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MILD STEEL ELECTRODES

	PRIMA-6010 AWS/A5.1:E IS:	Description : A light coated cellulose type electrode specially designed to deposit radiographic quality weld with deep penetration, forceful spray type arc.
		Applications : Ideally suited for joining pipes and cross-country pipelines.

	VARUN-6012 AWS/A5.1:E 6012 IS: 814-1991 :ER 4211	Description : All position general-purpose Light coated electrode with medium penetration and dense slag which completely covers the bead. Weld metal is generally lower in ductility and high in yield strength. It can with-stand high amperage.
		Applications :Suitable for structural & general fabrication work.

	VARUN-6013 AWS/A5.1:E 6013 IS: 814-1991 :ER 4211	Description : A general purpose, all position, rutile type electrode suitable for general fabrication structural and maintenance in mild steel which is not subjected to heavy load. The electrode is characterised at stable and smooth arc. Electrode operates well on AC & DC(-).
		Applications :Suitable for structural & general fabrication work.

	PRIMA-6013 AWS/A5.1-2007:E6013 IS:814-04:ER-4211	Description : A medium coated, all position, rutile type electrode commonly used for fabrication, maintenance and repair welding in mild steel. Electrode operates well on AC & DC. Versatile in its range of applicability, soft and stable arc, low spatter, easy deslagging, smooth weld beads.
		Applications :Mild steel structures, Rail Coaches, Wagons, Storage Tanks, Sheet Metal work etc. Approved by: Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) Research Designs & Standards Organization(RDSO)(Class A1 as per IRS: M-28:02) M.N.Dastur & Company (P) Ltd.

	PRIMA-6013S AWS/A5.1-2007:E6013 IS:814-04:ER-4221X	Description : A medium heavy coated rutile type mild steel electrode with very pleasing operating characteristics. Electrode operates in all positions on DC & AC with equal ease and produces a soft and ductile weld deposit of excellent finish. The welds are of radiographic quality and good physical properties.
		Applications : It covers a wide range of applications in mild steel. Grade 2, suitable for welding steel Grade(s), D, B, DH27S (and any corresponding strength grade(s) of lower toughness), using manual metal arc welding with covered electrodes. Approved by: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Chief Inspector of Boilers (IBR) Research Designs & Standards Organization(RDSO)(Class A2 as per IRS: M-28:02) Lloyds Register of Shipping (Lloyd’s) Det Norske Veritas(DNV) Bureau Veritas(BV) Indian Register Of Shipping(IRS) M.N.Dastur & Company (P) Ltd. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. Trichy.(Approved against E 6013)

	PRIMA-6013SS AWS/A5.1:E6013 IS:814-04:	Description : A heavy coated rutile type electrode with very quite and stable arc, negligible spatter, self peeling slag, exceptionally clean, shiny and smooth bead, suitable for welding pressure vessels, boilers, LPG Cylinders, locomotive fire boxes, bridges where radiographic quality weld is required.
		Applications :Suitable for Boilers, Pressure vessels, Ships etc. Approved by: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Chief Inspector of Boilers (IBR)

	PRIMA-7014 AWS/A5.1:E 7014 IS: 814-1991 :ERR 5222XJ	Description : A medium heavy coated rutile iron powder type mild steel electrode specially designed for faster welding in down hand and fillet welds, giving excellent weld bead finish. Typical applications include ships, barrages and machine parts etc.
		Applications :Suitable for Boilers, Pressure vessels, Ships, Wagons, Girders etc.

LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES

	PRIMA-7016 AWS/A5.1:E7016 IS:814-04:	Description : A basic coated low hydrogen suitable for welding mild steels, medium high tensile structural steel, low alloy steel, non machinable deposit on cast iron and depositing buffer layer before hard surfacing steel. Deposits high quality welds and good ductility at sub zero temperature.
		Applications :Suitable for heavy machinery like cranes, rollers, tractors, earth moving equipment, ships, rail coaches and cast iron components etc. Approved by: Chief Inspector of Boilers (IBR)

