Product Comparison: Hardfacing Consumables
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Trade NamePolarityDescription
Hardfacing Stick Electrodes - Build Up
Wearshield BUAC, DC+Build-up with moderate hardness to resist shock and metal-to-metal wear, as in rolling and sliding. Can be used as underbase for other hardfacing deposits or as final overlay on parts to be machined or forged. Use on mild and low alloy steels.
Wearshield BU30AC, DC+Build-up with slightly higher hardness than Wearshield BU. Machinable deposit for build-up on medium carbon and low alloy materials, or final overlay of medium hardness.
Hardfacing Stick Electrodes - Metal-To-Metal Wear
Wearshield MMAC, DC+High hardness for metal-to-metal wear with mild abrasion. Weld metal is heat treatable. Provides a martensitic wear-resistant steel deposit.
Wearshield MIAC, DC+Provides a martensitic deposit with considerable retained austenite. General purpose electrode, a good compromise for metal-to-metal wear, moderate impact and mild abrasion.
Wearshield MangjetAC, DC+For building up austenitic manganese steel and cladding carbon steels. Produces an austenitic manganese deposit that will work harden in service. Lowest cost austenitic manganese stick electrode.
Hardfacing Stick Electrodes - Severe Impact
Wearshield 15CrMnDC+Provides a premium austenitic chromium manganese deposit. Resists severe impact or gouging even in a single layer over carbon steel. Used to join Hadfield manganese steel to itself or to carbon steel.
Wearshield FROG MANGAC, DC+Designed specifically for building up manganese frogs and manganese crossing diamonds in the railroad industry. Provides a high strength high alloy austenitic manganese deposit to handle the increased loading of railroad cars.
Hardfacing Stick Electrodes - Abrasion Plus Impact
Wearshield ABRAC, DC+Provides good resistance to abrasion, impact and some metal-to-metal wear. Good hot forging properties. Hardness varies based on cooling rate. Use on carbon, stainless and manganese steels. Low cost general purpose abrasion and impact product.
Wearshield 44AC, DC+Moderate hardness to resist abrasion with impact up to 1100°F (600°C). Higher alloy results in improved spalling resistance than Wearshield ABR.
Hardfacing Stick Electrodes - Metal-To-Earth Wear
Wearshield MEAC, DC+High alloy produces chrome carbides and austenite. Provides greater abrasion resistance than Wearshield ABR or Wearshield 44.
Hardfacing Stick Electrodes - Severe Abrasion
Wearshield 60AC, DC+Wearshield 60 is especially designed to resist severe abrasion. It exhibits higher alloy and higher abrasion resistance than Wearshield ABR, Wearshield 44 or Wearshield ME.
Wearshield 70AC, DC+Wearshield 70 resists very severe abrasion at temperatures up to 1400°F (760°C). Exhibits the highest abrasion resistance of the Wearshield stick electrode line. Premium complex carbide deposit.
Hardfacing Cored Wire - Build-Up
Lincore BUDC+Self-shielded, flux-cored wire provides tough machinable deposit for build-up or final overlay. Lincore BU delivers non-severe metal-to-metal wear with outstanding crack resistance.
Lincore BU-GDC+Gas-shielded, metal-cored wire delivering deposits with moderate hardness for build-up or as final overlay. Lincore BU-G does provide some resistance to metal-to-metal wear and moderate impact. Can be used for the matrix with the Bulk Tungsten Carbide process.
Lincore 33DC+Self-shielded, flux-cored wire delivers tough machinable deposits for build-up or final overlay intended for metal-to-metal wear. Use for build-up of steel mill parts such as rougher couplings. Also can be used as build-up under harder materials.
Hardfacing Cored Wire - Metal-to-Metal Wear
Lincore 40-ODC+Self-shielded, flux-cored wire with higher hardness for metal-to-metal wear and mild abrasion. Used on transfer rollers and guides, crane wheels and shafts.
Lincore 55DC+Self-shielded, flux-cored wire delivers a deposit which resists metal-to-metal rolling or sliding wear as well as mild abrasion. Produces a martensitic deposit.
Lincore 55-GDC+Gas-shielded, metal-cored wire produces a deposit which resists metal-to-metal wear and mild abrasion. The deposit results in an even harder material when used with the Bulk Tungsten Carbide process.
Lincore T and DDC+Self-shielded, flux-cored wire delivers a deposit similar to H12 tool steel. For build-up of tool steel dies and edges, or applying wear resistance surface on carbon or low alloy steels.
