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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