Welding Electrode CI-A2 KOBE STEEL - High quality electrode for welding cast iron with a composition of 55% Ni and 45% Fe. Crack resistant, stable, and ideal for repair of various industrial components.
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CI-A2 Welding electrode is a graphite flux coated electrode specifically designed for welding high quality cast iron.
With a weld metal composition of 55% Nickel (Ni) and 45% Iron (Fe), this product offers outstanding ability to prevent cracking and provide long-lasting welding results.
CI-A2 is also known for its good arc stability, easy slag peeling, and ability to produce a clean weld bead appearance without much spatter, making it an ideal choice in various industrial and automotive applications that require excellent joint quality.
The following are product specifications for Welding Electrode CI-A2
Parameters | Description |
Product Name | Welding Electrode CI-A2 |
Brand | KOBELCO |
Electrode Type | Electrodes for Cast Iron |
Welding Electrode Size | 2.6 mm, 3.2 mm, 4.0 mm |
Welding Process | SMAW |
Weight Per Packaging | 10 Kg |
Polarity | AC, DCEP |
Mechanical properties of all metals being welded
Product | TS (MPa) | EL (%) | |
CI-A2 | Typical | 520 | – |
Guaranty | – | – |
Guide to selecting cast iron welding materials
Parameters | Notes |
Preheating temperature (°C) | 150 – 350 |
Wet ability with base metals | Good |
Color match with base metal | Lower |
Joint efficiency | Good |
X-ray soundness | Better |
Chemical composition of all welded metals (mass %)
Chemistry Value | Typical | Guaranty |
C | 1.1 | 2.0 |
S | < 0.01 | 0.03 |
Mn | 2.0 | 2.5 |
P | 0.01 – | 0.01 |
Si | 0.3 | 4.0 |
Ni | 55 45 ~ | 60 – – |
Fe | Bal. | Bal. |
Cu | 0.1 | 2.5 |
Al | 0.1 | 1.0 |
Note : a single value is maximum.
diameter (mm) | carton (mm) |
2.6 | 250W × 135H × 450L |
3.2 | 250W × 120H × 440L |
4.0 | 240W × 85H × 440L |
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