A Unique Bronze Alloy Electrode with Exceptional Weldability
Xuper 2800 XHD ®
WELDING • May be used with either AC or DC welding machines • Good color match to bronze alloys • Deposits are easily machined • Excellent corrosion and frictional wear resistance • Specially formulated coating reduced heat input while increasing deposition rate
DESCRIPTION:
WELDING PARAMETERS:
Xuper 2800 XHD is a unique bronze alloy electrode with exceptional weldability for electrodes of this type using AC or DC power sources. Arc drive is strong, but controlled, providing superior arc stability and handling. The electrode can be used to join a wide variety of metal alloys. It deposits an excellent bearing surface. Deposits are easily machined to a very smooth, low friction surface. An exclusive alloy formulation and FrigidArc® coating help de-oxidize the weld deposit and purge harmful oxides. Controlled low penetration and reduced heat input minimize dilution from the base metal.
Preparation: Remove damaged metal and thoroughly clean the weld area of all contaminating debris, oxides, grease, oils, etc. Prepare the joint as appropriate to its composition and dimensions. A preheat of 300° to 500°F is generally recommended for heavy sections and high thermally conductive materials
Deposits have excellent salt water and steam corrosion resistance, making Xuper 2800 XHD particularly applicable to marine and utility jobs.
Post-Welding: Allow parts to slow cool in still air. High carbon steels, air hardenable steels and all tool steels should be covered with a heat-retardant blanket to control the cool-down rate.
TECHNICAL DATA: Current: AC or DC (-) Typical Tensile Strength: AC 50,000 psi (345Mpa) DC 45,000 psi (310 Mpa) Typical Hardness: Rb 80-85 as deposited Rc 95 work hardened
TYPICAL ANTI-WEAR APPLICATIONS
Availability and Recommended Amperages Dia.
Technique: Maintain a medium-to-short arc and incline the electrode at a 45° angle in the direction of travel. Weaving (more than 2 times the electrode diameter) is not advised as wide beads can cause excessive base metal overheating and degrade the weld deposit wear properties through increased dilution. The optimum bead width is a stringer bead. Back whip craters to reduce crater-cracking tendencies.
3/32“
1/8“
5/32“
3/16“
(2.4mm)
(3.2mm)
(4.0mm)
(4.8mm)
AC
60-100
80-120
110-150
140-170
DC-
55-90
80-110
90-120
100-130
• Pump Casings • Impellers • Marine Hardware • Bearing Surfaces • Casting Salvage • Joining Dissimilar Metals
Note: Always keep electrodes in their container during storage. Damp electrodes can cause cracking and porosity. For re-drying procedures check with Technical Services.
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