Material Product Data Sheet
Nickel- and Cobalt-Based Self-Fluxing Alloy Powders
for Cladding and Weld Overlays
Powder Products: Quick Facts
Metco 11 series, Metco 12 series, Metco 14E,
Classification Self-fluxing alloy, nickel or cobalt based
Metco 15 series, Metco 16C-NS, Metco 18C,
Chemistry Ni/Co Cr B Si C
Diamalloy 2001, Metco 7010, Metco 1721A,
WOKA 11-50-09 Manufacture Gas atomized
Morphology Spheroidal
1 Introduction Service Temperature ≤ 750 °C (1380 °F)
Metco Joining & Cladding’s portfolio of gas-atomized, Purpose Wear and corrosion protection
self-fluxing alloys consists of nickel and cobalt based prod- Process Laser Cladding, High Speed Laser Clad-
ucts with a proven track record for hardfacing applications. ding; PTA, Spray & Fuse Powder Welding,
Oxy-Acetylene Welding
These materials are fully alloyed powders with a spheroidal Fusing Process Manual torch, induction, furnace
morphology for freely-flowing material feed during coating
application. The gas-atomization process ensures a homo-
geneously alloyed and consistent product.
Using a two-step "spray and fuse", oxy-fuel welding, hard-
facing or cladding technology, the materials develop a fully
dense microstructure that is free of oxides and porosity, and
are metallurgically bonded to the substrate. The addition of
boron and silicon enables fusing at low temperatures and
produces hard phases in the microstructure that enhance
wear resistance, with coating hardness in the range of HRC
25 to 60, depending on the specific alloy chosen.
1.1 Typical Uses and Applications
These alloys are used in a wide variety of industrial applica-
tions to provide enhanced wear and corrosion resistance.
A select number of typical applications are:
n Oil industry sucker rods, slush pumps and gate valves
n Automotive valve seats, brake drums, rocker arms, cam
followers, piston rings, cylinder liners, exhaust valve
seats, dump valve plugs and seats, shifter forks
n Hot forming and extrusion dies
n Exhaust fans and dust collectors Photomicrograph of a typical gas-atomized self-fluxing powder.
n Hot crushing rolls and forging tools
n Buffing and polishing fixtures
n Concrete mixer screw conveyors
n Plug gages, lathe and grinder dead centers n Servomotor shafts
n Tobacco grinding hammers n Bond coat to improve adherence and oxidation resis-
n Pump and valve seats and shafts tance of a non-bonding thermal spray top coat
n Drum doctor blades n Buttering layer to enhance wetting of some hardface ma-
n Chip breakers terials (Metco 1721A)
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2 Material Information
2.1 Chemical Composition
Weight Percent (nominal)
Product Ni Co Cr B Si C Fe Cu Mo
Metco 11A Bal. – 15.0 3.0 4.5 0.65 3.5 – –
Metco 11B Bal. – 15.0 3.0 4.5 0.65 3.5 – –
Metco 11C Bal. – 15.0 3.0 4.5 0.65 3.5 – –
Metco 11D Bal. – 15.0 3.0 4.5 0.65 3.5 – –
Metco 12A Bal. – 7.5 1.7 3.5 0.25 2.5 – –
Metco 12C Bal. – 7.5 1.7 3.5 0.25 2.5 – –
Metco 14E Bal. – 11.0 2.2 3.7 0.5 2.75 – –
Metco 15E Bal. – 17.0 3.5 4.0 1 4.0 – –
Metco 15F Bal. – 17.0 3.5 4.0 1 4.0 – –
Metco 16C-NS Bal. – 17.0 3.7 4.0 0.6 3.0 2.5 2.5
Metco 18C 27.0 40.0 18.0 3.0 3.5 0.2 2.5 – 6
Diamalloy 2001 Bal. – 17.0 3.5 4.0 1 4.0 – –
Metco 7010 Bal. – – 1.8 3.5 – – – –
Metco 1721A Bal --- 7.5 (report) 3.5 --- 2.5 --- ---
WOKA 11-50-09 Bal. – 11.0 2.3 3.8 0.45 2.8 – –
2.2 Particle Size Distribution
Product Nominal Range µm Manufacture
Metco 11A –53 +20 Gas Atomized
Metco 11B –106 +45 Gas Atomized
Metco 11C –106 +20 Gas Atomized
Metco 11D –150 +63 Gas Atomized
Metco 12A –150 +63 Gas Atomized
Metco 12C –125 +53 Gas Atomized
Metco 14E –125 +45 Gas Atomized
Metco 15E –106 +45 Gas Atomized
Metco 15F –53 +15 a Gas Atomized
Metco 16C-NS –125 +53 Gas Atomized Blend
Metco 18C –125 +53 Gas Atomized
Diamalloy 2001 –45 +15 Gas Atomized
Metco 7010 –180 +53 Gas Atomized
Metco 1721A -125 +20 Gas Atomized
WOKA 11-50-09 –125 +63 Gas Atomized
Upper particle size analysis using sieve in accordance with ASTM B214; lower size analysis using laser diffraction (Microtrac), unless noted
a Particle size analysis by laser diffraction (Microtrac).
