Description
Compatible Base Materials
ENiFe-C1 is a specialized electrode designed for welding cast iron materials, making it ideal for applications such as:
- Cast Iron Types: Gray cast iron, ductile iron, malleable iron, and nodular iron
- Engine Components: Cylinder heads, blocks, manifolds, and water jackets
- Machine Bases: Lathe beds, press frames, and equipment foundations
- Industrial Equipment: Pumps, valves, gears, and housings
- Architectural Components: Decorative castings, structural elements, and historic restoration
- Automotive Repair: Transmission cases, differential housings, and damaged castings
Standards & Specifications
- EN ISO 1071: E C NiFe-1 3
- AWS A5.15: ENiFe-C1
Typical Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength: 380-450 MPa
- Yield Strength: 290-350 MPa
- Elongation: >10%
- Hardness: 150-200 HB
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Superior Crack Resistance: Nickel-iron composition minimizes cold cracking tendencies
✅ Excellent Machinability: Deposits can be drilled, milled, and machined without special techniques
✅ Minimal Shrinkage: Reduces stress and distortion in finished welds
✅ Colour Match: Produces welds that closely match the colour of cast iron
✅ Versatile Application: Suitable for both repair and fabrication of cast iron components
Recommended Welding Parameters
- Diameter 2.5mm: 40-70A DC+
- Diameter 3.2mm: 70-100A DC+
- Diameter 4.0mm: 90-130A DC+
- Diameter 5.0mm: 120-160A DC+
- Polarity: DC+ (electrode positive) preferred, AC acceptable
Please note the rod length in the description above.
Arc Electrode rods (rough finish coating) are 300mm in length.
Tig filler rods (non arc) are sold in two formats;
- Packs of (x10, x20, x30, x40, x50, x100) are cut down from trade 1m lengths to 333mm. This is to reduce postage costs.
- 1kg, 2.5kg, 5kg are 1m, 1000mm original length.
Our prices include free shipping to the standard Royal Mail boundary postcodes (includes IOM, highlands, remote islands)!
Sorry we can’t afford the same to those outside this region.
