AKD-60G Hardfacing Wire for Wear-Resistant Applications.
A hardfacing wire with high hardness and good wear resistance, suitable for components exposed to soil and sand abrasion.
Product Overview
AKD-60G is a hardfacing wire designed for wear-resistant surfacing applications. It delivers a hardness range of HRC 40-45 in the as-deposited condition, making it suitable for parts subjected to abrasive environments such as soil and sand.
The wire is formulated with a balanced chemical composition to achieve high wear resistance while maintaining adequate toughness. Key elements include carbon (0.45-0.7%), silicon (1.5%), manganese (3.0%), chromium (5.0-7.0%), and other alloying elements (1.65%).
AKD-60G is supplied in a range of diameters and is intended for use with gas metal arc welding (GMAW) or flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) processes, depending on the application and equipment available.
Application: Good wear resistance, widely used in parts resistant to soil and sand wear.
Key Benefits
High Hardness in As-Deposited Condition.
The deposited weld metal achieves a hardness of HRC 40-45, providing effective resistance to abrasive wear from soil and sand.
Balanced Alloy Composition
The combination of carbon (0.45-0.7%), chromium (5.0-7.0%), and manganese (3.0%) enhances wear resistance and microstructural stability.
Low Sulfur and Phosphorus Content.
Sulfur is limited to 0.008% and phosphorus to 0.017%, reducing the risk of hot cracking and improving weld metal integrity.
Suitable for Abrasive Environments.
The wire is widely used in components exposed to abrasive wear, including mining equipment, earth-moving tools, and agricultural machinery parts.
Where It Is Used
- Wear-resistant surfacing on mining equipment components.
- Hardfacing of earth-moving tools and buckets.
- Surface repair and reinforcement of agricultural machinery parts.
- Components exposed to soil and sand abrasion.
Who It Is For
- Welding contractors specializing in hardfacing and surface repair.
- Fabricators of mining and construction equipment.
- Maintenance teams responsible for extending the life of abrasive wear parts.
- Distributors supplying hardfacing materials for industrial applications.
Problems It Solves
- Wear failure in components exposed to soil and sand abrasion due to insufficient hardness or poor alloy stability.
- Inconsistent wear resistance from consumables with variable or uncontrolled chemical composition.
- Lack of reliable hardfacing wire with low sulfur and phosphorus content for critical applications.
Specifications
Published by the factory for AKD-60G. Values not shown are not published on the datasheet and are marked as such rather than estimated.
| Element | Content |
|---|---|
| C | 0.45-0.7 |
| Si | 1.5 |
| Mn | 3.0 |
| S | 0.008 |
| P | 0.017 |
| Cr | 5.0-7.0 |
| Other | 1.65 |
Mechanical property data for this grade is not published on the factory datasheet. Ask our technical team for the test record before you qualify it.
Technical Features
- Deposited metal hardness: HRC 40-45.
- Carbon content: 0.45-0.7%
- Silicon content: 1.5%
- Manganese content: 3.0%
- Sulfur content: 0.008%
- Phosphorus content: 0.017%
- Chromium content: 5.0-7.0%
- Other alloying elements: 1.65%
- Suitable for GMAW and FCAW processes.
Use Guide
- Select wire diameter based on the required deposition rate and joint geometry.
- Clean the base metal surface from oil, rust, and contaminants before welding to ensure good adhesion and avoid defects.
- Use appropriate shielding gas for GMAW (e.g., CO2 or argon-rich mix) or ensure flux core is properly protected during FCAW.
- Maintain consistent travel speed and arc length to achieve uniform bead profile and desired hardness.
- Avoid excessive heat input to prevent over-hardening or cracking in the heat-affected zone.
How It Compares
AKD-60G is a hardfacing wire with a hardness range of HRC 40-45, suitable for moderate to high abrasive wear. Compared to high-chromium wires with higher carbon content, AKD-60G balances hardness with toughness, reducing the risk of cracking in thicker deposits.
Related Grades
Other welding wire in the same family.
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