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2.3 Recommended Process
Product LC EHLA PTA Spray & Fuse Oxy-Acetylene
Powder Welding Welding
Metco 11A
Metco 11B
Metco 11C
Metco 11D
Metco 12A
Metco 12C
Metco 14E
Metco 15E
Metco 15F
Metco 16C-NS
Metco 18C
Diamalloy 2001
Metco 7010
Metco 1721A
WOKA 11-50-09
= Recommended; = Acceptable;
LC = Laser Cladding; EHLA = High Speed Laser Cladding; PTA = Plasma Transferred Arc; OAW = Oxy-Acetylene Welding
2.4 Key Selection Criteria
n The selection of a particular alloy depends on several n Metco 12 series is recommended where a hardness of
factors: HRC 35 is sufficient for wear resistance and where ma-
n Desired coating hardness chinability of the coating is important.
n Required wear and corrosion resistance for the n Metco 14E coatings, with a fused hardness of HRC 45 –
application 50, are harder than Metco 12C coatings and suitable
n Coating fluidity during the fusing process where thick, wear resistant coatings are desired. In this
n Type of finish machining / grinding required for the respect, these are better than the harder Metco 15E
fused coating coatings, which may be susceptible to cracking when
n Susceptibility to cracking on hardenable steel substrates applied as a thick coating on highly hardenable steels.
n Desired surface finish of the fused coating n Coatings of Metco 14E are not easily machined, but can
n Metco 11 and 12 series products are optimized for bet- be ground to a good finish.
ter wetting and fusing behavior. Deposits of these materi- n In general, the wear resistance of Metco 15E, Metco 15F,
als provide: Metco 16C-NS and Metco 18C are very similar despite
n Excellent fusing behavior with reduced porosity levels differences in coating hardness.
n Better batch-to-batch material consistency as well as n Metco 15E coatings have a typical hardness of HRC
deposition results due to their tightly controlled chemistry. 60 and produce dense, pore-free coatings with high wear
n Somewhat lower deposit hardness compared to the resistance and corrosion resistance.
Metco 15 series, but less susceptible to cracking de- n Metco 15F coatings are similar in composition and hard-
pending on the parameters used. ness to that of Metco 15E coatings, but are suitable for
n Available in various particle size distributions for use thin coatings with better surface finish and superior thick-
with a wide-range of processes, including convention, ness control.
high speed and ultra high speed laser cladding. n Metco 15E and Metco 15F produce smooth surfaces that
n Suitability for blending with carbides or other hard require very little stock removal after fusing to get a clean
phase materials with excellent feeding behavior for surface.
welding using laser cladding, PTA or puddle torch.
