Hardfacing
FERVEO HRF 14 O FCW
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AWS class
MF 7-250 KNP
EN ISO class
T Fe 9
Hardness
170–200 HB
Classification
| AWS class | MF 7-250 KNP |
|---|---|
| EN ISO class | T Fe 9 |
| DIN 8555 / EN 14700 | MF 7-250 KNP |
Purpose
- Self-shielded flux-cored wire (open arc) of 14% Mn austenitic steel: not hard as-welded (170–200 HB), but work-hardens in service under impact up to ~500 HB.
Why it works
The weld metal is austenitic manganese: it deposits soft and machinable, and gains hardness (work-hardening) under repeated impact in service. That is why its place is impact wear, not pure abrasion. Open arc: welds without gas, useful in the field.
Fields of application
- Crushers, cones and mantles, hammers and jaws of trituration equipment made of 14% Mn (Hadfield) steel.
- Buffer layers and build-up on manganese steels.
Chemical composition
| Element | Typical, % |
|---|---|
| C | 1.1 |
| Cr | 4 |
| Fe | balance |
| Mn | 14 |
| Ni | 0.6 |
| Si | 0.3 |
Mechanical properties
| Hardness | 170–200 HB |
|---|
Process
| Polarity | DC+ |
|---|---|
| Requires shielding gas | Self-shielded (gasless) |
Sizes and part numbers
| Ø | Current | Voltage | Packaging | Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 mm | 130–220 A | 26–30 V | 15 kg |
Cross-reference
| Replaces Stoody Nicromang Plus (Stoody) | Direct replacement |
| Replaces Stoody Trackwear (Stoody) | Direct replacement |
| Replaces SK 624-O (Soudokay) | Direct replacement |
Equivalence refers to the classification (AWS / EN ISO), not to product identity. In applications with a qualified procedure (WPS), validate the substitution before use.
Base metals
Flux cored wire contains 14% Mn; weld metal microstructure is austenitic, therefore has excellent impact resistance
Advantages
- Excellent impact resistance — work-hardens in service.
- No gas needed — open arc, field-ready.
- Ideal base for wear-facing over manganese steel.
Limitations
- Does not develop its hardness without impact: not the choice for pure abrasion without pounding.
- Machinable only by grinding once hardened.