Westbrook Welding Alloys Limited was established in 1993 and is the sole supplier in the UK, dedicated to supplying only MIG, TIG, MMA welding and brazing
consumables.

With our experienced and dedicated staff, we have over 100 year’s of industry knowledge, this will help you find the solution for the perfect weld or braze.

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WESTBROOK DATA SHEETS

UN-ALLOYED STEELS

Gas welding of mild steel

Description & Application

General purpose low carbon steel rod for the gas welding of Mild Steel and Wrought Iron. Widely used in the Automobile, Heating& Ventilation Industries.

Description & Application

Double deoxidised copper coated TIG/MIG filler wire for the joining of Mild steel.

Ideal for root runs in pipework and thick walled material.

Welding of mild steel

Description & Application

Triple Deoxidised copper coated TIG filler wire for joining of Mild Steel.

Ideal for root runs in pipework and thick walled material.

LOW ALLOYED STEELS

AWS A5.28: ER80S-G

TIG/MIG Filler Wire for the joining or overlay of 1.25%/0.25% CrMo steelsCan be used also for the reclamation of Plastic mould steels such as BS P20.

WS A5.28: ER80S-D2

TIG/MIG Filler Wire for the joining or overlay of Creep resistant Manganese Moly steels operating at elevated temperature (~500°C).

Typical applications include the welding of pressure vessels and assorted pipe-work, and the joining of high-strength steels.

AWS A5.28: ER90S-G

TIG/MIG Filler Wire for the joining or overlay of 2.5%/1% CrMo creep resisting steels.

AWS A5.29: ER502

TIG/MIG Filler Wire for the joining of 5 CrMo High Temperature Steels and steels for hot hydrogen service particularly in oil refineries. Servie temperature up to 600°C.

AWS A5.28: ER70S-A1

TIG/MIG Filler Wire for the joining or overlay of Carbon/Moly steels such as 0.5% Molybdenum Steel used for creep resistant service up to 500°C.

AWS A5.9/A5.28: ER90S-B8

TIG/MIG Filler Wire for the joining or overlay of 9% Chrome/Moly steels such as used for creep resistant service up to 500°C. O

AWS A5.28: ER80S-Ni1

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the joining of Steel operating at low temperatures. Excellent impact values at -50°C Improved resistance to preferential corrosion, therefore ideal for welding rebar and ties in external applications.

AWS A5.28: ER80S-G

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the joining of weathering steels such as Corten A. Applications include Architectural structures, Bridges and Exhaust Gas Flues.

The weld metal also exhibits improved resistance to preferential corrosion in sea-water particularly those rich in oxygen such as Arctic.

WS A5.28: ER80S-Ni2

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the joining of Steel operating at low temperatures. Excellent impact values at -50°C Improved resistance to preferential corrosion therefore ideal for welding rebar and ties in external applications.

AWS A5.28: ER100/110S-G

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the joining of Fine Grain Steel, rolled, quenched and tempered steel, concrete reinforcing bars, (rebar) High strength low alloy steel tubing.

Excellent impact values at sub-zero temperatures.

STAINLESS STEELS

AWS A5.9: ER316LSi

Solid MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition, (Moly-bearing) such as found in the Food/Drink Industry.

Essentially Austenitic, with up to 13% Ferrite, making the deposit slightly magnetic. Increased silicon content for more fluid deposit over 316L

AWS A5.9: ER308L

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition such as AISI 304L.

Low carbon content minimises Carbide precipitation.

AWS A5.9: ER308LSi

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition such as AISI 304L Low carbon content minimises Carbide precipitation.

Higher silicon content than 308L gives increased fluidity.

AWS A5.9: ER307

Stainless Steel MIG/TIG Filler wire with a significant amount of Manganese, making the deposit fully Austenitic. Joining of Austenitic Stainless to Carbon Steels as well as 14% Manganese. Used to join Wear Plates and as a Buffer layer under hard surfacing.

Fully Austenitic deposit, non-magnetic with high ductility.

AWS A5.9: ER307

Stainless Steel MIG/TIG Filler wire with a significant amount of Manganese, making the deposit fully Austenitic. Joining of Austenitic Stainless to Carbon Steels as well as 14% Manganese. Used to join Wear Plates and as a Buffer layer under hard surfacing.

Fully Austenitic deposit, non-magnetic with high ductility.

AWS A5.9: ER430

Ferritic Stainless Steel Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition.

Used for the welding of Exhaust components, casting reclamation and fabrication of pipework used in automotive, paper and chemical process plant.

