HardCover 460 (HC460) is an economical,
general hardfacing electrode where some
impact is combined with abrasion. In the
as-deposited condition, the microstructure
consists of martensite and some carbides.
This is a great hardfacing electrode for low
open circuit voltage AC welding machines.

Typical Applications
• Surfacing and build-up of worn and new
machine parts of cast steel, steel and manganese
steel, used for earth borders, caterpillar
drives, stampers, shovel teeth,
pressure rollers, conveyors, hammer mill
parts, crusher jaws, and dredger teeth.

AWS Classification

Hardfacing

Welding Current

AC – DCEN

Typical wire chemistry

(As Welded)
C 0.56
Mn 0.95
Si 0.43
P 0.018
S 0.014
Cr 5.7
Ni 0.03
Mo 0.63
Fe BAL

Typical Mechanical Properties
(As Welded)
Hardness 56 – 58 Rc

Welding Positions

F,H

Available diameters and suggested
Operating Range in Amps
1/8″ 100 – 130
5/32″ 150 – 190
3/16″ 200 – 260