StarBlaze MIG 182
AWS A5.9: ER 182 | EN ISO 14343-A: W 18 8 Mn
StarBlaze MIG 182 is a premium NiCr alloy solid wire designed for MIG welding of highly heat- and corrosion-resistant nickel-chromium alloys. It deposits a Ni-20Cr3Mn2.5Nb weld metal with outstanding strength, ductility, and toughness, especially after post-weld heat treatment or long-term high-temperature exposure. Ideal for critical applications like cryogenic LNG storage, LPG processing, and dissimilar steel welding, this wire offers excellent performance in creep-resistance (up to 800°C), non-scaling properties (up to 1000°C), and cryogenic impact resistance (down to -196°C).
The wire undergoes ultrasonic and high-pressure jet cleaning after specialised chemical baths, followed by a proprietary anti-spatter silicone coating process for a clean, smooth arc and longer shelf life.
- Diameters: 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.2 mm
- Pack sizes: 1.00 kg, 5.00 kg, 12.50 kg, 15.00 kg
- Excellent weld quality for high-temperature Ni-Cr alloys
- Cryogenic toughness down to -196°C
- Creep-resistant up to 800°C; non-scaling up to 1000°C
- Suitable for dissimilar joints (ferritic to austenitic steels)
- Ideal for cladding, LPG/LNG equipment, and Ni steel welding
- Precision-cleaned and coated for superior weld bead quality
- Supports pulsed, spray, and short arc modes
- Cryogenic Equipment and Storage
- LNG and LPG Processing Plants
- Petrochemical and Power Generation
- Heat Exchanger and Pressure Vessel Fabrication
- Speciality Alloy Welding and Cladding
- MIG welding with inert shielding gases (Ar/He or Ar/He/H)
- Dissimilar metal joining and corrosion-resistant cladding
- Welding 3%, 5%, and 9% nickel steels
- Pulsed arc welding for varying thicknesses and positions
- Shielding Gas: EN ISO 14175 – I1, I3 (10–30% He), ArHeH, ArHeH+C
- Current: DC (+)
- Welding Positions: All positions with pulsed arc
- Storage: Keep dry and avoid condensation
Product Details
Typical Chemical Composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | Ti | Cu | S | P | Nb + Ta | Fe |
| 0.10 max | 2.50 – 3.50 | 0.50 max | 18.00-
22.00 |
67 min | 0.75 max | 0.50 max | 0.015 max | 0.03 max | 2.00 – 3.00 | 3.00 max |
Typical All-Weld Mechanical Properties
| Yield Strength (N/mm²) | Tensile Strength (N/mm²) | Elongation A5 (%) | Impact Energy ISO-V (J) @ 20°C |
| ≥ 380 | ≥ 620 | ≥ 35% | ≥ 100 |
