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AWS Class ERNiCr-3 MIG and TIG filler welding wire and rod are top-notch nickel-chromium consumables crafted for welding Inconel alloys, nickel-chromium alloys, and a variety of dissimilar metals. They’re celebrated for their outstanding resistance to oxidation, corrosion, and high temperatures, ensuring that the welds are not just strong but also durable and crack-resistant. With ERNiCr-3, you get a smooth arc, stable metal transfer, and exceptional weld bead quality, making it perfect for both manual and automated welding. This filler is a go-to in industries like petrochemicals, aerospace, power generation, chemical processing, and marine engineering, where components face extreme thermal and corrosive conditions.
AWS ERNiCr-3 filler wire and rod are primarily made of nickel, with well-balanced additions of chromium, iron, niobium, manganese, silicon, and trace elements. This precise chemistry boosts corrosion resistance, high-temperature stability, and overall weld integrity. Welds created with ERNiCr-3 show impressive tensile strength, good ductility, and strong resistance to oxidation and stress-corrosion cracking. The alloy keeps its mechanical properties even under fluctuating thermal conditions, minimizing the chances of cracking or distortion. Its robust microstructure makes ERNiCr-3 an excellent choice for demanding applications that require dependable, long-lasting weld performance.
| Classification | AWS A5.14, ERNiCr-3 |
| Form | MIG spools, TIG cut lengths, Reels and Coils |
| Type Of Welding | Inert Gas Welding |
| Standard TIG straight lengths are available | 36” (914 mm) or 39” (1000 mm) lengths. Other lengths available upon request. |
| AWS ERNiCr-3 MIG & TIG Filler Metal Application & uses |
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| C | Mn | Fe | P | S | Si | Cu | Ni | Ti | Cr | Tb+Ta | Other |
| 0.10 | 2.5-3.5 | 3.0 | 0.03 | 0.015 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 67.0 min | 0.75 | 18.0-22.0 | 2.0-3.0 | 0.50 |
| Tensile Strength | 85,500 psi |
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| Yield Strength | 52,500 psi |
| Elongation | 38% |
At Bilal Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of AWS Class ERNiCr-3 MIG and TIG Filler Welding Wire and Rod in Safat, Kuwait, providing cutting-edge solutions for all your piping needs. Our state-of-the-art production plants are strategically located in the Kuwait, allowing us to maintain a vast inventory of over 16,000 tons of premium-quality materials readily available in stock. We are dedicated to delivering superior products and services, ensuring reliability and excellence for our global clientele.
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AWS Class ERNiCr-3 filler wire and rod are extensively used for welding Inconel 600, 601, 690, and other nickel-chromium alloys, as well as for joining dissimilar metals like nickel to stainless steel or carbon steel. You’ll find them commonly in petrochemical plants, heat exchangers, boiler systems, power generation units, and furnace components that operate at high temperatures. The aerospace industry relies on ERNiCr-3 for engine parts, combustion systems, and high-temperature assemblies. It’s also perfect for marine and chemical processing environments where resistance to oxidation and corrosion is crucial.
