acmm10.1108/acmmAnti-Corrosion Methods and Materials0003-5599Emerald Group Publishing Limited10.1108/acmm.2001.12848eab.013e-non-articleSecondary articleInformation filecat-ENGGEngineeringcat-MEGMechanical engineeringWelding consumables for maintenance and repair01102001485© MCB UP Limited2001ESAB, Welding, Publication.peer-reviewednoacademic-contentyesrightslinkexcludedWelding consumables for maintenance and repair

Welding consumables for maintenance and repairKeywords: ESAB, Welding, Publication

ESAB has published a new Repair and Maintenance Welding Handbook,detailing a range of MMA electrodes and cored wires to suit the majority oftoday's repair and maintenance applications.

Some of the key products from the extensive programme of consumables includethe following OK 21.03 which is for gouging, cutting and piercing applications.

For the joining of difficult to weld and dissimilar steels, ESAB offers theOK 68.81, OK Autrod 16.75, OK 67.45 and OK Tubrodur 14.71.

For rebuilding, or for restoring worn parts back to their original form, theOK 83.28 and OK Tubrodur 15.41 are recommended. OK 84.58, OK Tubrodur 15.52, OK84.78 and OK Tubrodur 14.70 are designed for the hard-facing of working parts.These products have been developed to combine impact and wear resistantqualities.

For use on cast iron OK 92.18, OK 92.58 and OK Tubrodur 15.66 are idealproducts, while OK 94.25 and OK Autrod 19.40 are for use on bronzes.

For applications involving manganese steel, the brochure recommends the OK86.08 and OK Tubrodur 15.60. For use on aluminium alloys, ESAB offers the OK96.50 and the OK Autrod 18.05.

Also offered by ESAB with this brochure are three Quick Finder ProductSelectors, providing the user with an instant guide to the right weldingproduct.

Details available from: ESAB Limited. Tel: +44 (0)1992 659134; Fax: +44(0)1992 788053; E-mail: info@esab.co.uk