ED031116 - Lincoln Lincore 33 .045 Self-Shielded Build-Up Wire 25lb Spool

Restore Worn Parts with Confidence

When your heavy equipment takes a beating, Lincoln Electric's Lincore 33 is the wire you grab to bring it back to life. This .045" self-shielded flux-cored wire is designed for the "build-up" phase of repairs. Whether you are working on tractor rolls, idlers, shovel parts, or dredge pumps, Lincore 33 allows you to add metal back to worn surfaces efficiently. Unlike brittle hardfacing wires, the deposit from Lincore 33 is tough and machinable. This means you can weld it up and then machine it down to the exact dimensions you need, ensuring your equipment fits and functions like new.

The beauty of Lincore 33 lies in its versatility and ease of use. Because it is a self-shielded (FCAW-S) wire, you don't need to drag a gas cylinder out to the job site. It handles drafty shop conditions or outdoor field repairs better than gas-shielded wires. It is formulated to bond strongly with carbon steel and low alloy steel base metals. You can stack unlimited layers of this wire to fill deep voids or extensive wear patterns, provided you maintain the correct preheat and interpass temperatures to prevent stress issues. This makes it the ideal choice for rebuilding parts that are structurally sound but dimensionally compromised.

Use Lincore 33 as a standalone solution for parts that face metal-to-metal wear, or use it as a foundation layer. If you have a part that needs a very hard, wear-resistant surface but is worn down significantly, use Lincore 33 to build it up to near-final size, and then cap it with a harder Lincore hardfacing wire. This strategy saves money and prevents the cracking that can occur if you try to build up the entire thickness with high-chrome hardfacing alloys. Get your machinery back in the dirt faster with this reliable, high-deposition build-up wire.

Typical Applications

• Rebuilding tractor rollers and idlers
• Restoring shovel parts and mine car wheels
• Repairing rougher couplings in steel mills
• Resurfacing dredge pumps and crusher hammers
• General build-up on carbon and low alloy steels