CastoWig 45553 WS TIG welding rod

CastoWig 45553 WS

Niobium-stabilized, austenitic weld metal with approx. 10 % δ-ferrite. Resistant to pitting and intercrystalline corrosion up to 400 °C. Scale resistant up to 800 °C. Maximum permissible operating temperature -120 °C to +400 °C.

Technical data
EN ISO 14343 - A: W 19 12 3 Nb
AWS A5.9: ER318
Material no.: 1.4576

Applications
For joint welding of non-stabilized and stabilized CrNi steels, e.g:
1.4301 - X 5 CrNi 18-10 (X 5 CrNi 18-9),
1.4306 - X 2 CrNi 19-11 (X 2 CrNi 18-9),
1.4308 - GX 6 CrNi 18-9,
1.4401 - X 5 CrNiMo 17-12-2 (X 5 CrNiMo 18-10),
1.4404 - X 2 CrNiMo 17-13-2 (X 2 CrNiMo 18-10),
1.4408 - GX 6 CrNiMo 18-10,
1.4435 - X 2 CrNiMo 18-14-3 (X 2 CrNiMo 18-12),
1.4436 - X 5 CrNiMo 17-13-3 (X 5 CrNiMo 18-12),
1.4541 - X 6 CrNiTi 18-10,
1.4550 - X 6 CrNiNb 18-10 (X 10 CrNiNb 18-9),
1.4552 - GX 5 CrNiNb 18-9,
1.4571 - X 6 CrNiMoTi 17-12-2,
1.4573 - X 10 CrNiMoTi 18-12,
1.4580 - GX 10 CrNiMoNb 18-10,
1.4581 - GX 5 CrNiMoNb 18-10,
1.4583 - X 10 CrNiMoNb 18-12,
1.4948 - X 6 CrNi 18-11
as well as corresponding clad steels and for surfacing these materials.

CastoWig 45553 WS is used, for example, for joint welding of pipes, fittings, apparatus and containers in paper mills and dye works as well as in the chemical industry.

Processing instructions
Clean welding areas. Limit interpass temperature to 150 °C. Ensure a continuous supply of filler material. Form sufficiently for root welds. Use wire brushes made of austenitic CrNi steels.

Welding positions: PA, PB, PC, PE, PF
Type of current: = (-)
Shielding gas: EN ISO 14175 - I1 (100 % Ar)

Approvals
TÜV, DNV GL, DB (43.024.10), CE