Mma MMA COATED ELECTRODES P2 - P9 - Rutile (6013) - Basic (7018) - Stainless steel (312R, 308L, 316L) - Cast iron (NiFeCl3) - Aluminum (4043) - Reloading (600HB) TIG FILLER METAL P10 - P15 TIG - Steel (G3Si1) - Stainless steel (308L, 316L) - Alu (AlMg5) TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES P16 - P21 - WP - WL15 - WL20 - WC20 - WR2 - E3 MIG / MAG WIRE SPOOLS - Unalloyed steels P22 - P26 • G2Si1 • G3Si1 • G3Si1 (Excellium) • G2Ti (Galvanized) - Low alloy steels P27 - P28 MIG / MAG • CrMo2Si • NiMoCr90 (UHSS)
MMA WELDING NON-ALLOY STEELS Universal rutile electrode specially designed for welding all positions, including vertical downward. It is very easy to start and has excellent bead aesthetics. It is recommended for general purpose constructions in unalloyed and low alloy steels. COATED ELECTRODES Application • Metal constructions, • Tanks, • Piping, • Locksmith, • Handicrafts. UNIVERSAL RUTILE (6013) Products Conditioning • Easy priming and re-priming. • Good weldability in all positions.
MMA WELDING NON-ALLOY STEELS COATED ELECTRODES Universal basic electrode for welding highly stressed steel assemblies (carbon and carbon manganese) (tensile strength up to 560 MPa). It is characterized by excellent mechanical properties, especially at low temperatures. Application • Piping, • Pressure tanks, • Shipyards, • Offshore platforms, • Quality steel constructions. UNIVERSAL BASIC (7018) Products • Excellent mechanical properties. • Very low hydrogen content.
STAINLESS STEELS MMA WELDING COATED ELECTRODES Electrode with semi-basic coating designed for welding and surfacing of ferritic - austenitic steels and for steels with difficult weldability. It has very good mechanical properties and high resistance to hot cracking. It is suitable for all types of application, and recommended for repair and maintenance.
STAINLESS STEELS MMA WELDING COATED ELECTRODES Rutilo-basic electrode with very low carbon content, designed for welding austenitic stainless steels without molybdenum type 18/8 (304, 304L). It has high corrosion resistance in an oxidized environment and is suitable for all positions. It is recommended as a first pass in all cases where regular penetration and good compactness are required. Application • Petrochemical, chemical, maritime & food industries. • Pipes and tanks.
MMA WELDING STAINLESS STEELS COATED ELECTRODES Rutilo-basic electrode with very low carbon content, studied for welding austenitic stainless steels with and without molybdenum (316, 316L, 316 Ti / Nb). It is very resistant to chemical attacks and corrosion saline. It is therefore recommended in the petrochemical, chemical and maritime industries. Application • Petrochemical, chemical, maritime industries, • Pipes and tanks. 316L STAINLESS STEEL Products • Smooth and regular fusion.
MMA WELDING FONTS Electrode with graphite-basic coating with a high percentage of nickel, intended for the repair of different types of cast iron. It presents very good mechanical properties and high resistance to cracking. She is recommended for heterogeneous cast iron / steel connections. COATED ELECTRODES Application elding and surfacing of cast irons, alloyed cast irons, nodular cast irons and cast iron W with steel assemblies: • crankcase, • cylinder head, • engine block, • pump body, • cogwheel.
ALUMINUM ALLOYS MMA WELDING Aluminum electrode with 5% silicon studied for the assembly and repair of parts in aluminum or aluminum alloys. It exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, low porosity as well as good mechanical properties. COATED ELECTRODES Application • Foundry alloys, • Engine blocks, • Cylinder heads, • Tanks, • Tanks, • Containers, • Maritime and chemical industry. ALUMINUM 4043 (AlSi5) Products • Good mechanical properties. • Excellent corrosion resistance.
MMA WELDING RELOADING COATED ELECTRODES Electrodes intended for recharging new parts, to protect areas that wear out quickly, and for repairing used parts. Resistant to abrasion and impact, they are very easy to start, even with equipment with low arc voltage. Application • Reloading of dies, • Scrapers, • Buckets And Bucket Teeth, • Excavation equipment, • Chisels, • Conveyor screws, • Track links. 600 HB STEEL RECHARGING ELECTRODES Products • High resistance to abrasion and impact.
