EutecTrode 6800 Welding Electrodes

Metals And Welding Specialities presents the EutecTrode 6800 Welding Electrodes, engineered to deliver dependable performance in demanding overlay, build-up, and repair environments. As a high-nickel alloy manual electrode, EutecTrode 6800 offers a robust solution for corrosion resistance, thermal shock durability, and wear protection for components exposed to extreme conditions. Under its nominal classification, this electrode corresponds to UNS N06680 and aligns with the ASTM Grade Ni-6800 chemistry in the universal nickel alloy electrode family (often referenced simply as “Universal Standard 6800”).

The EutecTrode 6800 electrode is designed to operate with AC or DC reverse polarity, enabling stable arc control and minimal overheating risk even at elevated temperatures. It is ideally suited for overlaying or joining nickel-based alloys to steels, ensuring low dilution and strong metallurgical bonding. Its weld deposits remain machinable, exhibit excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance, and yield hardness values that strengthen under impact conditions—starting at about 210 BHN in the as-deposited state and working higher under service—providing both toughness and wear resilience.

Metals And Welding Specialities positions this electrode for critical applications such as rebuilding worn forging and stamping dies, protective coating for chemical mixer components, plating tanks, valve internals, pump casings, and hot cutting blades, where thermal cycles and corrosive media are prevalent. The coating resists deformation even at temperatures approaching 926 °C (1700 °F), making it a dependable choice for high-temperature overlay tasks.

In practice, welders should maintain a close arc, use stringer bead techniques for high-alloy overlay, and carefully back-whip craters to manage heat input. Preheat is generally unnecessary unless handling thick sections. Proper slag removal and controlled cooling are essential to preserve deposit integrity and avoid distortion.

By choosing EutecTrode 6800 from Metals And Welding Specialities, clients benefit from expertly controlled alloy chemistry, consistent quality, and full technical support. Whether you are repairing dies in hot forging, fabricating components exposed to corrosive atmospheres, or joining nickel-based parts to steel substrates, this electrode stands as a reliable, versatile option with excellent deposit consistency and service life extension.

• Specification EutecTrode 6800 Welding Electrodes

  Specification	Details
  Product Name	EutecTrode® 6800
  Manufacturer / Brand	Castolin Eutectic (Eutectic Technologies)
  Electrode Type	Coated manual stick electrode (SMAW)
  Alloy / Deposit	High-nickel alloy deposit (nickel-based maintenance/overlay alloy)
  Primary Properties	Good resistance to heat & corrosion; impact-wear increases hardness; creep-resistant; easily machinable
  Typical Applications	Overlay/buildup and joining of nickel & steel alloys; hot cutting blades; forging & stamping dies; chemical mixers; pumps & valves
  Typical Base Metals	Carbon steels, low/medium alloy steels, nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, gray & alloyed cast irons
  Welding Current / Polarity	AC or DC+ (recommended DC+ for many applications)
  Common Diameters (typ.)	3/32" (2.4 mm), 1/8" (3.2 mm)
  Packaging Examples	Plastic container baskets (vendor packages; e.g., 11 lb containers shown by some distributors)
  Typical Procedure Notes	Hold a close arc; back-whip craters; remove slag between passes

• Equivalent Grade Of AWS ENiCrMo-4 Coated Electrodes

  Standard	AWS	ASME	ISO	DIN	BS	UNS
  Equivalent Grade	ENiCrMo-4	SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-4	14172 E Ni 6276	1736 EL-NiCr15Mo3	2901 NA 45	W8604

• EutecTrode 6800 Welding Electrodes Parameters

  Parameter	Value
  Product name	Xuper / NucleoTec N 2222 (Nucleotec 2222)
  Classification	AWS A5.11: E NiCrFe-3 · EN ISO 14172: E Ni 6182 · W.Nr. 2.4807
  Hardness (as-deposited)	≈ 90 HRB
  Tensile strength (typical)	94,000–100,000 psi (650–690 N/mm²)
  Yield strength (typical)	≈ 56,565 psi (390 N/mm²)
  Elongation (l = 5d)	≈ 45%
  Impact strength	96 ft·lb (130 J) @ 68°F (20°C)
  Current polarity	DC Reverse
  Welding positions	All positions
  Typical/base metals	All steels & nickel alloys, difficult-to-weld steels, clad steels, cryogenic steels, mold steels, specialty steels
  Typical applications	Maintenance & repair of high-alloy steels: cryogenic equipment, kiln tyres, furnace parts, chemical processing equipment, heat-exchange equipment, injection molds, forging tools, heavy cross-sections
  Available diameters	3/32" (2.4 mm), 1/8" (3.2 mm), 5/32" (4.0 mm), 3/16" (4.8 mm)
  Recommended amperage — thick sections / heavy build-up	3/32" (2.4 mm): 80–90 A · 1/8" (3.2 mm): 100–110 A · 5/32" (4.0 mm): 120–140 A · 3/16" (4.8 mm): 150–170 A
  Recommended amperage — thin sections / out-of-position	3/32" (2.4 mm): 50–70 A · 1/8" (3.2 mm): 70–90 A · 5/32" (4.0 mm): 90–110 A · 3/16" (4.8 mm): 110–140 A

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