SECTION 1 ELECTRODES

ELECTRODES

GENERAL PURPOSE
Gemini 12
AWS A5.1 E 6012
Rutile type electrode, with easy starting characteristics, can be used for all general welding of structural steel, wrought iron, gates, galvanised steel and thinner sections. Recommended for the less experienced welder as they are so easy to use. Flat, Horizontal, Vertical up & Overhead Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 1.6mm 2.0mm 2.6mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 2 Kg 2 Kg 2 Kg 5 Kg 5 Kg Ctn(kg) 30Kg Ctn 30Kg Ctn 30Kg Ctn 30Kg Ctn 30Kg Ctn Part No. 1000116 100011 100012 100013 100014

Kobe RB 26
AWS A5.1 E 6013
High titania type covered electrode. Used for general fabrication work. A popular choice as arc is stable with little spatter. Downward welding in the vertical position becomes easy with this rod and results in beautiful bead appearance. All positional Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 2.6mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 5.0mm 5 Kg 5 Kg 5 Kg 5 Kg Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn Part No. 100039 100040 100041 100042

Gemini 13
AWS A5.1 E 6013
Rutile type electrode, used for all general fabrication work where the best appearance is required. With mechanical properties this electrode is suitable for structural steel, plate, sheet steels, tubular sections or any general steel application. Flat, Horizontal, Vertical up, Vertical down & Overhead Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 2.0mm 2.0mm 2.6mm 2.6mm 3.2mm 3.2mm 2 Kg Ctn(kg) 30Kg Ctn Part No. 100029

6 Stk Pkt 10 Pkt Ctn 100029H 2 Kg 30Kg Ctn 100030

6 Stk Pkt 10 Pkt Ctn 100030H 5 Kg 30Kg Ctn 100031

6 Stk Pkt 10 Pkt Ctn 100031H

HYDROGEN CONTROLLED
Gemini LD52U
AWS A5.1 E 7016
Low hydrogen, double coated electrode recommended for unalloyed, microalloyed & lowalloyed steels of the medium tensile class. Suitable for root passes and all-positional welding. Has extremely stable arc and is not affected by rust/paint on work surface. Flat, Horizontal, Vertical up, & Overhead Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 2.6mm 2.6mm 3.2mm 3.2mm 4.0 mm 5Kg Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn Part No. 100035

IRON POWDER
Kobe LB52-18
AWS A5.1 E 7018
An iron powder low hydrogen covered electrode for all-positional welding. Excellent X-ray soundness and mechanical properties. Smooth arc, neat bead appearance and easy slag removal. For use with heavy structures, rolling stock and heavy machinery. All positional Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 2.6mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 5Kg 5Kg 5Kg Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn Part No. 100061 100062 100063

Kobe LB52-U
AWS A5.1 E 7016
Designed specifically for root runs on one side welding of pipes and general structures. Good arc stability, slag removability and smooth weld beads. This quality electrode has proven to be a popular choice and used in many critical applications. Vertical upwards Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 2.6mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 5Kg 5Kg 5Kg Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn Part No. 100053 100054 100055

Gemini 7024
AWS A5.1 E 7024
Easy striking, rutile type, full iron powder electrode for structural steel welding in the downhand and horizontal positions. Suitable in production or general fabrication where highest deposition rates are required. Flat & Horizontal

Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 3.2mm 4.0mm 5.0mm 5 Kg 5 Kg 5 Kg

Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn

Part No. 100045 100046 100047

6 Stk Pkt 10 Pkt Ctn 100035H 5Kg 20Kg Ctn 100036

6 Stk Pkt 10 Pkt Ctn 100036H 5 Kg 20Kg Ctn 100037

D I S S I M I LA R
Gemini 680 Dissimilar
AWS A5.4 E 312-16
Rutile austenitic-ferritic coated electrode with a 25-35% ferrite content. Weld metal is very crack resistant and enables the welding of dissimilar steels. Great choice for repair and maintenance welding of unknown steels. Flat, Horizontal, Vertical up & Overhead

M ETA LS
Gemini Nickel Arc 98
AWS A5.15 E Ni-Cl
Pure nickel electrode which is universally used for welding all types of cast iron. Designed to operate at low currents which minimise heat input and thus facilitates the cold welding of cast iron. Weld induced stresses can be reduced by hammer peening. Flat, Horizontal, Vertical Up Size(mm) Pkt(kg) Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn Part No. 100092 100093 100093H 100094

CAST IRON
Aluminium DC Electrode
AWS A5 E 4043
Coated electrode providing high speed deposition of dense, machinable welds. Use for fabrication and repair of cast & wrought aluminium, foundry defects, machining errors and salvage work. Ideal for repairs and maintenance. (DC reverse current only). All positional Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 3.2mm 0.454Kg Ctn(kg) 2.27Kg Ctn Part No. 100103