TIG WELDING NON-ALLOY STEELS TIG filler metal designed for welding unalloyed steels. It is recommended for performing root passes where controlled penetration is required and is suitable for vessel and pipe steels. TIG FILLER METAL Application • In piping, • For penetration passes. FILLER METAL TIG STEEL (G3Si1) Products • Good quality assembly of structural steels. • Excellent mechanical qualities, in particular in TIG welding on small thicknesses. Classification AWS 5.
TIG WELDING STAINLESS STEELS TIG FILLER METAL TIG Inox 308L filler metal in rods for welding austenitic stainless steels without molybdenum (304, 304L, 321, 347). It is recommended as a first pass in all cases where regular penetration and good compactness are required. Application • Pipes, structures of fine thickness less than or equal to 3 mm and for penetration passes, • Reserved for assemblies not exceeding 350 ° C in service temperature.
TIG WELDING STAINLESS STEELS TIG FILLER METAL TIG stainless steel 316L filler metal rod for welding austenitic stainless steels with and without molybdenum (316, 316L, 316 Ti / Nb304, 304L). It is recommended as a first pass in all cases where penetration regularity and good compactness are required. Application • Pipes, structures of fine thickness less than or equal to 3 mm and for penetration passes, • Reserved for assemblies not exceeding 350 ° C in service temperature.
TIG WELDING ALUMINUM ALLOYS FILLER METAL TIG TIG filler metal designed for welding Aluminum-Magnesium alloys. Its excellent mechanical properties give it a high tensile strength (250 Mpa). It is recommended for marine construction because of its extreme resistance to saline environment. Application • Marine construction, • Railway construction, • Dumpster, • Aeronautics, aerospace, • Trailer. FILLER METAL TIG ALU (AlMg5) (5356) Products • Extremely resistant to corrosion and seawater.
TIG WELDING COPPER A wire designed for welding pure copper (deoxidised copper) or low-alloy copper parts. Braze-welding thin, steel sheet metal. FILLER METAL TIG Application • Machine building, pipework and electrical connectors. COPPER TIG FILLER ROD (ERCU) Products • Excellent flow properties, • Non-porous welds. Classification AWS A5.
TIG WELDING TITANIUM TIG filler metal for welding similar, unalloyed titanium. It achieves a similar resistance to steel but is twice as light whilst also offering incredible corrosion resistance. It is totally stainless and non-magnetic. FILLER METAL TIG Application • The aviation and aerospace industries, • Petrochemistry, • Healthcare, • Defense, • Sheet metalwork. TITANIUM TIG FILLER ROD (T40 ERTI-2) Products • Extremely resistant to corrosion and sea water. • Optimal cold formability.
TIG WELDING ALU Pure Tungsten electrodes (green end) are designed without additives for welding aluminum and its alloys with good arc stability. They make it possible to obtain a well-formed ball at the end of the electrode, this ball forms spontaneously from the first seconds. The tungsten electrode for this type of welding does not sharpen. TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES Application • Can only be used in alternating current (AC) for welding aluminum and its alloys.
TIG WELDING STEEL / INOX / ALU Lanthanum Tungsten electrodes (gold end) are universal TIG electrodes that can be used in direct and alternating current. They are particularly recommended for welding pure materials or aluminum, titanium, nickel, copper and magnesium alloys. The higher rate of lanthanum oxide in their composition gives them slower wear and less current-intensive ignition than for WR2 electrodes. They are recommended for low currents.
TIG WELDING STEEL / INOX / ALU Lanthanum Tungsten electrodes (gold end) are universal TIG electrodes that can be used in direct and alternating current. They are particularly recommended for welding pure materials or aluminum, titanium, nickel, copper and magnesium alloys. The higher rate of lanthanum oxide in their composition gives them slower wear and less current-intensive ignition than for WR2 electrodes. They are recommended for low currents.
TIG WELDING STEEL / INOX / ALU WC Tungsten electrodes (gray end ) are suitable for both AC and DC welding. They are mainly used for welding pure materials or alloys of Aluminum, Titanium, Nickel, Copper or Magnesium and recommended in low current. The cerium oxide present in these electrodes gives them excellent starting and restriking properties.
TIG WELDING STEEL / INOX / ALU TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES WR2 Tungsten electrodes (turquoise end) are versatile TIG electrodes for welding steels and stainless steel in direct current as well as for aluminum in alternating current. Application • Versatile, it can be used with direct current (DC) for Steel, Stainless steel and alternating current (AC) for Aluminum. Products TUNGSTEN WR2 • Good starting quality. • Better lifespan. • Rare earth oxide compound.
