Bohler Fox SKWA (Ferritic Steels) Stainless Steel Stick Electrodes
Specialised Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) consumable is predominantly used for surfacing sealing faces of valves and joining similar ferritic chromium steels, exhaust Systems: Joining automotive and industrial gas piping subjected to scaling conditions, petrochemical Equipment: Constructing or repairing components interacting with high-temperature, non-corrosive sulphurous gases.
Features
- Thermal Durability: The electrode maintains its metallurgical integrity under high-heat constraints, rendering it exceptional for thermal plant components.
- Low Hydrogen Formula: The basic coating minimises hydrogen-induced cracking risks in rigid ferritic base metals.
- Smooth Operability: Delivers good arc characteristics, stable metal transfer, and a easily manageable slag system
Technical Data
- EN ISO 3581-A, E 17 B 2 2
- AWS A5.4 / SFA-5.4, E430-15
- Basic coated, alloyed core wire.
- Hydrogen Content: Extremely low, yielding a weld deposit with less than 5 ml/100g hydrogen.
- Scaling Resistance: Provides high-temperature durability, resisting scaling up to 900°C.
- Welding Positions: Highly versatile and optimised for all positions except vertical-down