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S614043-084 - Hobart Tube-Alloy 952-S 1/8" Submerged Arc Hardfacing Wire (600lb Drum)

Packaging: 600lb auto pak
$24.62/lb

Package Price:

$14,772.00/600lb auto pak

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OVERVIEW

Heavy-Duty Hardfacing for Steel Mills

When your equipment takes a beating, you need a welding wire that fights back. The Hobart Tube-Alloy 952-S is a powerhouse hardfacing solution designed to extend the life of your most critical steel mill rolls and heavy machinery. This 1/8-inch wire is built for the submerged arc process, delivering a smooth, consistent bead that cures into a tough, wear-resistant martensitic stainless steel surface.

Why choose the 952-S? It offers a significant upgrade over standard 420 stainless, providing higher hardness (up to 54 HRC) without sacrificing the toughness needed to absorb heavy impacts. Whether you are resurfacing straightener rolls, edger rolls, or descale rolls, this wire creates a durable shield against metal-on-metal wear and abrasion. It's the kind of reliability that keeps your production line moving and reduces the frequency of expensive tear-downs.

Packaged in a massive 600lb Auto-Pak drum, this product is ready for the long haul. It is perfect for automated welding stations where stopping to swap out small spools kills productivity. Load it up, set your parameters with a neutral flux, and lay down pounds of high-quality metal that will stand the test of time. For professional welders and maintenance teams in the steel industry, the Tube-Alloy 952-S is the trusted choice for serious surface restoration.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:3.2mm (1/8")
Grade:Hardfacing
Packaging:600 lb Auto Pak
Weld Process:Submerged Arc (SAW)
Wire Type:Metal-Cored
Alloy Type:Martensitic Stainless Steel
Hardness:50-54 HRC
Flux Requirement:Neutral Flux
Applications:Steel Mill Rolls, Leveler Rolls, Back-up Rolls
Packaging Description:600lb auto pak

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 600lb Auto-Pak of Tube-Alloy 952-S 1/8" Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Steel mill plate leveler rolls
  • Straightener and edger rolls
  • Descale and back-up rolls
  • Caster rolls
  • Idler rolls
  • General heavy industrial hardfacing

FAQ

It is primarily used for hardfacing steel mill rolls, such as leveler, straightener, and back-up rolls, requiring resistance to metal-to-metal wear.

This wire is designed for the Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) process.

A neutral flux is recommended to ensure the deposit chemistry and properties are maintained as designed.

The typical hardness ranges from 50 to 54 HRC (Rockwell C).

No, this is a hardfacing overlay wire intended for surface buildup and wear resistance, not for structural joining.

The wire diameter is 1/8 inch (approximately 3.2mm).

It comes in a 600lb Auto-Pak drum, suitable for high-volume automated welding.

The deposit is generally considered difficult to machine and is usually finished by grinding due to its high hardness.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet
Safety Data Sheet