TIG WELDING STEEL / INOX / ALU E3® Tungsten electrodes (Binzel) (lilac end) offer great flexibility of use. They are particularly recommended for welding steel, stainless steel, copper and brass in low or medium intensities. They also allow welding of aluminum in alternating current. Non-radioactive, they have characteristics close to the thoriated electrode. They are distinguished by a high quality of starting and ensure a good regularity in the realization of the bead.
TIG WELDING HELP IN CHOOSING TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES COMPARATIVE TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES Stainless steel Alu DC AC WP --- ++++ --- +++ ++ +++ ++ WL15 +++ ++ +++ +++ ++ +++ +++ WL20 +++ + +++ +++ ++ +++ +++ WC +++ ++ +++ ++ +++ ++++ ++ WR2 ++++ +++ ++++ +++ ++ +++ +++ E3 ++++ +++ ++++ +++ +++ ++++ +++ Arc stability Arc ignition Electrode life --- unsuitable correct good very good excellent More informations Sharpening the electrode: The sharpening angle
MAG WELDING NON-ALLOY STEELS Solid copper wire for gas shielded welding of carbon steels, low or unalloyed. It is recommended for many applications, especially in metal constructions thanks to its high welds quality. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Construction construction • Manufacturing of parts in the automotive industry • Robotic, mechanized welding • Shipbuilding • Tanks, boilers SOLID STEEL WIRE G2Si1 Products • Excellent starting properties. • Very low welding spatter.
MAG WELDING NON-ALLOY STEELS Solid copper wire for gas shielded welding of carbon steels, low or unalloyed. It can be used for many applications in metal constructions due to its excellent mechanical properties. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Automobile construction, • Railway construction, • Shipbuilding, • Construction construction in general. • Tanks, boilers SOLID STEEL WIRE G3Si1 Products • Excellent starting properties. • Great arc stability on high currents.
MAG WELDING NON-ALLOY STEELS MAG copper solid wire developed for universal use in the manufacture of boilers and appliances, as well as in metal construction. Thanks to its ability to withstand strong currents, this wire is optimal for welding thick parts. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Automobile construction, • Railway construction, • Shipbuilding, • Construction construction in general. • Tanks, boilers • Robotics • Production SOLID STEEL WIRE G3Si1 Products • Very few projections.
MAG WELDING NON-ALLOY STEELS Solid wire with copper coating, used for MAG welding of low alloy steels intended to be carbonated, galvanized. It is recommended in general construction, for the manufacture of parts in the automotive industry, the manufacture of pressure vessels and for shipbuilding. This wire produces high quality welds in steels with various carbon contents. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • General construction, • Automobile industry, • Manufacture of pressure vessels, • Shipbuilding.
LOW ALLOY STEELS MAG WELDING Low alloy copper plated solid wire with 2.25% Cr and 1% Mo, used for welding hot creep resistant steels. Recommended in facilities petrochemicals, on fusions and for repairing castings. To be used under Ar O2 gas protection. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Chemical industry, • Boilers, • Piping, • Pressure vessels with temperature up to 600 ° C, • Heat exchanger. SOLID STEEL WIRE CrMo2Si Products • High resistance. • Welding in all positions. Classification AWS 5.
MAG WELDING LOW ALLOY STEELS UHSS (Ultra High Strength) steel wire. UHSS steel is particularly used in bodywork. This material makes it possible to reduce the thickness and weight while preserving the extreme strength and collision resistance of thefittings. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Sheet metal, • Bodywork work. Products SOLID UHSS WIRE • Ultra high resistance. • High hardness. • High elongation values. • Low projection (High chemical purity). Classification AWS / ASME SFA-5.
MIG WELDING STAINLESS STEELS Solid wire filler metal for MIG welding of austenitic stainless steels without molybdenum type 304, 304L, 321, 347. It is recommended for all types of metal constructions not exceeding 350 ° C in service temperature. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Reserved for constructions not exceeding 350 ° C in service temperature. • General use in mild corrosion conditions. SOLID WIRE 308LSi Products • Excellent corrosion resistance. • good mechanical properties.
MIG WELDING STAINLESS STEELS Low carbon filler metal for MIG welding of austenitic stainless steels (type 316, 316L, 304, 304L). The presence of molybdenum allows better resistance to corrosion in the presence of chloride (saline environment). The fluidity and wettability of the molten metal is improved by the high silicon content. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Reserved for constructions not exceeding 400 ° C in operating temperature, • Seaside construction, • Chemical and food industry.