	PRIMA-7018 AWS/A5.1-2007:E7018 IS:814-04:EB-5426H2JX	Description : A basic coated iron powder type low hydrogen electrode. Weld deposit is tough, ductile & is of radiographic quality. Deposition efficiency exceeds 115%.
		Applications : Include heavy structures subjected to dynamic loading and impact, high restrained joints, boilers & pressure vessels, atomic reactor shells, bridges, rail wagons & coaches, earth moving equipment etc. Grade 3, suitable for welding steel Grade(s) E, EH27S (and any corresponding strength grade(s) of lower toughness using manual metal arc welding with covered electrodes. Grade 3 Y 40 HH, suitable for welding steel Grade(s) EH36, EH32, EH27S, E (and any corresponding strength grade(s) of lower toughness), using manual metal arc welding with covered electrodes. Approved by: Chief Inspector of Boilers (IBR) Lloyds Register of Shipping. (Lloyd’s) Det Norske Veritas.(DNV) Bureau Veritas.(BV) Indian Register Of Shipping.(IRS) Research Design & Standards Organisations.(RDSO)(Class A4 & B2 as per IRS: M-28:02) M.N.Dastur & Company (P) Ltd. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. Trichy.(Approved against E 7018)

	PRIMA-7018-1 AWS/A5.1:E7018-1 IS:814-04:	Description : A basic coated iron powder type Low hydrogen electrode. Weld deposit is tough, ductile & is of radiographic quality. Suitable to deposit weld metal for low temperature impact strength requirement. The weld metal is resistant to hot cracking, excellent impact toughness at even -50ºC,
		Applications :Suitable for welding of boilers, pipe line, power plants, pressure vessels, penstocks, heavy parts of earth moving machineries, low alloy steels and heavy thick plates etc. Approved by: Chief Inspector of Boilers (IBR)

	PRIMA-8018(W) AWS/A5.1:E IS:	Description : A basic coated Cr.Ni.Cu. all position type welding electrode. For weathering steel. Ideally suited for welding of corten to corten steels, also used in petrochemical and in railway industries to resist atmospheric corrosion and high temperature.
		Applications :For welding of weathering steel etc. Approved by: Research Designs & Standards Organaisation.(RDSO)(Class D as per IRS: M-28:02)

	PRIMA - 11018 M AWS / A 5.1 : 11018 -M IS: : 814 - 1991 : EB 5426 H2JX	Description : It is a low alloy basic coated electrode designed to give tough weld metal avoiding temper brittleness. Suitable for welding low alloy high tensile steel, structural steel including quenched and tempered steel such as HY-80, USST 1 and A517 grades, gives X-ray quality weld. The extra low hydrogen content ensures complete freedom from Hydrogen induced cracking in the weld deposit. The weld metal also displays good impact strength at sub-zero temperatures down to minimum -50ºC.
		Applications :The electrode operates with ease in all positions. Suitable for Penstocks, earth moving equipment and welding for high Tensile fine grained steels, NA, XTRA 80 etc.. Special type of Low Hydrogen Electrodes for high Tensile Steel.

HARD FACING ELECTRODES

	PRIMA HARD-1 IS: Fe-A (Nearest)	Description : A medium coated rutile type electrode manufactured for hard surfacing of carbon steels, low alloy etc. very stable arc, easily removable slag and smooth weld bead makes the electrode acceptable in any welding shop. Performance is excellent on AC as well DC. Adequate penetration and convex bead ensures Ideal weld deposit for surfacing applications to resist high degree of impact and medium abrasion. Recommendations: Use short arc and lower currents. Within the range. Avoid weaving of electrodes to obtain. Best results. Electrodes should be re-dried at 1000C for 30 minutes. Weld Metal Hardness : 250 -300 BHN. After two layers deposition.
		Applications :Rolling Stock, TypesCrank Shafts,Gear Key-ways,Rim Gear,Pulleys,Rails,Oil Expeller Warms,Sugarcane Rollers,Wheel Rim ,Cog Wheels etc.

	PRIMA HARD - II	Description : A medium coated rutile type electrode developed for hard surfacing of steels subject to wear due to impact and abrasion. Very Stable arc and smooth transfer of alloying elements to weld deposit ensures completely crack free and weld metal is machinable. The weld metal is air-hardening type.Recommendations: Use stringer beads technique and avoid high currants. Short arc ensures proper alloy transfer to weld deposit. In case of reconditioning of heavily worm out part give a buffer layer with our PRIMA-7018 Electrode. Weld Metal Hardness : 350-400 BHN. After three layerDeposition.
		Applications : Pulveriser Rolls,Forging Dies,Break Shoes,Gear Shaft,Sprockets,Conveyor Shaft etc.

