Olympia A Arc Rod

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

For build-up and hard facing of carbon, low alloy and high manganese steels, and cast iron.

Features

• Deposit Hardness 52-54 RC, Work Hardens To 60 RC
• Excellent Out Of Position Welding Characteristics
• Good Impact and Abrasion Resistance
• Builds Up Worn Parts To Size
• Smooth, Easy To Control Deposit

Quick Specs

• Diameters: 1/8" (110A), 5/32" (140A), 3/16" (170A)
• Use AC or DCEP (±20% of recommended settings)
• Remove damaged metal with Electra AAA gouging rod or by grinding before welding
• Preheat for high alloy steels and cast iron; limit total deposit to 1/4"
• Build up to final size with Apollo A or Polaris A, then finish with a hard facing alloy

Applications

• Worn shafts, rolls, gears, and machine parts
• Manganese steel components, cast iron repairs, build-up before hard facing

Download Spec Sheet (PDF)