▶︎ Characteristics:
LKE-NiFe-CI is a covered electrode with graphite type coating and Fe-Ni alloy core rod. The weld metal provides low expansion coefficient, less hardening and good machining property. It is suitable for ductile cast iron, malleable cast iron and gray cast iron.
▶︎ Applications:
For repairing of mining equipment, engine blocks, marine equipment and other heavy manufacturing equipment.
▶︎ Notes on Usage:
1.Hot peening prevent the shrinkage stress.
2.Clean up to prevent contamination.
3.Preheat the base metal at 300℃, PWHT at 500-600 °C.
4.Use small amperage and keep the arc as short as possible
▶︎ Classification:
AWS A5.15 ENiFe-CI
JIS Z3252 DFCNiFe
▶︎ Welding position:

▶︎ Typical chemical composition of weld metal (wt%)
| C | Mn | Si | P | S | Ni |
| 1.06 | 0.29 | 1.75 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 49.80 |
▶︎ Typical mechanical properties of weld metal
| Tensile N/mm² | Vickers Hardness (HV) |
| 520 | 170-220 |
▶︎ Sizes and recommended current range (AC or DC+)
| Diameter (mm) | 2.6 | 3.2 | 4 | 5 |
| Length (mm) | 300 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Amps | 60-80 | 80-120 | 120-150 | 130-180 |
| Weight per pack (kg) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Weight per carton (kg) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |




