STARBLAZE NIFE CI
AWS A5.15: E NiFe-CI | DIN 8573: E NiFe-1 BG11 | EN ISO 1071: EC NiFe 1
Porosity-Free Welds, Excellent Machinability, Cast Iron to Steel Joining
A graphite basic coated Ferro-Nickel alloy electrode designed for joining and repairing grey, malleable, and nodular cast iron components. StarBlaze NiFe-CI produces a homogeneous, highly machinable weld deposit with excellent crack resistance and porosity-free welds. It is particularly suitable for dissimilar welding between cast iron and steel, as well as the repair and reconstruction of cast iron components such as engine blocks, heavy castings, machine tool housings, gearboxes, pump bodies, and reduction units.
Available Packs
Dimensions: 2.50 mm x 300 mm, 3.15 mm x 350 mm, 4.00 mm x 350 mm
Pack Sizes: 1 Kg Box, 2 Kg Box, 5 Kg Box
Master Box: Customisable packaging available on request
Ferro-Nickel alloy weld deposit
Excellent crack resistance
Highly machinable weld metal
Porosity-free weld deposits
Suitable for joining and repairing cast iron
Ideal for cast iron to steel dissimilar welding
Homogeneous weld metal structure
Excellent performance on grey, malleable, and nodular cast irons
Reliable repair of heavy cast components
Suitable for AC and DC+ polarity
Foundries and Cast Component Manufacturing
Automotive Repair and Reconditioning
Machine Tool Manufacturing
Pump and Valve Industries
Heavy Engineering Industries
Power Generation Equipment Maintenance
Mining and Process Industries
General Industrial Maintenance Workshops
Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA/SMAW) of cast iron components
Dissimilar welding of cast iron to steel
Repair welding of cracked castings
Rebuilding worn cast iron surfaces
Maintenance and reclamation welding
Restoration of heavy cast components
Suitable for grey cast iron, malleable cast iron, and nodular cast iron
Recommended for repairing engine blocks, broken heavy castings, machine tool housings, gearboxes, reduction parts, and pump bodies
Clean welding area thoroughly before welding
Remove cast skin, grease, oil, rust, and contaminants from the base material
Maintain minimum heat input during welding
Weld bead width should not exceed twice the electrode diameter
Maximum bead length should not exceed ten times the electrode diameter
Peen or hammer deposited metal immediately after welding to minimise residual stresses and cracking
Produces porosity-free weld deposits
Product Details
Typical Chemical Composition (%)
| Ni | Fe & Others |
| 50.00 | Balance |
Typical Mechanical Properties (All Weld Metal)
| Tensile Strength Rm (N/mm²) | Hardness (BHN) |
| ≥ 500 | 190 – 220 |
Recommended Welding Parameters
| Diameter (mm) | Amperage Range (A) |
| 2.50 | 50-70 |
| 3.15 | 70-100 |
| 4.00 | 90-130 |