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2.4 Key Selection Criteria (continued) 2.5 Related Products
n Metco 16C-NS coatings are similar to Metco 15E coat- n Metco Joining & Cladding also offers a number of
ings, but have superior resistance to corrosion against a self-fluxing alloys blended with tungsten carbide. The ma-
variety of acids and aqueous media. They can also be trix of these materials are nickel-based, with hardness of
applied much thicker than Metco 15E coatings and offer the fused coatings similar to the materials in this data-
better resistance to cracking. Metco 16C-NS is the best sheet. However, the carbide phase will offer additional
choice when coatings thicker than 1.5 mm (0.06 in) are hardness and wear resistance, with particular resistance
required, or for thinner coatings on complex geometries. to abrasion and fretting. These products include:
However, coatings of Metco 16C-NS may require more
stock removal after fusing to get a smooth, clean surface Metco 31C-NS
n Metco 18C, a cobalt-based material which is recom- Metco 36C
mended for use on substrates that cause cracking issues
Metco 32C
such as alloyed steels, 400 series steels. It is recom-
Woka 7701
mended for plungers used to produce glass molds.
n Metco 7010 is a chromium-free alloy that can be used in Metco 34F
applications requiring high toughness and ductility with very Woka 7702
good fluidity and wetting behavior. It is useful for both mild Metco 34FP
corrosion applications and buildup of worn parts. It can be Woka 7703
blended with tungsten carbide to provide a wear-resistant
coating with a high toughness matrix for impact wear appli- Tungsten carbide powders that can be blended with the
cations. It can also be used for PTA applications. self-fluxing alloys in this datasheet are also available.
n Metco 1721A acts as a bond coating between substrate
and applied hardfacing to improve the wetting between
the two materials and reduce the oxidation of the sub-
strate during the deposition of the hardfacing.
n WOKA 11-50-09 is recommended where a hardness of
HRC 35 is sufficient for wear resistance and where ma-
chinability of the coating is important.
2.6 Customer Specifications
Product Customer Specification
Metco 16C-NS Rolls-Royce plc MSRR 9507/7
3 Coating Information
3.1 Processing Notes
Generally, components constructed from most SAE steels SAE steels with a carbon content greater than 0.25 % also
with less than 0.25 % carbon content, 405-series stainless require a preheat of approximately 260 – 370 °C (500 – 700
steels, 430-series stainless steels (maximum carbon content °F). For martensitic stainless steels where martensitic trans-
of 0.1 %) and several nickel and cobalt based high-tempera- formations cause thermal expansion mismatches, a preheat
ture alloys can be used without any special precautions. prior to spraying and fusing should be followed by an iso-
thermal annealing to avoid cracking.
For components constructed from austenitic stainless steels
and highly hardenable martensitic stainless steels, special Some free-machining stainless steels and stainless steels
precautions are necessary to avoid cracking. For example, with high aluminum and / or titanium content are not suitable
300-series austenitic stainless steels require a preheat of ap- substrates for self-fluxing alloy coatings.
proximately 315 – 370 °C (600 – 700 °F) prior to spraying to
alleviate high expansion problems.
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3.2 Coating Parameters
Please contact your Metco Joining & Cladding Account Rep- application requirements, the services of Metco Joining &
resentative for parameters availability. For specific coating Cladding’s Coating S olution Centers are available.
3.3 Fusing
These coatings can be fused using an acetylene torch, an Furnace Fusing:
induction heating coil or batch-processed in a furnace. While controlled atmosphere furnaces are recommended,
precise atmosphere control is not essential. Avoid oxidizing
Torch Fusing: atmospheres, particularly on large and heavy components
Adjust the torch to a slightly reducing flame with an oxygen that require extended furnace cycles. Therefore a hydrogen
to acetylene ratio of 3:4. or Exogas reducing atmosphere is recommended.
Preheat the work evenly from a distance of approximately Ramp the furnace temperatures to the recommended fusing
100 – 125 mm (4 – 5 in), moving the flame back and forth temperature as fast as possible while avoiding distortion
over the surface to a temperature of approximately 315 – of the workpiece. Hold at temperature a sufficient time to
540 °C (600 – 1000 °F). Do not heat small areas to a high complete fusing. Excessive time at the fusing temperature
local temperature as the coating may expand rapidly and will result in diffusion of the coating, which may reduce
separate from the substrate. coating hardness and corrosion resistance.
