Hardfacing Wire        Applications & Key Features

Our wide range of cobalt-base metal-cored wires is suitable for both automatic and semi-automatic applications. The standard alloys are used for MIG/metal-cored and solid welding whilst specially modified versions can be used for open arc welding.

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ApplicationsKey FeaturesProduct

  • Wear Pads

  • Mixer Rotors

  • Pump Sleeves


  • Cobalt, chrome, high tungsten

  • Excellent for abrasion and corrosion resistance

  • Retains hardness at temperatures exceeding 1400ºF (760ºC)

  • These key features can be used on all Weartech WT-1 products

WT-1 Metal Cored Wire (GMAW)

  • Shear Blades

  • Fluid Flow Valves

  • Extrusion Screws

  • Roll Bushings

  • Valve Bearing Surface


  • Cobalt, high chromium, high tungsten

  • Excellent for corrosion resistance, wear and galling

  • Most flexible and widely used of the cobalt alloys due to overall performance

  • Retains hardness up to 930ºF (500ºC)

WT-6 Metal Cored Wire (GMAW)

  • Chain Saw Bars

  • Saw Teeth

  • Extrusion Dies


  • Very high chromium, high carbon, high tungsten

  • High resistance to corrosion and galling at elevated temperatures

  • Maintains hardness up to 1300ºF (700ºC)

  • Intermediate alloy between WT-1 and WT-6

WT-12 Metal Cored Wire (GMAW)

  • Steam Valves

  • Hot Shears

  • Chemical and Petrochemical Valves

  • Cavation Repair

  • Forging Dies


  • Steam Valves

  • Hot Shears

  • Chemical and Petrochemical Valves

  • Cavation Repair

  • Forging Dies

WT-21 Metal Cored Wire (GMAW)

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