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1kg Cast Iron 55 Electrode - (2.5mm / 3.2mm / 4.0mm)

1kg Cast Iron 55 Electrode - (2.5mm / 3.2mm / 4.0mm)

Regular price R1,038.45
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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
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