ALUMINIUM

Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 2.6mm 2.6mm 3.2mm 1 Kg

Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn

Part No. 100018 100018H 100019

2.6mm 3.2mm 3.2mm 4.0mm

1 Kg 1 Kg

6 Stk Pkt 10Pkt Ctn 1 Kg 20Kg Ctn

6 Stk Pkt 10Pkt Ctn 1 Kg 20Kg Ctn

S TA I N L E S S S T E E L
Gemini 308L-16
AWS A5.4 E 308L-16
Rutile type electrode, depositing weld metal suitable for welding 301, 302, 304, 308 and 308L Stainless Steels, leaving a very smooth weld with a clean edge. Flat, Horizontal, Vertical up & Overhead

Gemini 309Mo-16
AWS A5.4 E 309Mo-16
Rutile type electrode, recommended for welding 309 and 309L Stainless Steels. Also suitable for welding dissimilar metals; mild steel to stainless steel. Low spatter and smooth running. Flat, Horizontal, Vertical up & Overhead

Gemini 316L-16
AWS A5.4 E 316L-16
Stainless Steel electrode for welding common 300 series Stainless Steel, including 301, 302, 304, 304L, 316 and 316L leaving a smooth weld deposit of excellent appearance. Flat, Horizontal, Vertical up & Overhead Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 2.0mm 2.0mm 2.6mm 2.6mm 2.6mm 1 Kg Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn Part No. 100022

6 Stk Pkt 10 Pkt Ctn 100022H 1 Kg 5 Kg 20Kg Ctn 20kg Ctn 100023 1000235

6 Stk Pkt 10 Pkt Ctn 100023H 1 Kg 20Kg Ctn 100024

Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 2.6mm 3.2mm 1 Kg 1 Kg

Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn

Part No. 100006 100007

Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 2.6mm 3.2mm 1 Kg 1 Kg

Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn

Part No. 100009 100010

3.2mm 3.2mm 3.2mm 4.0mm

6 Stk Pkt 10 Pkt Ctn 100024H 5 Kg 1 Kg 20kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn 1000245 100025

1 ELECTRODES
H A R D FA C I N G S O L I D
Gemini H 350R
DIN 8555 E 1-UM-350
General purpose rutile coated hardfacing electrode depositing tough chromium manganese alloy weld metal. Recommended where maximum hardness and reasonable machinability is required. Suitable as buffer layer on badly worn components. 32-35 HRC. Flat, Horizontal & Vertical Up Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 3.2mm 4.0mm 5Kg 5Kg Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn 20Kg Ctn Part No. 100184 100185

Gemini H 600 R
DIN 8555 E 6-UM-55
Rutile coated hardfacing electrode for surfacing worn parts of civil engineering, construction and mining equipment, without machining. Deposited metal of approx. 55 HRC provides high toughness and excellent abrasion resistance to medium impact. Flat, Horizontal & Vertical Up Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 3.2mm 3.2mm 4.0mm 5Kg Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn Part No. 100186

6 Stk Pkt 10 Pkt Ctn 100186H 5Kg 20Kg Ctn 100187

H A R D FA C I N G T U B U LA R
Boss 1A
AWRA 2355-A1
Chromium carbide austensic iron 55-60 HRC. Good resistance to coarse abrasion and moderate to heavy impact. Applications: dragline buckets, shovel teeth, dozer ends, ripper shanks and teeth, augers, pump liners, feeder screws and impellers. Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 6.0mm 5Kg Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn Part No. 100181

GOUGING CARBONS
Boss 9
AWRA 2460-A1
Chromium carbide with high abrasion resistance. Withstands moderate to heavy impact. 60-62 HRC. Ideal for pump casting, impellers, agricultural implements, dredge buckets, lips and augers. Round Copper coated carbon electrode designed for gouging and cutting with DC current. Provides high efficiency at low consumption. For use in removal of residual casting material and weld defects. Cuts bronze, stainless steel and copper. Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 4.8mm 6.4mm 8.0mm 9.5mm 12.7mm Ctn(kg) Part No. 100195 100196 100197 100198 100199

Boss 4
AWRA 3460-A1
Tungsten carbide martensic iron. 60-66 HRC. Resistance to extreme abrasion, withstands low to moderate impact. Applications: fans, pumps, impellers, mill auger and knives, post hole auger teeth, ripper type scrapers and mixer blades. Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 6.0mm 5Kg Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn Part No. 100180

Boss DC Gouging Carbon

Size(mm) Pkt(kg) 6.0mm 5Kg

Ctn(kg) 20Kg Ctn

Part No. 100183

50 Pc Pkt 5 Pkt Ctn 50 Pc Pkt 5 Pkt Ctn 50 Pc Pkt 5 Pkt Ctn 50 Pc Pkt 5 Pkt Ctn 50 Pc Pkt 5 Pkt Ctn