	PRIMA HARD - III	Description : A medium heavy coated rutile type air hardening electrode for hardfacing application on mild steel, carbon steel, low alloy steel where hardness approx. 600BHN is required. Weld metal is totally non machinable and can only be grind. The electrode is suitable for abrasion & impact or a combination of both. Before depositing on carbon steels a buffer layer of Low hydrogen electrode (PRIMA-7016) is recommended. Weld Metal Hardness: 550 - 600 BHN After three layer Deposition.
		Applications :Plough shares, Cutting knifes, Excavator teeth, Dredger bucket lips, Conveyor bucket etc.

	PRIMA HARD - III LH	Description : A medium heavy basic coated, LOW HYDROGEN air hardening type electrode. The weld deposit is extremely hard, sound and non-machinable. Weld deposit with excellent resistance to serve abrasion and heavy impact. Recommendations: To get optimum results electrode should be preheated at 150ºC for two hours.Weld Metal Hardness :- 525 -650 BHN. After two layerDeposition.
		Applications :Crushing hammers, Shear blades, Draggling bucket lips, Crusher jaws, Paper cutting knives, Cropper setc.

	PRIMA HARD -V	Description : A Graphite based hard facing electrode with pleasing operating characteristics on AC& DC. Weld metal has excellent resistance to severe abrasion with moderate impact. Recommendations: To get optimum results re-dry electrodes at 350ºC for one hour. Use short arc and lower currants of the recommended range.Weld Metal Hardness : 500-600 BHN
		Applications : Excavator Teeth, Oil Expeller Worams, Cement Dies Rings, Plough Shares, Muller Tyres, Cames, Cranes Wheels, Crushing Hammers, Shear Blades etc.

	PRIMA HARD - Mn.	Description : A medium heavy basic coated low hydrogen type hard facing electrode producing 14% Mn. weld metal. Suitable for hard facing on austenitic manganese steel parts. Excellent resistant to wear and impact deposit work hardening in service. Weld Metal Hardness : 200 -250 BHN Work Hardens Up to (under impact) : 500 BHN
		Applications : Manganese Steel Casting Of All Types,Pressure Jaws, Hammers, Mineral Grinders, Mantles, Bucket Teeth, Rail Crossing etc.

GALVANISING ELECTRODES

	PRIMA-GL DIN : E 4300 A 525 IS : ES 4122	Description : Designed for welding hot dip galvanizing baths. Weld metal is highly resistant to molten zinc corrosion electrode is further characterized by soft Arc. Easily detachable slag and low spatter.
		Applications : Welding of plates for fabrication of galvanizing baths, thin walled tanks and vessels etc.

CAST IRON MACHINABLE & NON MACHINABLE

	PRIMA CAST ALLOY AWS/A5.15 : E Ni.Fe.Cl IS : 5511-91	Description : An electrode specially manufactured for repair and maintenance work. Because of its non picking up carbon from the base metal character its deposit remain ductile, soft & easily machinable and retain adequate strength. Weld Metal Hardness : 220 BHN Max.
		Applications : Suitable for joining cast iron to mild steel, heavy cast iron parts where the machinability is required etc.

	PRIMA NICKELOY AWS : E Ni.Cl.	Description : A pure Ni. electrode giving good machinability of weld metal for welding cast irons. The weld metal is porosity and crack free and bonds well with cast iron base. The slag is easily detachable. It can be used for welding any type of cast iron and joining cast iron to other metals.Weld Metal Hardness : 200 BHN Max.
		Applications : Pump Casting, Cl. Dies, Engine Blocks Valves bodies, Cl. Components etc.

	PRIMA - CAST ALLOY MONEL AWS : E Ni. Cu. B	Description : Monel is a graphite-coated electrode with monel core wire specially designed for welding and surfacing of cast iron. The arc is soft and stable with least spatter. Weld metal is machinable, free from cracks and also has best colour matching.
		Applications : Ideal for repairing defects in foundry cast iron castings, repairing or cracks, broken parts of cast iron etc.Weld Metal Hardness : 200 BHN Max.

	PRIMA - SPL AWS : E Ni.Cr.Fe.2	Description : A high Nickel alloy electrode used in chemical and petrochemical industries for welding of dis-similar metals particularly low alloy steels to stainless steel, carbon steel, nickel based alloys and pure nickel. The weld metal displays good impact strength at subzero temperature and exhibits excellent resistance to corrosion, oxidation and superior strength at high temperature.
		Applications : For chemical and petrochemical industries, welding of dis-similar metals particularly low alloy steels to stainless steel, carbon steel, nickel based alloys and pure nickel.