AWS A5.9: ER385

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition (904L). Due to its alloy composition, high Mo-content and Cu, the weld metal is suited against attacks by phosphoric and sulphuric acids, it shows a high resistance against pitting and stress corrosion in chloride containing media.

AWS A5.9: ER309

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition, such as AISI 309 castings.

High carbon content for maximum strength and corrosion resistance

AWS A5.9: ER309L

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition, such as AISI 309 castings. Low carbon content minimises Carbide precipitation.

May also be used as a dissimilar consumable and for joining 3Cr12.

AWS A5.9: ER309Lsi

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition, such as AISI 309 castings. Low carbon content minimises Carbide precipitation.

May also be used as a dissimilar consumable and for joining 3Cr12.Increased Silicon content over 309L for fluiditity.

AWS A5.9: ER310

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition, such as AISI 310 castings. Fully Austenitic deposit makes it Non Magnetic.

Resistant to scaling at temperatures up to 1050°C.

AWS A5.9: ER312

Stainless Steel Filler Wire with a Duplex structure for the joining of dissimilar steels, low alloy steels to Stainless. Also used to provide a buffer layer prior to hard facing.

Work Hardens to some degree. High resistance to impact. Can also be used for joining Wear Plates to mild steel support structures.

AWS A5.9: ER347

Solid MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stabilized Stainless Steels of similar composition, Essentially Austenitic, with up to 12% Ferrite, making the deposit slightly magnetic. Stabilised with Niobium to overcome Titanium transfer problems in 321.

Operating temperature range -196°C – 815°C.

AWS A5.9: ER420

TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition (Straight Chrome) Martensitic deposit, which is hardenable.

Higher carbon version of 410.

AWS A5.9: ER410

TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition (Straight Chrome) Martensitic deposit, which is heat treatable.

Can be used to repair Plastic mould steels of similar composition.

AWS A5.9: ER2209

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition (Duplex). The analysis of the wire is overmatched with respect to the base material to ensure the correct microstructure when welded.

Used in the fabrication of plate and pipework in the petro-chemical and offshoe industry.

AWS A5.9: ER2594

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition (Super Duplex). The analysis of the wire closely matches the base material to ensure the correct microstructure when welded. Used in the fabrication of plate and pipework in the Petro-chemical and Offshoe industries. PREN >40.

AWS A5.9: ER316L

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition. Joining of all Austenitic Stainless.

Used in the food and Dairy IndustryAustenitic deposit with up to 12% Ferrite, slightly magnetic.

AWS A5.9: ER317L

MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition. Joining of all Austenitic Stainless.

Used in the food and Dairy IndustryAustenitic deposit with up to 12% Ferrite, slightly magnetic.

AWS A5.9: ER316H

High Carbon MIG/TIG Filler wire for the joining and overlay of Stainless Steels of similar composition, i.e. 316H. Joining of most Austenitic Stainless. Used in the food and Dairy Industry and where higher strength than 316L is required.

Austenitic deposit with up to 10% Ferrite, slightly magnetic.

NICKEL ALLOYS

Gas welding of mild steel

Description & Application

General purpose low carbon steel rod for the gas welding of Mild Steel and Wrought Iron. Widely used in the Automobile, Heating& Ventilation Industries.

AWS A5.14 ER NiCu-7

Nickel/Copper Alloy Filler Wire for the joining and surfacing of Alloys of a similar composition, (Monel 400) Also suitable for the joining of these Alloys to steel, copper and other copper alloys. Used in high-grade plant/engineering primarily for the petro-chemical industry.

A special application is the fabrication of seawater evaporation plant and marine equipment.

AWS A5.14 ER NiCr-3

Nickel Alloy Filler Wire for the joining and surfacing of Alloys of a similar composition, (Inconel 600) Also suitable for the joining of these Alloys to steel, Copper/Nickel and other Nickel alloys. Used in high-grade plant/engineering primarily for the Petro-chemical industry.

AWS A5.14 ER NiCrMo-3

Nickel Alloy Filler Wire for the joining and surfacing of Alloys of a similar composition, (Inconel 625) Also suitable for the joining of these Alloys to steel, copper/nickel and other Nickel alloys. Overlay of forging dies. Used in high-grade plant/engineering primarily for the Petro-chemical industry.

Can be used to join other Nickel alloys, such as alloy 825, where Micro-fissuring is problematic.

AWS A5.14 ER CuNi

Copper/Nickel Alloy Filler Wire for the joining and surfacing of Alloys of a similar composition, (CuNi 30, CuNi10) Also suitable for the joining of these Alloys to steel, Copper/Nickel and other Nickel alloys.

Used in high-grade plant/engineering primarily for the Marine, Power Generation and Petro-chemical industry.

AWS A5.14 ER NiCrMo-4 |

Nickel Alloy Filler Wire for the joining and surfacing of Alloys of a similar composition, (HASTELOY C276) Also suitable for the joining of this Alloy to other Nickel alloys.

Used in high-grade plant/engineering primarily for the Petro-chemical industry. Highly resistant to sulphurous environment.

BS 2901 Pt5: NA 47

MIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Cast Iron, particularly Spheroidal Graphite and Ductile Iron.

Also suitable for the welding of Cast Iron to Mild and low Alloy Steels.

ALUMINIUM ALLOYS

AWS A5.10 92: ER1100~

TIG/MIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Pure Aluminium Can be used with Oxy – Acetylene and an appropriate flux as a Brazing allo.

Can be used for alloys that are to be Anodised. Soft wire – best used in MIG form with Spool-on-Gun or push-pull setup.

AWS A5.10 92: ER4043

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Silicon bearing Aluminium Alloys.

AWS A5.10 92: ER5183

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Magnesium – Manganese bearing Aluminium Alloys (Marine grade).

Higher corrosion resistance to Marine Environment than 5356

AWS A5.10 92: ER5356

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Magnesium bearing Aluminium Alloys. Recommended also for use on Alloys where neither Silicon nor Magnesium predominate and where Anodising is to be used as final finish.

AWS A5.10 92: ER5556

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Magnesium/Manganese bearing Aluminium Alloys (Marine grade).

Higher corrosion resistance to Marine Environment than 5356. Minimum Mg content 4.7%.

COPPER ALLOY

AWS A5.7 ER CuSn-A~

TIG/MIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Pure Aluminium Can be used with Oxy – Acetylene and an appropriate flux as a Brazing allo.

Can be used for alloys that are to be Anodised. Soft wire – best used in MIG form with Spool-on-Gun or push-pull setup.

AWS A5.7 ER CuAl-A1

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Silicon bearing Aluminium Alloys.

AWS A5.7 CuSi-A

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Magnesium – Manganese bearing Aluminium Alloys (Marine grade).

Higher corrosion resistance to Marine Environment than 5356.

AWS A5.7 ER CuNiAl

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Magnesium bearing Aluminium Alloys. Recommended also for use on Alloys where neither Silicon nor Magnesium predominate and where Anodising is to be used as final finish.

AWS A5.7 ER Cu

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Magnesium/Manganese bearing Aluminium Alloys (Marine grade). Higher corrosion resistance to Marine Environment than 5356. Minimum Mg content 4.7%.

AWS A5.7 ERCuAl-A2~

MIG/TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Aluminium Bronzes of similar composition. Suitable for the repair and reclamation of Bronzes, such as used in Aluminium Die Casting. Overlay of Steel to produce Spark-free surface with low Coefficient Friction.

HARD FACING ALLOYS

DIN 8555 MSG 2-GZ-350

Solid, copper coated MIG wire for the overlay of all Carbon/Manganese steels and Austenitic 14% Manganese. Also suited for the overlay of Cast Iron (over Buffer layer).

Main applications are earth moving and mining equipment, hammers, percussion tools and components where the main wear factor is impact. Machineable with correct tooling and work hardenable.

DIN 8555 MSG 6-60-GTZ

Solid, copper coated/bare MIG wire for the overlay of all Carbon Manganese steels. Also suited for the overlay of Cast Iron (over Buffer layers).

Applications include rail tamping tools, hammers, percussion tools, mixing paddles, Earth moving equipment and Agricultural implements. Finish by grinding. Hardness dictated by many factors, including dilution, hardness of base material, etc.

DIN 8555 WSG 4-GZ-60-S

HSS TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of High Speed Steels, Cropping and Cutting Blades, Hot Shear Blades and surfacing on machine components and tools.

Particularly suited for materials exposed to temperatures up to 500°C, together with abrasion, compression and erosion. May be used in the manufacture of Cutting Tools from low alloy base material. Usage includes cutting edges for guillotine blades, dies, swages and hammers.

DIN 8555 WSG 3-GZ-55T

TIG Filler Wire for the repair and reclamation of Hot Work Tool Steels, Cropping and Cutting Blades, Hot Shear Blades and surfacing on machine components and tools.

Particularly suitable for those exposed to temperatures up to 500°C, together with abrasion, compression and erosion. Matching filler or H11. Usage includes cutting edges for guillotine blades, dies, swages and hammers.