thick section repairs or high-stress machinery parts.
- Machinability: The resulting weld deposits remain fully clean and machinable, meaning you can drill, turn, or mill the component after welding.
- Welding Process: Used with Manual Metal Arc (MMA) / Stick welding.
Common Applications
- Repairing cracked engine blocks and cylinder heads
- Repairing heavy machinery castings, pump housings, and gearboxes
- Joining heavy cast iron sections to carbon or mild steel part