	PRIMA CAST ALLOY (Non-Machinable) AWS : E -St.	Description : A medium heavy-coated graphite based electrode with mild steel core wire for non-machinable welds on cast iron. Steady and quite Arc, intimate fusion with base metal, self-detachable slag are few among many features.
		Applications : Joining and repair of cast iron parts, repair of defective casting joining cast iron to mild steel. Preheating is recommended for heavy and rigid sections.

CUTTING ELECTRODES

	PRIMA	Description : A medium coated electrode specially designed for faster and smoother cutting, piercing of all type of steels including stainless steel, austenitic manganese steel, cast iron, non ferrous metals in all positions. No special skill, supplementary equipment or oxygen tanks are required. It produces negligible slag and does not damage metal structure.WELDING TECHNIQUE Hold the electrode pointing towards job to be cut an angle of 450 and use sawing motion to cut. The forceful Arc produced by the electrode and sawing motion ensures fast cutting. Similarly for piercing, hold the electrode perpendicular to the job and use push in and pull out action till the job is pierced.
		Applications :It can be used with ease for cutting and piercing out of position jobs where gas cutting is not convent. Approved by: Research Designs & Standards Organisation.(RDSO)(Class N1 as per IRS: M-28:02)

CHAMFERING AND GOUGING ELECTRODES

	PRIMA - GOUGING	Description : Designed to produce smooth grooves in all positions. Withstand high current without heating. The forceful arc renders it possible to chamfer and gouge various metals without the need of supplementary gas, air, oxygen or special torches. The force of the arc blows away- undesired materials from its path leaving a clean groove.METHOD OF USING Mark the area to be gouged or chamfered with chalk. Hold the electrode pointing towards the path at an angle not exceeding 250 to the job. Push the electrode along the line maintaining contact with the base metal.
		Applications :The forceful arcrenders it possible to chamferand gouge various metals without the need of supplementary gas,air,oxygen or special torches.

PHOSPHOROUS-BRONZE

	PRIMA - BRONZE ALLOY AWS : EcuSn-C	Description : A phosphor-Bronze electrode which is characterized by good welding performance such as steady arc, low spatter, easy deslagging and defect free, shining weld deposit. The electrode can be operated easily on both AC as well as DC (+) in all conventional positions.
		Applications : Suitable for joining copper to copper alloys, phosphor and tin bronzes as well as copper clad plates and for surfacing on copper and copper alloys. Typical applications of the electrode include marine components, pump casings, impellers, gear teeth and copper and bronze Bushings. The electrode is suitable for overlaying applications.

STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODE

	STALOY-1A AWS : E 308-16 IS : 5206-83 :E 19.9 R 16	Description : A medium carbon 18%Cr-9% Ni. stainless steel electrode with controlled ferrite. The weld metal is highly resistant to cracking, corrosion and oxidation at high temp. up to 700ºC. The weld metal has excellent creep strength and also radiographic quality.
		Applications : The electrode can be used for welding AISI 301, 302, 304 &308 and equivalent stainless steel grades.

	STALOY-1A(L) AWS/A5.4 IS:	Description : A semi basic type stainless steel electrode givi- ng extra low carbon19% Cr.9% Ni. controlled ferrite weld metal, which is highly resistant to cracking and corrosion. Weld metal is of radiographic quality and offers excellent corrosion resistance to various media. Scaling and oxidation resistance is satisfactory up to 800ºC.
		Applications : For welding AISI 301, 302, 304, 304-L, 308, 308-L and their equivalent stainless steel grades. Approved by: Research Designs & Standards Organization.(RDSO)(Class M2 as per IRS:M-28:02)

	STALOY-2A AWS/A5.4 :E 316-16 IS :5206-83 :E 19.12.2 R 16	Description : A stainless steel electrode depositing weld metal containing 18% Cr.12% Ni. & 2.5% Mo. The weld metal displays good crack resistance and excellent creep strength and resists scaling at elevated temp. up to 850ºC.The weld metal has excellent resistance to corrosion and pitting.
		Applications : Stainless steels of AISI-18/8 Mo. stabilized grades, bleaching equipment's, Chemical plants, paint & dye industries and also Ideal for joining wrought and cast materials of similar composition.

