Postalloy® 3044-FCG
Postalloy® 3044-FCG is a high strength, gas-shielded, flux-cored welding wire designed for "all position" welding of carbon and alloy steels, low alloy steels such as Jalloy, T-1, HY-90, SS-100, and AR400, AR450, and AR500 type wear plate. In addition to offering excellent physical properties, weld deposits of Postalloy® 3044-FCG are highly crack resistant and can be use on weld joints that are under high restraint. Very good low temperature notch toughness. For some applications, preheating can be reduced or even eliminated.
• All-Position weldability
• Use for single or multi-pass welding
• Deposits can be flame-cut
• Welds are exceptionally smooth and spatter-free
Specifications
Product Type
- Wire
- Gas-shielded
- Flux-cored
Applications
- Postalloy® 3044-FCG should be used for fabricating structural shapes such as "I" and "H" beams, channels, plates and pipe. Ideal for fabricating wear plate
- Excellent for use on construction and mining equipment such as dozer blades, buckets, crane and shovel booms.
- Also for truck and bus frames.
Weld Deposit Properties
- Tensile Strength:
- 106,000 psi
- Yield Strength:
- 89,000 psi
- Elongation:
- 28%
- Charpy V-notch @ 0 °F (-18 °C):
- 55 ft. lbs.
- Deposit Thickness:
- Single or multi-pass
Welding Parameters
Current Type: DC Electrode Positive
| Volts | Amps | Spray Arc | Stick Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-30 | Flat: 125-325 | .045" (1.1mm) | 1/2"-5/8"(12-15mm) |
| 22-28 | Vertical-up: 150-250 | 045" (1.1mm) | 1/2"-5/8"(12-15mm) |
| 22-28 | Overhead: 150-250 | 045" (1.1mm) | 1/2"-5/8"(12-15mm) |
| Volts | Amps | Spray Arc | Stick Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-31 | Flat: 200-400 | 1/16" (1.6mm) | 1/2"-3/4"(12-19mm) |
| 22-26 | Vertical-up: 150-275 | 1/16" (1.6mm) | 1/2"-3/4"(12-19mm) |
| 22-28 | Overhead: 150-275 | 1/16" (1.6mm) | 1/2"-3/4"(12-19mm) |
| Volts | Amps | Spray Arc | Stick Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | Flat: 240-380 | 3/32" (2.4mm) | 1"-1¼" (25-32mm) |
| 25-29 | Vertical-up: 200-250 | 3/32" (2.4mm) | 1"-1¼" (25-32mm) |
| 25-29 | Vertical-up: 200-250 | 3/32" (2.4mm) | 1"-1¼" (25-32mm) |
Welding Procedure:
Gas Coverage - 75% Argon / 25% CO2 , or 100% CO2 at 40 - 45 cfh
Product Equivalent:
Electrode: Postalloy® 305
Packaging Options
| Diameter | Standard Packaging |
|---|---|
| .045" (1.1mm) | 10 lb (4.54kg) spool, 25 lb (11.30kg) spool |
| 1/16" (1.6mm) | 25 lb (11.30kg) spool |
| 3/32" (2.4mm) | 25 lb (11.30kg) spool |