Stoody 11420200 VANCAR-O Hardfacing MIG Wire 1/16 in 33 lb Wire Basket

The Stoody VANCAR®-O is a tubular open arc hardfacing MIG wire designed for severe abrasion and wear applications. This 1/16-inch diameter wire comes on a 33 lb wire basket and is well-suited for the FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) process. Weld deposits contain a combination of vanadium and tungsten carbide, delivering outstanding wear resistance across a wide range of heavy-duty industrial applications.

Carbide Technology:

A key advantage of the VANCAR®-O formulation is that vanadium carbide particles dissolve during the welding process and then reform within the deposit, resulting in an exceptionally even carbide distribution throughout the weld. The wear resistance of vanadium carbide exceeds that of chromium carbide while remaining close to the performance level of tungsten carbide, but with superior impact resistance. VANCAR®-O deposits are rated for hot wear applications up to 900°F (482°C). Note: deposits are not machinable and cannot be flame cut.

Typical Applications:

• Tiller tines and cultivator chisels
• Auger bits and ripper shanks & teeth
• Pug mill knives and mill hammers
• Shovel buckets and teeth
• Dry cement pump screws
• Shredding and debarking hammers
• Dozer end bits and stabilizers
• Ammonia injectors

Product Specifications:

• Wire Diameter: 1/16 in (0.0625 in)
• Package Type: 33 lb Wire Basket
• Process: Open Arc / FCAW (no shielding gas required)
• Deposit Composition: Vanadium carbide and tungsten carbide
• Max Service Temperature: 900°F (482°C)
• Machinability: Not machinable; cannot be flame cut

Stoody is the industry leader in hardfacing technology with over 100 years of innovation, offering alloys engineered to maximize uptime, extend component life, and reduce operating costs in the most demanding wear environments.