UTP 3545 Nb is a nickel base basic coated stick electrode of the E Ni Z 6701 (NiCr35Fe15Nb0.8) type to EN ISO 14172, for joining and surfacing high heat resistant cast alloys of similar composition such as G-X45NiCrNbSiTi45 35, centrifugally cast and mould cast.
The main field of work is tubes and cast parts of reformer and pyrolysis furnaces. The manufacturer states that the deposit works in a carburizing atmosphere of low sulfur content up to 1175 degrees C. The electrode runs on DC with the electrode positive.
Classification EN ISO 14172: E Ni Z 6701 (NiCr35Fe15Nb0.8)
Coating: basic
Current: DC+
Diameters: 2.5 / 3.2 / 4.0 mm
Lengths: 300 and 350 mm
Reformer tubes are carburized and brittle after service, so remove the altered layer before welding and dye penetrant test the edges. A nickel deposit is thick and not very fluid: open the preparation wider, hold a short arc and weave only enough to wet the side wall. The interpass temperature has to stay low and the craters have to be filled right to the end.
Manufacturer datasheet
Chemical composition and properties from the manufacturer datasheet
Typical weld metal values from the voestalpine Böhler Welding data sheet, issue 05/2023. The minimum or the range guaranteed by the maker is given in brackets. The figures depend on the heat treatment condition and the shielding gas stated in the row and do not replace testing the joint to your own WPS.
Chemical composition, wt.-%
C
Si
Mn
Cr
Ni
Nb
Fe
0,45
1,0
0,8
35,0
45,0
0,9
balance
Welding data and approvals
Polarity
direct current, electrode positive (DC+)
Datasheet edition
05/2023
Fits
For which materials and machines
Base materials
Material group: stainless and acid-resistant steels. The exact grades and thicknesses are in the manufacturer data sheet, and for an unusual joint call us, we will pick the filler metal.
current: DC+
Process and machines
Stick electrode, works on any sound machine for this process: welders.
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