ED021980 - Wearshield 15CrMn Hardfacing Electrode 1/8" - 10lb Tube

Tough Rods for Tough Jobs: Restore Impact Equipment

When you are staring at a crusher hammer that looks like it went ten rounds with a mountain, you need a welding rod that can take a beating and keep coming back for more. The Lincoln Electric Wearshield® 15CrMn is your go-to stick electrode for repairing parts that face severe impact. This isn't just a standard filler metal; it's a work-horse alloy that actually gets harder the more it gets hit. If you are working on equipment that pounds, crushes, or slams, this is the rod you want in your stinger.

One of the biggest headaches with hardfacing is worrying about putting down too many passes and having the weld crack off. With Wearshield® 15CrMn, that is not a problem. You can stack this bead as high as you need—unlimited layers—to bring that worn-out part back to its original dimensions. It runs smooth in flat, horizontal, and overhead positions, so you don't have to flip a 5-ton crusher roll just to get a good angle. The slag comes off clean, and the bead ties in nicely, giving you a solid, porosity-free deposit every time.

This electrode is also a lifesaver when you need to join tricky metals. Trying to weld manganese steel to carbon steel with a mild steel rod is a recipe for failure. Wearshield® 15CrMn is formulated specifically for joining Hadfield manganese steel to itself or carbon steel, ensuring a bond that won't snap under pressure. It also acts as the perfect cushion layer. If you plan on capping a part with an extremely hard, abrasion-resistant facing, lay this down first. It acts like a shock absorber, preventing your expensive top coat from shattering on impact.

Why Welders Keep This in the Truck:

• Unlimited Buildup: Keep welding until the part is back to size; no layer limits.
• Work Hardening: The weld starts ductile but turns into armor plating as it takes impact.
• Versatile Positioning: Welds in all positions (except vertical down), perfect for field repairs.
• Strong Bonds: The only safe way to join manganese steel to carbon steel.