Postalloy® Flitewear 5
Postalloy® Flitewear 5 is an iron base tool steel hardfacing wire designed for moderate abrasion and heavy impact resistance. Deposits are martensitic on carbon and low alloys steels.
Flitewear Hardfacing wires have been engineered to improve the efficiency and longevity of screw conveyors, augers, rendering screws and other similar components. They are designed with in mind, where environmental and production issues are unique. They offer excellent welder appeal and out-of-position welding capability. Bead configurations can vary from stringer to wide weave patterns. Welding arcs are smooth and quiet; smoke levels are extremely low; weld deposits are slag free and spatter-free.
Specifications
Product Type
- Metal-cored
- Gas-shielded
- Deposits are slag-free
Applications
- Foundation drills
- Post-hole augers flights
- Brick and clay augers
- Hollow stem augers and auger flights
Weld Deposit Properties
- Average Hardness:
- 55Rc
- Can be flame-cut
- Weld deposits can be applied without cross-checking
- Deposit Thickness:
- Unlimited layers with proper procedures
- Hardness:
- -
Welding Parameters
Current Type: DC Electrode Positive
| Volts | Amps | Short Arc | Stick Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-21 | 90-200 | .045" (1.2mm) | 1/2"(12mm) |
| 18-21 | 150-220 | 1/16" (1.6mm) | 3/4"(19mm) |
| Volts | Amps | Spray Arc | Stick Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27-30 | 250-325 | .045" (1.2mm) | 5/8"(15mm) |
| 27-30 | 300-375 | 1/16" (1.6mm) | 3/4"(19mm) |
Welding Procedure:
When welding out-of-position, use the lower ranges of voltages and amperages: 16-19 volts and 100-150 amps.
Packaging Options
| Diameter | Standard Packaging | Standard Packaging Available |
|---|---|---|
| .045" (1.2mm) | 25 lb (11.30kg) spool | 220 lb (99.80kg) drum |
| 1/16" (1.6mm) | 25 lb (11.30kg) spool | 55 lb (25kg) coil, 220 lb (99.80kg) drum |