Description
Zeta C Arc Welding Rods Tubular Hardfacing Electrodes for Extreme Abrasion Resistance (SMAW) – 2lb Tube
Product Description
The fastest-depositing rod for brutal wear conditions.
Zeta C is a high-performance tubular hardfacing rod engineered for extreme abrasion with or without impact. It delivers a hardness of 5862 RC and a weld metal deposit rate over 50% greater than traditional hardfacing rods. With its ultra-high alloy content (38%) and low heat requirements, Zeta C maximizes protection while minimizing downtime.
The unique tubular design provides wire-feed level deposition speedsup to 10 lbs per hourmaking it ideal for industrial wear surface applications in mining, dredging, earthmoving, and manufacturing.
Key Features
- Hardness: 5862 RC
- Unique tubular design for faster deposits (up to 10 lbs/hr)
- Low heat input for reduced base metal distortion
- Super high alloy content (38%)
- Resists extreme abrasioneven with impact
- Minimal waste, smooth deposition
- No special storage neededflux coating is atmosphere-resistant
- Operates with AC or DCEP
Packaging & Sizes
- Electrode length: 14″
- Sold in custom weight options due to heavy gauge
- Available diameters:
- 1/4″
- 3/8″
- 1/2″
Recommended Amperage Settings (40%)
- 1/4″: 100 Amps
- 1/2″: 225 Amps
- Use AC or DC reverse polarity (DCEP)
Welding Instructions
- Weld downward or with a slight uphill slope for heavier buildup
- Remove all rust, scale, and fatigued metal before welding
- Preheat thick or alloy steels to reduce cracking
- Do not preheat manganese steels (1114%)weld cold
- Stress-relief cracks are expected and do not reduce wear integrity
- Limit deposits to a maximum of two layers
Applications
- Pump castings and impellers
- Crusher hammers and brick plant parts
- Suction dredge cutters and dragline buckets
- Railway ballast tampers and clam shell buckets
- Agricultural tools, earthmovers, and sizing screens
- Rolling mill guides and dredge bucket lips
