HardCover 440 (HC440) is a tubular, self-shielded wire for metal on metal hardfacing.
Can also be used with C02 Shielding gas.
It produces a low alloy steel weld deposit for heavy multi-layer build-up work on carbon steel parts.
HC440 is used for re-building and resurfacing components subject to metal on metal wear and moderate abrasion.
The weld deposit is machinable.
Typical Applications:
Build-up of earthmoving equipment such as tractor rollers, idlers, chains and drive sprockets
Excavator pads
Electric shovel track carrier rolls
Steel shafts
Gears
Crane wheels
Steel mill rolls
Mine and Rail car wheels
Railcar couplings
Typical Wire Chemistry (As welded):
C/0.15
Mn/1.5
Si/0.8
Cr/1.5
Fe/BAL
Welding Current:
DCEN
Typical Mechanical Properties (As Welded on mild)
Hardness on 3 layers Brinell Hardness 360HB
HRC 39
Welding Positions:
F,H
Operating Range - 1.2mm Wire:
120-320 Amps