Class: ERNiFe-CI
AWS: A5.15
Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.15 ASME SFA A5.15
Weld Process: GMAW & SAW Welding Processes
| AWS Chemical Composition Requirements | |
| C = 0.1 max | Si = 0.20 max | 
| Mn = 0.5 – 1.5 | P = 0.02 max | 
| Fe = Remainder | Ni = 55.0 min | 
| S = 0.02 max | Other = 1.0 max | 
| Cu = 0.20 max | |
| Available Sizes | |
| Diameter X Spool Sizes | Diameter X Coil Sizes | 
| .035 x 33# | 1/16 x COIL | 
| .045 x 33# | 3/32 x COIL | 
| 1/16 x 33# | 1/8 x COIL | 
| 5/32 x COIL | |
Application 
ERNiFe-CI, Nickel Alloy 55 is used welding gray, ductile and Ni-resist cast irons to wrought alloys. It is also noted for high sulfur, phosphorus or lubricant-contaminated castings.
| Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical) | ||
| C = 0.05 | S = 0.003 | Ni = 55.51 | 
| Mn = 0.25 | Cu = 0.10 | Fe = Balance | 
| Si = 0.106 | P = 0.007 | |
| Deposited All Weld Metal Properties % (AW) | |
| Tensile Strength | 89,000 psi | 
| Yield Strength | 62,000 psi | 
| Elongation | 35% | 
Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %
Not applicable
| Recommended Welding Parameters for MIG and SAW Welding of Nickel Alloys | ||||
| Process | Diameter of Wire | Voltage (V) | Amperage (A) | Gas | 
| MIG | .035 inches | 26 – 29 | 150 – 190 | 75 % Argon +25% Helium | 
| .045 inches | 28 – 32 | 180 – 220 | 75 % Argon +25% Helium | |
| 1/16 inches | 29 – 33 | 200 – 250 | 75 % Argon +25% Helium | |
| SAW | 3/32 inches | 28 – 30 | 270 – 350 | Suitable Flux May Be Used. | 
| 1/8 inches | 29 – 32 | 350 – 450 | Suitable Flux May Be Used. | |
| 5/32 inches | 30 – 33 | 400 – 550 | Suitable Flux May Be Used. | |
Note: Other shielding Gases may be used for Mig welding. Shielding gases are chosen taking Quality, cost, and Operability into consideration.
Note:  Both agglomerated and fused fluxes can be used for submerged arc welding.
Note: The chemical composition of the flux mainly affects the chemistry of the weld metal and consequently its corrosion resistance and mechanical properties.

 
                                
                                    
