Harris Alloy 26

Description

Harris Alloy 26

Description: Maintenance & Repair Alloy

Alloy 26 features a precise combination of core wire and coating, providing high speed deposition of dense, machinable welds. Fabrication and repair of cast and wrought aluminum. Foundry defects, machining errors, and salvage work. It is widely used on sheets, tubes and extrusions. Also suited for torch applications.

Procedure:

• Clean weld area
• Bevel sections greater than 1/4”
• Preheat – 500° F is recommended on sections greater than 1/8”
• DC – reverse polarity
• Hold electrode in a vertical position
• Remove flux between passes
• Clean with hot water; add 10% sulfuric acid to water if additional cleaning is required

Features:

• Tensile strength – Up to 34,000 psi
• Good electrical conductivity
• Good color match
• Machinable
• Good corrosion resistance
• All position