Exaton 10SW

Exaton 10SW is a chromium‑compensating agglomerated flux for SAW welding of stainless steel, offering good slag removal and a fine bead appearance. It works with wire and strip electrodes of chromium, chromium‑nickel and chromium‑nickel‑molybdenum steels, with or without niobium.

Key Features

• Chromium‑compensating flux with excellent slag removal
• Suitable for a wide range of stainless‑steel and nickel alloy applications
• Available in 20‑25 kg steel drums with high moisture resistance
• Enables higher welding speeds and fewer cladding layers, reducing cost

Specifications

• Classifications: EN ISO 14174 : S A CS 2 Cr
• Welding Current: 1200 A (using 60×0.5 mm strip)
• Slag Type: Calcium silicate (SiO₂‑MgO‑Al₂O₃‑(CaF₂))
• Density: 1.0 kg/L (nominal)
• Basicity Index: 1.0 (nominal)
• Flux Consumption (SAW): 26 V – 0.4 kg, 30 V – 0.55 kg, 34 V – 0.7 kg, 38 V – 0.9 kg
• Operating Conditions: Dimension 4.0 mm, Amps 580 A, Travel Speed 33 m/h

Applications

• Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) of stainless‑steel components
• Strip cladding of continuous caster rolls
• Large components in chemical plants
• General corrosion‑resistant welding in heavy‑duty environments