58FC-G is a metal-cored, economical
hardfacing alloy designed to resist abrasion.
This gas-shielded wire can be welded out of
position. It is typically used to overlay carbon
and low alloy steels, manganese steels, and
stainless steels. The welded deposit weathers
severe abrasion, moderate impact, and
metal-to-metal wear. Hardfacing generally
does not require any heat treatment. Preheat
and post heat according to the base material
where necessary.

Typical Applications
• Dredge parts
• Earth moving equipment
• Farm equipment
• Muller tires
• Extruder worms
• conveyors

AWS Classification

Hardfacing

Welding Current

DCEP (Reverse Polarity)

Typical wire chemistry
(As Welded)
Cr 5
Mn 1
Mo 2
W 1.2
V 0.5
Others 1
Fe BAL

Typical Mechanical Properties
Hardness on 1 layer, Rc 52 – 56
Hardness on 2 layers, Rc 53 – 57

Welding Positions

F,V,OH,H

Available Diameters
.035″, .045″ & 1/16″

Available Diameters and suggested
Operating Range in Amps
.035″ and .045″ 175-225
1/16″ 225-275

Volts
.035” and .045” 19-21
1/16” 20-23

Shielding Gas  75% Argon, 25% Co2