Founded in 1990, EUWELD® is the global specialist in alloyed cored welding wires. Each of our DRILL-SHIELD hardbanding wires is specifically formulated and produced in-house utilizing our own manufacturing technology and from extensive Oil & Gas industry knowledge.

 

DRILL-SHIELD®  the ultimate protection for your drill string and casing.

 

Best in Class: compatibility Very good wear performance Multi-carbides
Crack-free

Non-spalling or flaking

Re-applicable

High-grade raw materials / alloying elements

Industry-leading in-house manufacturing and quality control

Can also be applied with tungsten carbide for the enhanced protection of BHA components

 

Hardbanding Parameters:

Wire diameter 1/16″ (1.6 mm)
Current / Polarity DCEP / Reverse
Shielding Gas(s) 98% Ar – 2% O2 or 98% Ar – 2%CO2
Gas Flow: Rate 35 CFH (16.5 LPM)
Welding Amps 260 to 300 amps (295 amps recommended)
Welding Voltage 26 to 29 volts (28 volts recommended)
Wire Stickout “S” 1.00″ to 1.25″ (25mm to 32mm), from contact tip
Torch Angle “A” 5 deg. to 20 deg.
Torch Offset “O” 0.375″ to 1.5″ (10 mm to 38 mm), depends on O.D.
Oscillation Width 0.70″ to 1.0″ (18 mm to 25 mm), depends on O.D.
Oscillation Speed 45 to 65 cycles per minute
Spindle Speed See Chart, depends on O.D.
Preheat See Charts, depends on O.D. and drilling tool
Interpass Temp Maximum 850oF (454oC)

* May use a grinder on the surface after temperature is below 100oF (38oC)*

API®  Standard 7CW Wear Test

Frictional Factor: 0.36
Hardband O.D. Loss: 0.009 in Tool Joint Weight Loss: 0.070 lbs

Hardfacing 1

Hardness: 55 to 57 Rockwell “C”

 

Support:

With over 25 years of experience and operations in 38 countries, Euweld, fully supports their products and end-users by providing technical support within the field as well as in the office and training centers.

For technical expertise, contact: contact@euweld.com

Welding products and techniques evolve constantly. All descriptions, illustrations, and properties given in this data sheet are subject to change without notice and can only be considered as suitable for general guidance. This document is intended to help the user make the correct choice of product. It is his responsibility to assess its suitability for his intended application. Drill-Shield is a registered trademark of Euweld.
* Fearnley Procter NS-1 TM Level 3, Uses: Initial Application of Tool Joints.