Apollo B Arc Rod

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

For joining dissimilar steels. Also for build-up or hard surfacing.

Features

• High Strength 105,000 psi
• Resistant To Severe Impact
• Superior Ductility (37% Elongation)
• Fast, Easy Deposition
• Tough, Yet Machinable
• Deposit Hardness 20 RC, Work Hardens To 40-45 RC
• Good Corrosion Resistance and Hot Hardness To 1000°F (538°C)

Quick Specs

• Diameters: 3/32" (85A), 1/8" (130A), 5/32" (175A), 3/16" (245A)
• Use AC or DCEP (±20% of recommended settings)
• Use stringer beads rather than weave; no preheat needed on most steels

Applications

• Joining wedge bars to dipper teeth, repairing cracked crusher rolls
• Surfacing valve seats, welding alloy steel lips to manganese buckets
• Building up manganese and carbon steels before overlaying with Olympia or Zeta

Download Spec Sheet (PDF)