Hardfacing Cored Wire - Severe Impact
Lincore MDC+The deposit of this self-shielded, flux-cored wire resists severe impact as well as moderate abrasion. Produces an austenitic manganese deposit that work-hardens. Recommended for build-up and repair of Hadfield-type austenitic manganese materials as well as carbon and low alloy steels.
Lincore 15CrMnDC+This self-shielded, flux-cored wire deposits an austenitic manganese deposit, which exhibits very good crack resistance. Work-hardens for overlay or joining austenitic manganese steel to itself or to carbon steel. Can be used as a build-up layer before capping with abrasion resistant alloys.
Lincore 15CrMn LSDC+Lincore 15CrMn LS is a self-shielded, flux-cored wire with the same characteristics as Lincore 15CrMn but with lighter slag, that allows welding additional layer(s) without removing slag from the prior pass.
Lincore FROG MANGDC+Self-shielded, flux-cored wire designed for repair of manganese frogs and manganese crossing diamonds in the railroad industry. High alloy austenitic manganese deposit.
Hardfacing Cored Wire - Abrasion/Severe Abrasion
Lincore 50DC+Self-shielded flux-cored wire delivers an abrasion resistant deposit, even under conditions of moderate impact. Larger size diameters may be used for the submerged arc process.
Lincore 60-ODC+This self-shielded, flux-cored wire features higher alloy levels than Lincore 50. Its deposits resist both abrasion and moderate impact. Lincore 60-O can be used at temperatures up to 1300°F (704°C).
Lincore 65-ODC+Deposits of this self-shielded, flux-cored wire resist severe abrasion and light impact. These deposits include higher carbon and chrome levels than Lincore 60-O. It is recommended for use on wear plate, coal pulverizer rolls, earth engaging tools, and on slurry pipe and elbows.
Lincore 60-GDC+This gas-shielded, metal-cored wire features higher alloy levels than Lincore 50. The deposits resist both higher levels of abrasion and moderate impact. Lincore 60-G can be used at temperatures up to 1300°F (704°C).
Hardfacing Metal-Cored Submerged Arc Wires - Build-Up
Lincore 30-SDC+This metal-cored wire is intended for build-up before final overlay, and as a final surface for metal-to-metal wear with moderate impact. Lincore 30-S is recommended for use with Lincolnweld 801 flux.
Lincore 32-SDC+This metal-cored wire is designed for build-up on 4140 drill stems in the deep hole drilling industry. It is recommended for use with Lincolnweld 802 flux.
Lincore 35-SDC+This metal-cored wire is intended for rolling and sliding metal-to-metal wear with moderate impact and abrasion. Use on crane and mine car wheels, rollers and shafts. Also can be used as build-up on continuous caster rolls prior to stainless overlay. Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 801.
Hardfacing Metal-Cored Submerged Arc Wires - Metal-To-Metal Wear
Lincore 40-SDC+This metal-cored wire is designed for rebuilding heavy equipment undercarriages. The deposit resists rolling and sliding metal-to-metal wear. It is also machinable and hot forgeable. Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 801.
Lincore 42-SDC+Lincore 42-S is a metal-cored wire designed for rebuilding heavy equipment undercarriages. The deposit exhibits enhanced crack resistance and toughness compared to Lincore 40-S. It is intended to resist rolling and sliding metal-to-metal wear. Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 801.
Hardfacing Metal-Cored Submerged Arc Wires - Severe Abrasion
Lincore 60-SDC+Metal-cored wire which resists severe abrasion with mild impact. Can be used on carbon, low alloy, manganese and stainless steels, as well as cast iron. Many layers can be applied using high travel speeds and small bead sizes, to promote close spaced cross check cracks. Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 803.
Hardfacing Metal-Cored Submerged Arc Wires for Roll Rebuilding - Build-Up
Lincore 20DC+Metal-cored wire with moderate hardness for build-up before stainless overlay. Good crack resistance and high compressive strength. Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 801. Can also be used with 802 and 880.
Lincore 8620DC+Lincore 8620 is a metal-cored wire for build-up on worn or undersize rolls. A little softer than Lincore 20 for easier machining. Recommended flux is 801. Can also be used with 802 and 880.
Lincore 4130DC+Lincore 4130 is a metal-cored wire for general build-up. Can be flame hardened to 38 Rockwell C. Also used on mining components such as cable drums, sheaves, gears and shafts. Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 801.
