Description
Venus A Arc Welding Rods Bronze, Brass & Steel Electrodes for Overlay and Dissimilar Metal Repair (SMAW) – 1lb Tube
Product Description
Tackle tricky metal repairs with confidence.
Venus A rods are engineered for welding bronze, brass, and steelincluding dissimilar metal joints that other rods cant handle. Designed for overlays and general repair applications, Venus A delivers strong, low-friction, corrosion-resistant welds ideal for marine, industrial, and chemical environments.
Whether youre repairing pump components, overlaying valve seats, or joining brass to steel, Venus A makes the job cleaner, stronger, and easier.
Key Features
- Welds bronze, brass, and steel
- Joins dissimilar metals with ease
- 50,000 psi tensile strength
- Excellent wear surface with low surface friction
- Good color match on bronze repairs
- High corrosion resistance (chemical & saltwater)
- BHN hardness: 75
- AC or DCEP operation
Packaging & Sizes
- Electrode length: 14″
- Sold in 1 lb, 5 lb, or 11 lb plastic tubes
- Available diameters:
- 1/8″
- 5/32″
Recommended Amperage Settings (20%)
- 1/8″: 100 Amps
- 5/32″: 150 Amps
- Use AC or DC reverse polarity (DCEP)
Welding Instructions
- Bevel edges to a 45 vee
- Use medium arc length
- Preheat only for very heavy parts
- Allow weld to cool partially before removing slag
Applications
- Marine and pump repair
- Bearings, gears, impellers, valve bodies
- Bronze and brass overlays
- Flaw repair in new bronze or copper-based castings
- Chemical and saltwater environments
