10 Oct Central Steel Service Introduces Cor-Match™
Central Steel Service has added Cor-Match™ products to compliment its high-quality supply line of high-strength, high-strength weathering and abrasion resistant steels. Cor-Match™ is a weathering steel wire and electrode that serves as a weld metal that matches the corrosion resistance and the patina color of weathering steels.
Cor-Match™ 80-CW vs. 810-W
Cor-Match™ 80-CW and 810-W are both low-alloy steel electrodes for single- and multiple-pass welding of self-weathering steels per ASTM A588, A606-4, A242, A709-50W and A847 where color match and corrosion resistance are required. While both products share some characteristics, there are some differences.
Cor-Match™ 80-CW is a composite, metal-cored electrode for FLAT AND HORIZONTAL welding of weathering steels. 80-CW welds in a pure spray transfer, using 75-80% argon-balance carbon dioxide resulting in a spatter emission that is nearly non-existent. The penetrating characteristics of this tubular electrode are better than most solid electrodes because it eliminates the “cold-lap” or lack of fusion on heavier plate or scaled areas. 80-CW also generates less fume than flux-cored electrodes making it useful where slag removal and cleanup present problems.
Cor-Match™ 810-W is a gas-shielded, flux-cored electrode for ALL POSITION welding of weathering steels. The spray transfer, thin slag, which removes easily and cleanly appeals to welders. Plus, it provides a smooth bead profile.
Cor-Match™ Application
The purpose of Cor-Match™ 80-CW and 810-W is to provide weld metal that matches the corrosion resistance and the orange/brown patina color of self-weathering steels used in unpainted applications, such as bridge construction, transmission pole fabrication, building facades and other structural components used in a variety of steel fabrication projects.
Learn more about the properties of Cor-Match™ 80-CW and Cor-Match™ 810-W or contact one of our experienced sales associates. We can help you determine which product is right for your needs.
Established in 1981, Central Steel Service, Inc. specializes in the distribution of High Strength Weathering, High Strength and Abrasion Resistant Steel products.