ITW Hobart FabTuf 960 1.2mm Hardfacing Flux Cored Welding Wire (Reel 15kg) S234212-029

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HobartOur Code: 6470 Hobart's Code: S234212-029 Shelf: KIN01 Group: 009A

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Features

  • Gas-shielded, metal-cored hardfacing welding wire for overlay applications
  • Deposits a martensitic alloy steel with excellent adhesive wear resistance
  • Three-layer weld metal hardness of 55 – 60 Rc for moderate impact and abrasion
  • Designed for carbon and low-alloy steels overlays
  • Good resistance to abrasion and impact
  • Use with 100% CO₂ or 75% Ar/25% CO₂ shielding gas
  • Smooth, low-fume arc with virtually slag-free welds
  • Wire diameter 0.045 in (1.2 mm) optimized for flat/horizontal positions
  • Recommended DCEP polarity with 120 – 160 A and 19 – 23 V for 0.045 in wire
  • Machinability: grinding only; cannot be flame cut; magnetic weld deposit

Specifications

Last Modified 28/06/2025, 08:26:18
Weight 15 kg
Data Sheet https://www.hobartbrothers.com/wp-content/uploads/hobart-catalog/datasheets/FabTuf960.pdf
Wire Diameter 0.045 in (1.2 mm)
Welding Wire Type Metal-cored (MCAW)
Shielding Gas 100% CO₂ or 75% Ar/25% CO₂
Polarity DCEP (Direct Current Electrode Positive)
Contact Tip to Work Distance 1/2 – 1 in (13 – 25 mm)
Recommended Amperage 120 – 160 A
Recommended Voltage 19 – 23 V
Typical Deposit Hardness 55 – 60 Rc
Chemical Composition (weld metal) C 0.70%, Mn 2.00%, Si 1.00%, Cr 8.00%, Fe balance
Abrasion Resistance Good
Impact Resistance Good
Machinability Grinding only
Flame Cutting Cannot be flame cut
Magnetic Yes

Description

FabTuf 960 is a tubular, metal-cored wire that is designed for overlay applications, providing monerate impact strength and excellent metal-to-metal wear resistance. 

Suitable for : Ore drag lines, dredge parts, muller tires, extruder worms, conveyor bucket lips ,coal conveyors dragline chain couplin boxes, mill guides, kiln trunnions, spindles and wobbler ends. 

Machinability : Possible by grinding 

Flame cut : No 

Hardness : 55-60 Rc 

Wear Index : 35

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