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Diameters
 11.3 KG SPOOL
0.045 in (1.1 mm) ED028176
1/16 in (1.6 mm) ED028177

Lincore® 55-G

Flux-Cored Gas-Shielded (FCAW-G)

CLASSIFICATIONS:
EN ISO : T Fe2

LINCORE® 55-G Metal-Cored Wire ideal for carbon steel and low alloy steel, produces a deposit which resists metal-to-metal wear and mild abrasion. Unlimited layers with proper preheat and interpass temperatures and procedures (Metal-to-Metal)

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  • 0.045 in (1.1 mm)
  • 1/16 in (1.6 mm)

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  • 11.3 KG SPOOL

DETAILS

LINCORE® 55-G Metal-Cored Wire typical application on Crane wheels, Blower blades, Bucket lips, Dredge parts and Tillage tools deposit results in an even harder material when used with the Bulk Tungsten Carbide process for all welding positions except overhead. Unlimited layers with proper preheat and interpass temperatures and procedures

Features

  • 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
  • To be used on carbon steel and low alloy steel
  • Unlimited layers with proper preheat and interpass temperatures and procedures

Typical Applications

  • Crane wheels
  • Blower blades
  • Bucket lips
  • Dredge parts
  • Tillage tools

Welding Positions

  • All, except overhead

Shielding Gas

  • 75-90% Argon / Balance CO2 98% Argon / 2% O2

Service Information

Documentation

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Lincore® 55-G

ED028177

BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page

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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Classification Shielding Gas Hardness Rockwell C
Typical Result 98% Ar, 2% O2 56-59
Typical Result 75% Ar, 25% CO2 59-61

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION

Classification Product Size Number of layer Shielding Gas %C %Cr %Mn %Mo %Si
Typical Result .045" (1.1 mm) 2 Layers 75% Ar, 25% CO2 0.39 5.6 1.2 0.6 0.8
Typical Result .045" (1.1 mm) 2 Layers 98% Ar, 2% O2 0.47 6.4 1.4 0.6 1.0
Typical Result 1/16" (1.6 mm) 2 Layers 75% Ar, 25% CO2 0.41 5.3 1.2 0.6 0.8
Typical Result 1/16" (1.6 mm) 2 Layers 98% Ar, 2% O2 0.45 5.5 1.2 0.6 1.0

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Diameter Shielding Gas Polarity ESO
mm (in.) 		Wire Feed Speed
m/min (in/min) 		Voltage
volts 		Approx. Current
amps 		Deposition Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 16 (5/8) 5.1 (200) 27 165 2.0 (4.3)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 16 (5/8) 7.6 (300) 29 225 3.0 (6.7)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 16 (5/8) 10.2 (400) 31 290 4.2 (9.2)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 90% Ar / 10% CO2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 5.1 (200) 25 145 2.1 (4.7)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 90% Ar / 10% CO2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 7.6 (300) 28 195 3.3 (7.2)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 90% Ar / 10% CO2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 10.2 (400) 30 245 4.4 (9.7)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 5.1 (200) 25 145 2.3 (5.1)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 7.6 (300) 27 200 3.4 (7.5)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 8.9 (350) 28 225 3.9 (8.7)
0.045 in (1.1 mm) 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 10.2 (400) 29 250 4.4 (9.8)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 3.8 (150) 28 260 2.6 (5.8)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 6.4 (250) 30 340 4.7 (10.4)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 75% Ar / 25% CO2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 8.9 (350) 32 420 6.8 (15.1)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 90% Ar / 10% CO2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 3.8 (150) 25 230 2.7 (6.0)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 90% Ar / 10% CO2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 6.4 (250) 27 315 4.9 (10.7)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 90% Ar / 10% CO2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 8.9 (350) 29 400 7.0 (15.4)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 3.8 (150) 24 220 2.9 (6.4)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 6.4 (250) 26 315 5.0 (11.0)
1/16 in (1.6 mm) 98% Ar / 2% O2 DC+ 20 (3/4) 8.9 (350) 28 410 7.1 (15.7)

NOTES

Note
Interpass temperatures between 150°C (300°F) and 200°C (400°F) do not affect the hardness of Lincore® 55 significantly.