Description
Apollo A Arc Welding Rods High-Strength Electrodes for Manganese and Wear-Resistant Steel (SMAW) – 2lb Tube
Product Description
Maximum strength and impact resistance for heavy equipment repairs.
Apollo A rods are engineered to deliver crack-resistant, work-hardening welds on low alloy, manganese, and carbon steels. Built for the most demanding applications, Apollo A provides a 135,000 psi tensile strength weld with 30% elongation and the ability to harden under stressmaking it ideal for shock, impact, and abrasion-prone repairs.
Use Apollo A for high-wear applications like crusher hammers, rail frogs, dragline chains, and manganese wear plates. For even greater wear resistance, overlay with hardface alloys like Olympia, Omega, or Zeta.
Key Features
- 135,000 psi tensile strength with 30% elongation
- Deposits work harden up to 55 RC
- Ideal for manganese, carbon, and medium/high alloy steels
- Excellent for metal-to-metal wear surfaces
- No preheat or peening required
- Flux coating resists moisture
- Cuts easily with a torch
- Operates on AC or DCEP
Packaging & Sizes
- Electrode length: 14″
- Sold in 2lb, 5 lb, or 11 lb plastic tubes
- Available diameters:
- 1/8″
- 5/32″
- 3/16″
Recommended Amperage Settings (20%)
- 1/8″: 120 Amps
- 5/32″: 160 Amps
- 3/16″: 200 Amps
- Use AC or DC reverse polarity (DCEP)
Welding Instructions
- Remove all cracks or work-hardened areas with Electra or by grinding
- Skip weld to avoid localized heat buildup
- Weave no more than 23 times the rod diameter
Applications
- Crusher hammers and buckets
- Manganese wear plates and dragline chains
- Rails, frogs, and crossovers
- Pins, linkages, and high-impact joints
- General buildup on abrasion-prone components
