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CACI 540

Low-temp Ferro-Nickel electrode for welding and rebuilding all grades of cast iron with excellent machinability.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

• Lo Temp electrode with Ferro-Nickel core wire
• Designed for grey, malleable & nodular cast iron
• Suitable for difficult-to-weld cast iron parts
• Tough, machinable, color-matching deposits

Applications

STANDARD:

ASME SEC-II-C
AWS SFA 5.15, ENiFeCi (mod)

ALLOYING ELEMENTS:

C, Si, Ni, Cu, Fe

HARDNESS

140 – 170 BHN

TENSILE STRENGTH:

35 kgf/mm2

TIP COLOR

SILVER

COATING COLOR

LIGHT GREY

 

 

Size Welding Amperage
2.15 mm 45-75 A
3.15 mm 75-110 A
4.00 mm 100-140 A
5.00 mm 130-170 A

Product Specification

• Perfect for foundry repairs
• Excellent arc stability
• No preheat needed in most cases
• Machinable with carbide tools

• Ferro-nickel matrix
• Graphite stabilizers
• Iron-rich core

• Gouge/grind cracks to 70–90°
• Use AC/DC– at low amps
• Short arc, short stringer beads
• Peen welds while hot
• Avoid overheating; hand heat only

• High strength joints in C.I. housings
• C.I. Gears & pulleys
• Machine Beds.
• Pump Casings
• C.I. to Steel joining