MIG WELDING ALUMINUM ALLOYS Solid wire for gas shielded welding of aluminum-magnesium alloys, of homogeneous composition at 2.7% Mg or heterogeneous. It is particularly recommended in marine construction for its excellent resistance to saline environment. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Chemical tank, • Shipbuilding, • Railway construction, • Automotive. SOLID ALUMINUM WIRE AlMg2,7Mn (5554) Products • Corrosion resistant. Classification AWS 5.
MIG WELDING ALUMINUM ALLOYS Solid wire for gas shielded welding of aluminum-magnesium alloys of homogeneous composition at 5% Mg, or heterogeneous. Its excellent mechanical properties and its resistance to corrosion make it an ideal material for marine construction, railways (wagons), and road transport. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Used in shipbuilding, • Reservoirs, • In railway construction, • Transport environment (dumpsters and trailers).
MIG WELDING ALUMINUM ALLOYS 5% Mg alloy aluminum wire intended for MIG welding of AlMg alloys (Mg up to 5%) resistant to marine corrosion. The deposited metal is more resistant to hot cracking than Aluminum-Magnesium alloys with a lower Mg content. It is suitable for beads of similar colors on materials suitable for anodizing. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Naval constructions, • Road and rail transport, • Bennes, • Armament, • Signaling, • Automotive.
MIG WELDING ALUMINUM ALLOYS Solid wire for gas shielded welding of aluminum-silicon alloys up to 7% silicon. It is widely used for the repair of foundry parts. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Repair of foundry parts. • Automotive. Products • Cord of beautiful appearance. • Good thermal conductivity of the deposited metal. • Very fluid solder bath. SOLID ALUMINUM WIRE AlSi5 (4043) Classification AWS 5.
MIG WELDING ALUMINUM ALLOYS Solid wire for gas shielded welding of aluminum alloys silicon up to 12% silicon. It is recommended for repairs to castings or poorly defined grades of aluminum alloys as often encountered in maintenance of agricultural equipment. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Maintenance of agricultural equipment, • Repair of foundry parts. • Automotive bodywork. SOLID ALUMINUM WIRE AlSi12 (4047) Products • Good flowability. • High cooling speed. • Good corrosion resistance.
MIG WELDING COPPER ALLOYS Filler metal for welding Cu-Si, Cu-Mn alloys with each other or with common steels. MIG brazing of electro-galvanized or galvanized steels. It is recommended for joining copper materials and various steel sheets. It is particularly used in the automotive industry (HSS steels, more efficient wetting). SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Automotive, • Assembly industries. SOLID WIRE CuSi3 Products • High corrosion resistance. • High temperature resistance. Classification AWS A5.
MIG WELDING COPPER ALLOYS Wire used for welding copper-based alloys: copper-silicon, copper-zinc ... It is designed to join steel to copper and to serve as a coating for steel. It has great resistance to corrosion and high temperatures. It is very commonly used for galvanized steel. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • HSS steels, • Automotive bodywork. SOLID WIRE CuSi3 Products • High quality welding. • High corrosion resistance. • High temperature resistance. Classification PRODUCT OF THE RANGE AWS A5.
MIG WELDING COPPER ALLOYS Filler metal for welding Cu-Al alloys, aluminum bronze type (up to 10% Al), but also for heterogeneous Cu / steel assemblies and brazing of galvanized steels. It is recommended in shipbuilding, chemical industries (seawater desalination treatment) but also in heterogeneous Cu / Steel assemblies, on galvanized steels. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Shipbuilding, • Chemical industry, • Automotive bodywork. • Repair steels High Limit EDelastic bodywork.
OPEN ARC WELDING CORED WIRE Filler metal for welding carbon steels and carbon manganese steels without shielding gas. It is mainly used for thin thicknesses (<5 mm) for welding in position. This wire is particularly suitable for galvanized materials. However, it is not recommended when the material is subjected to high stresses.
MIG WELDING RELOADING Metallic powder flux-cored wire without slag for the hardfacing by welding under M21 gas shielding of parts made of carbon or alloy steels, subjected to ambient temperature. It is intended for protection against excessive abrasive wear combined with pressure forces or with significant impacts. SPOOLS OF THREAD Application • Excavator bucket teeth, • Screw conveyor, • Crusher flange and cone. CORED WIRE RELOADING Products • Robust steel (resistant to wear and heavy loads).
GAS PROTECTION ACCORDING TO STANDARD EN 14175 Main groups Main group Percentage composition Subgroup Oxidizer CO2 Inert O2 1 Ar Hey Reduced Poorly reactive H2 N2 100 Main groups I 2 3 Rest Main group 0.5
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