Hardfacing Metal-Cored Submerged Arc Wires for Roll Rebuilding - Metal-To-Metal Wear
Lincore 410DC+Lincore 410 is a metal-cored wire that delivers a 410 martensitic stainless steel deposit. Low carbon content and high corrosion resistant. Soft and easily machined. Flux recommendation is Lincolnweld 801. Can also be used with Lincolnweld 802.
Lincore 410NiMoDC+Lincore 410NiMo is a metal-cored wire the delivers a low carbon deposit, which forms softer, tougher martensite than other roll alloys. Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 801. Can also be used with 802.
Lincore 423LDC+A metal-cored wire, Lincore 423L provides a softer "as-welded" deposit than Lincore 420, with more resistance to softening during tempering above 900°F (482°C). Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 802.
Lincore 423CrDC+Lincore 423Cr is a metal-cored wire with a higher chrome deposit than Lincore 423L for improved corrosion resistance. Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 802.
Lincore 420DC+Lincore 420 is a metal-cored wire that is most widely used for caster roll rebuilding. Flux recommendation is Lincolnweld 801. Can also be used with Lincolnweld 802.
Lincore 96SDC+Metal-cored wire which produces a high carbon, 420 stainless steel deposit. Use Lincore 96S where a higher hardness is required. Can be used on work rolls and backup rolls when water spray causes pitting on tool steel deposits. Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 801. Can also be used with Lincolnweld 802.
Lincore 102WDC+Lincore 102W is a metal-cored wire which produces a tool steel deposit that retains hardness at high working temperatures. Used for guide rolls, and work rolls. Can also be used as the seat on blast furnace bells and hoppers. Lincolnweld 802 flux is recommended. Can also be used with Lincolnweld 801.
Lincore 102HCDC+Lincore 102HC is a metal-cored wire with a higher carbon content than Lincore 102W. It will provide a higher hardness tool steel deposit. Deposit is "hot" [above 400°F (204°C)] machinable, for easy sizing after welding. Recommended flux is Lincolnweld 802.
Lincore 424ADC+Metal-cored wire with a higher nickel content than 410NiMo alloy. Recommended flux for Lincore 424A is Lincolnweld 801. Can also be used with Lincolnweld 802.
Hardfacing Fluxes
Lincolnweld H-535Hardfacing is one of the primary uses of alloy fluxes. Lincoln defines alloy fluxes as those which are used with a plain carbon steel electrode to make alloy weld deposits. The alloys for the weld deposit are added as ingredients in the flux.

These alloy fluxes are used for hardfacing with Lincolnweld L-60 mild steel wire.
Lincolnweld A-96-SHardfacing is one of the primary uses of alloy fluxes. Lincoln defines alloy fluxes as those which are used with a plain carbon steel electrode to make alloy weld deposits. The alloys for the weld deposit are added as ingredients in the flux.

These alloy fluxes are used for hardfacing with Lincolnweld L-60 mild steel wire.
Lincolnweld H-560Hardfacing is one of the primary uses of alloy fluxes. Lincoln defines alloy fluxes as those which are used with a plain carbon steel electrode to make alloy weld deposits. The alloys for the weld deposit are added as ingredients in the flux.

These alloy fluxes are used for hardfacing with Lincolnweld L-60 mild steel wire.
Neutral Fluxes
Lincolnweld 880Lincolnweld 880 is recommended for welding with solid low alloy steel electrodes. These electrodes must contain a minimum of 0.20% silicon for proper deoxidation and bead appearance. 880 flux is also used with Lincoln’s LAC series of low alloy flux-cored electrodes, with Lincore 30-S, 35-S, 40-S and 50 flux-cored hardfacing electrodes. 880 flux should not be used for single arc AC welding or as a general purpose flux for applications such as fillets welding of carbon steel.
Lincolnweld 802Lincolnweld 802 is a neutral flux that will not produce any significant changes in the all-weld metal composition as a result of a large change in the arc voltage, and thus the arc length. Provides smooth beads and excellent slag removal.
Lincolnweld 801Lincolnweld 801 is a neutral flux that will not produce any significant changes in the all-weld metal composition as a result of a large change in the arc voltage, and thus the arc length. Provides smooth beads and excellent slag removal.
Lincolnweld 803Lincolnweld® 803 is a neutral flux specially designed for Lincore® 60-S on high speed welding applications.