ADOR ZEDALLOY 550 is a hardfacing welding electrode designed for applications involving moderate abrasion and impact. It features a rutile coating and produces an air-hardenable deposit with high hardness and resistance to demanding wear conditions.
ZEDALLOY 550 is non-machinable and provides resistance against spalling, cracking, high-stress abrasion, and friction. It can withstand moderate impact and is recommended for applications where high wear resistance is required. A Tenalloy-16 buffer layer is recommended when welding onto hard base materials.
Key Features
- ADOR make
- ZEDALLOY 550 hardfacing electrode
- Designed for moderate abrasion and impact
- Rutile-coated electrode
- Air-hardenable deposit
- Non-machinable
- Resistant to spalling and cracking
- High resistance to high-stress abrasion
- Resistant to friction
- Withstands moderate impact
- Tenalloy-16 recommended as buffer layer on hard base materials
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Make | ADOR |
| Product | ZEDALLOY 550 |
| Product Type | Hardfacing Welding Electrode |
| Application Type | Moderate Abrasion & Impact |
| Coating | Rutile Coated |
| Deposit | Air Hardenable |
| Machinability | Non-Machinable |
| Abrasion Resistance | High |
| Impact Resistance | Moderate |
| Friction Resistance | High |
| Spalling Resistance | Resistant |
| Cracking Resistance | Resistant |
| Recommended Buffer Layer | Tenalloy-16 |
| Alloy Basis | C, Mn, Si, Cr |
| Polarity | AC (70 V) / DCEN |
| As-Welded Hardness | 56 HRC (580 BHN) |
Available Sizes & Amperage
| Electrode Size | Recommended Amperage |
|---|---|
| 3.15 × 450 mm | 100–130 A |
| 4.0 × 450 mm | 140–180 A |
| 5.0 × 450 mm | 180–220 A |
Welding Current & Polarity
AC (70 V) / DCEN
Mechanical Properties
| Condition | 3-Layer Hardness |
|---|---|
| As Welded | 56 HRC (580 BHN) |
Typical Applications
ADOR ZEDALLOY 550 is suitable for hardfacing applications involving:
- Dis-integrator hammers
- Excavator teeth
- Shear blades
- Bulldozer blades
- Bucket lips
- Metal cutting and forming tools
- Crane wheels
- Caterpillar treads
- Cane cutting knives
Redrying Condition
110°C for minimum ½ hour.
Packing
Standard carton packing: 20 kg box containing 4 cartons of 5 kg each.
Alloy Basis
C, Mn, Si, Cr