After preheating, move the torch to a distance of approxi- To cool, ramp down slowly to avoid part distortion and
mately 32 mm (1.25 in) to the workpiece. Avoid the coating cracking of the coating. Quenching is not recommended.
edges. Oscillate the torch slightly as the fusing point is
reached. The coating will exhibit a glossy ‘shine’ when it Induction Fusing:
fuses. Do not overheat or the coating may sag or run. Use of induction coils to fuse these coat is a very good
production fusing method, particularly for shafts, bushings
After fusing, cool the part slowly to avoid cracking of the and glass mold plungers. Use coils properly sized for the
coating. One way to cool slowly is to bury the part in vermic- part to be fused.
ulite in a metal container.
3.4 Recommended Finishing Method
Adjust to low stock removal rates when grinding or machin- Product Finishing Method
ing. Where grinding is recommended, use 30 – 60 grit for Metco 11A Grinding, diamond
rough grinding and 60 – 120 grit for finish grinding.
Metco 11B Grinding, diamond
Metco 11C Grinding, diamond
In some cases, customers have reported good success ma-
chining with boron-nitrided tools as an alternative to grinding Metco 11D Grinding, diamond
for those coatings where grinding is recommended. Metco 12C Machining, carbide-tool
Metco 14E Grinding, diamond (preferred) or green SiC
Metco 15E Grinding, diamond (preferred) or green SiC
Metco 15F Grinding, diamond (preferred) or green SiC
Metco 16C-NS Grinding, diamond (preferred) or green SiC
Metco 18C Grinding, diamond (preferred) or green SiC
Diamalloy 2001 Grinding, diamond (preferred) or green SiC
Metco 7010 Grinding, diamond (preferred) or green SiC
Metco 1721A Machining, carbide-tool
Amdry 7050 Grinding, diamond (preferred) or green SiC
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4 Commercial Information
4.1 Ordering Information and Availability
Product Order No. Package Size Availability Distribution
Metco 11A 1301201 5 kg (approx. 11 lb) Stock Global
Metco 11B 1301203 5 kg (approx. 11 lb) Stock Global
Metco 11C 1301205 5 kg (approx. 11 lb) Stock Global
Metco 11D 1301206 5 kg (approx. 11 lb) Stock Global
Metco 12A 1301235 5 kg (approx. 11 lb) Special Order Global
Metco 12C 1002519 5 kg (approx. 11 lb) Stock Global
Metco 14E 1051112 10 lb (approx. 4.5 kg) Stock Global
Metco 15E 1051113 10 lb (approx. 4.5 kg) Stock Global
Metco 15F 1051117 10 lb (approx. 4.5 kg) Stock Global
Metco 16C-NS 1029071 10 lb (approx. 4.5 kg) Stock Global
Metco 18C 1000053 5 lb (approx. 2.25 kg) Special Order Global
Diamalloy 2001 1000787 5 lb (approx. 2.25 kg) Stock Global
Metco 7010 a 1083802 10 lb (approx. 4.5 kg) Stock Global
Metco 1721A 1308774 10 lb (approx. 4.5 kg) Stock Global
WOKA 11-50-09 1068985 5 kg (approx. 11 lb) Special Order Global
aWhen purchasing this product from an Metco Joining & Cladding facility in Germany, an authorized German export license (BAFA) is required. Please contact your
Metco Joining & Cladding Account Representative or Customer Service for more information.
4.2 Handling Recommendations Product SDS No.
n Store in the original container in a dry location. Metco 11A 50-2324
n Carefully tumble contents prior to use to prevent segrega- Metco 11B 50-2324
tion, but avoid breakdown of friable components. Metco 11C 50-2324
n Open containers should be stored in a drying oven at Metco 11D 50-2324
temperatures to prevent moisture pickup. Avoid pro-
Metco 12A 50-100
longed storage at elevated temperatures.
Metco 12C 50-100
Metco 14E 50-101
4.3 Safety Recommendations Metco 15E 50-413
See the correct SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for the product Metco 15F 50-413
of interest localized for the country where the material will Metco 16C-NS 50-102
be used. SDS are available from the Metco Joining & Clad-
Metco 18C 50-103
ding web site at [Link]
Diamalloy 2001 50-413
(Resources – Safety Data Sheets).
Metco 7010 50-1039
Metco 1721A 50-2701
WOKA 11-50-09 50-1178
Information is subject to change without prior notice.
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