Exaton SX (GMAW)

Exaton SX is a high‑silicon austenitic stainless‑steel MIG wire designed for joining grades such as UNS S32615 (e.g., Alleima® SX) in aggressive acid environments.

Key Features

• Developed for concentrated sulfuric and high‑concentrated nitric acid applications
• Suitable for MIG, plasma, hot‑wire TIG and mechanical TIG overlay welding
• Consistent chemistry and mechanical properties batch‑to‑batch
• High corrosion‑resistant chemistry with increased Cr and Mo content
• Packaged in moisture‑resistant steel drums (20‑25 kg)

Specifications

• Classifications: EN ISO 14343‑A : G/W/P Z 18 13 Si Cu L
• Approvals: CE EN 13479, UKCA EN 13479
• Tensile Properties (As Welded): Yield 560 MPa, Tensile 830 MPa, Elongation ≈ 40 %
• Charpy Impact (As Welded, 20 °C): ≈ 113‑114 J
• Typical Wire Composition (%): C 0.01, Mn 1.7, Si 4.9, S 0.002, P 0.011, Ni 13.5, Cr 18.5, Mo 0.02, Cu 2.0, N 0.06, Nb 0.01, Co 0.02
• Deposition Data (0.9 mm): 65‑220 A, 15‑28 V, 3.5‑18 m/min, 1.1‑5.4 kg/h
• Welding Parameters (1.6 mm): 230‑350 A, 25‑30 V, 3.0‑5.0 mm/min

Applications

• SAW stainless‑steel welding in heavy‑duty environments
• Overlay welding for corrosion‑resistant cladding
• Joining stainless‑steel and nickel alloys in demanding conditions