ER CuSi

Name: ER CuSi
Brand: SHREE KAILAJI ALLOYS PVT. LTD.
Price: 200.0 INR
Availability: InStock

Price 200.0 INR/ Kilograms

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MOQ : 15 Kilograms

ER CuSi Specification

Application
WELDING

Welding
MIG, TIG

Type
COPPER ALLOYS WIRE

Condition
New

Material
COPPER SILICON

Color
BRONZE

ER CuSi Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
15 Kilograms

Delivery Time
3 Days

Packaging Details
SPOOL

Main Domestic Market
All India

About ER CuSi

"ERCuSi" most commonly refers to ERCuSi-A, a silicon bronze welding filler metal used for TIG and MIG welding/brazing of copper alloys and steel, including galvanized steel. The "ER" stands for electrode or rod, "Cu" for copper, and "Si" for silicon.

Composition

ERCuSi-A is a copper-based alloy that typically contains approximately 2.8% to 4.0% silicon, with small amounts of other elements like manganese, tin, iron, and zinc. This composition gives it desirable properties for welding.

Key Properties

High Strength & Durability: The silicon content increases the tensile strength and hardness of the weld deposit.
Excellent Corrosion Resistance: It offers superior long-term resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for marine environments.
Good Weldability: The alloy has comprehensive weldability, providing a stable arc and smooth flow.
Low Melting Point: With a melting temperature around 1000C (compared to steel's 1500C), it allows for a cooler welding process, which minimizes heat input and reduces material distortion.
Aesthetic Appeal: The resulting gold-colored welds are often used for aesthetic purposes in metal art and automotive body work.

Applications

ERCuSi-A is a versatile filler metal used across various industries:

Joining Dissimilar Metals: Used to weld copper-silicon, copper-zinc, brass, and bronze alloys to themselves and to steel or cast iron.
Galvanized Steel: A significant application is the "braze-welding" (MIG brazing) of plain and galvanized sheet steel, especially in automotive panel work, because the lower heat input does not burn off the zinc coating as traditional welding would.
Surfacing: Used for overlay welding on steel or cast iron to provide wear resistance or corrosion-resistant surfaces.
Artistic Creations: Its good flow and color make it popular for artistic and architectural metalwork.