	STALOY-2A(L) AWS/A5.4 :E 316L-16 IS :5206-83 :E 19.12.2 LR 16	Description : A rutile coated electrode depositing extra low carbon 18% Cr.12% Ni.2.5% Mo. weld metal. The deposit exhibits exceptional corrosion resistance to acids, salts and has very good resistance to pitting attack by chlorides. Intergranular corrosion resistance is excellent. The weld metal being particularly immune to sensitization during welding. Ideally suited for welding stainless steel of similar composition.
		Applications : Suitable for welding low carbon molybdenum stainless steel grades, also bleaching equipment's, Chemical plants, paint & dye industries and Ideal for joining wrought and cast materials of similar composition.

	STALOY - 2D (Mo -15) AWS/A5.4 :E 309 - Mo -15 IS :5206-83 :E 23.12.2 B- 20	Description : A basic coated all position electrode designed for use as a buffer layer in welding dissimilar steels and clad steels. The ferritic austenitic weld metal is crack resistant and resistant to oxidation up to 1100ºC. Most suitable electrode for 18/8/Mo steels to mild steels, welding clad side of 18/8/Mo steels. Overly on ferritic steel and building up on turbine runners made of ferritic chromium stainless steels.
		Applications : Suitable for welding turbine runners made of ferritic chromium stainless steels.

	STALOY-2D AWS/A5.4 IS:	Description : A rutile coated electrode giving 25% Cr.12 Ni. deposit having excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation up to 1100ºC. The electrode gives excellent radiographic quality weld. Besides similar stainless steels, it is extensively used in dissimilar metal joining between mild steel and Low Alloy Steel and stainless steel, overlaying and buffering applications, welding straight chromium steel etc.
		Applications :It is extensively used in dissimilar metal joining between Ms and Low alloy steel and stainless steel, overlaying and buffering applications, welding straight chromium steel etc. Approved by: Research Designs & Standards Organization.(RDSO)(Class M4 as per IRS: M-28:02)

	STALOY-2D-Mo AWS/A5.4 :E 309 Mo-16 IS :MB04 Mo-311	Description : Stainless steel electrode, which deposits weld, metals 23 Cr.13 Ni. 2.5 Mo. It has very good oxidation resistance up to temp. Of 1100ºC. Ideal for welding 18-8 Mo. type steels to mild steels, clad side of 18-8 clad, steels, overlays and buffer layers Suitable for welding turbine runners made of ferritic chromium stainless steels etc.
		Applications :Electrode is Idead for welding 18-8 Mo type steels to mild steels Clad side of 18-8 clad steels, overlays and buffer layers etc.

	STALOY-Cb AWS/A5.4 :E 309-Cb-16 IS :MB04 Cb-311	Description : An all position rutile type electrode giving 25% Cr.12% Ni.Cb. stabilized deposit. The weld metal has high tensile strength and high creep resistance up to 1100ºC. The electrode has excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion. The electrode is used for welding similar steels, straight chrome steels, dissimilar metal joining between Mild Steel and low alloy steels to stainless steels, overlays and buffer applications etc.
		Applications :The electode is used for weilding similar steels, straight chrome steels,dissimilar metal joining between MS and Low Alloy Steels to statingless steels, Overlays and buffer applicatins etc.

	STALOY-CW AWS/A5.4 :E 310-16 IS :5206-83 :E 25.20 R 16	Description : It is a rutile type electrode depositing 25% Cr. 20% Ni. In Weld Metal. The Weld Metal has excellent resistance to corrosion, oxidation resistance is satisfactory up to 1200ºC. It can be used for welding AISI 310 to itself and to other steels, straight chrome steels, dissimilar steels, and hardenable steels. Clad steels, C-Mo., Cr.-Mo., steels etc.
		Applications :It can be used for welding AISI 310 to itself and to other steels, straight chrome steels, dissimilar steels hardenable steels, Clad steels, C-Mo, Cr-Mo steels etc.

	STALOY-312 AWS/A5.4 :E 312 IS :5206-83 :E 29.9 R 16	Description : A rutile basic electrode specially designed for welding similar and dissimilar steels. Electrode produces crack free high strength joints in carbon steel, low alloy steel, stainless steel including difficult to weld steels. Ideally suited for welding of a variety of unknown composition steel, leaf and coil spring and other difficult to weld steels.
		Applications :The Electrode is ideally suited for welding ofa variety of unknown compositions steel. leaf and coil spring and other difficult to weld steels.