TAFA 60T/60E 13% Chrome Steel thermal spray wire




| Property | TAFA 60T | TAFA 60E (13% Chrome Steel) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Alloy | Iron-based alloy | Iron-based with ~13% Chromium |
| Chemical Composition | Fe balance, trace C, Si, Mn | Fe balance, Cr ~13%, C ~0.1–0.2%, Si, Mn |
| Hardness (Coating) | ~ HRC 20–30 | ~ HRC 35–45 |
| Coating Characteristics | Tough, adherent, machinable coating | Harder, more wear & corrosion resistant surface |
| Bond Coat Requirement | Optional (surface roughening recommended) | Typically used with or without bond coat (depending on substrate) |
| Machinability | Excellent | Good (grindable finish) |
| Corrosion Resistance | Moderate | Good (due to Cr content) |
| Wear Resistance | High | Very High |
| Applications | Pump shafts, rollers, hydraulic rods, repairs | Shafts, sealing areas, wear rings, general rebuild |
| Spray Method | Arc Spray | Arc Spray |
| Wire Sizes Available | 1/8" (3.17 mm), 2.0 mm | 1/8" (3.17 mm), 2.0 mm |
| Recommended Parameters | 250–350 Amps / 30–35 Volts | 250–350 Amps / 30–36 Volts |
| Packaging Options | Spools / Coils | Spools / Coils |
| Compatible Equipment | All standard arc spray systems (TAFA, Metco, etc.) | TAFA 8835, 9935, or equivalent arc spray systems |