Overview
The Lincoln Electric ED023323 Wearshield ME stick electrode is a high-alloy hardfacing consumable designed for heavy-duty abrasion protection. Wearshield ME produces a tough, wear-resistant deposit with a eutectic mix of chromium carbides and austenite, offering superior abrasion resistance compared to standard hardfacing options. The 1/8″ diameter, 14″ length configuration delivers reliable performance in flat and horizontal welding positions.
Key Features
- Ideal for abrasion hardfacing applications needing chrome carbides and austenite
- Low dilution weld metal provides eutectic mix of chromium carbides and austenite with limited primary carbides
- Provides greater abrasion resistance than Wearshield ABR or Wearshield 44
- Works best in metal-to-metal sliding applications
- Welded in flat and horizontal position only
- Deposit is limited to four layers
Technical Specifications
- Diameter: 1/8″
- Length: 14″
- Package Weight: 10 lbs
- Welding Process: SMAW (Stick)
- Welding Positions: Flat, Horizontal
- Base Materials: Carbon steel, low alloy steel, austenitic manganese, austenitic stainless steel
- Deposit Type: Austenitic manganese alloy with chromium carbides
- Manufacturer: Lincoln Electric
- Country of Origin: Mexico
Typical Applications
Typical applications include muller tires, augers, bucket teeth and dozer blades. Used in applications with abrasion accompanied by impact, works best in metal-to-metal sliding applications. Wearshield ME is also suitable for joining, repairing, or building up manganese steel parts and components subject to severe wear.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- SMAW (Stick) welding equipment
- Standard DC electrode holders
- Carbon steel, low alloy steel, austenitic manganese, and austenitic stainless steel substrates
- AC and DC welding power sources
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The ED023323 is the manufacturer’s standard part number for Wearshield ME 1/8″x14″ hardfacing stick electrodes. Alternative sizes in the Wearshield ME series include ED023324 (5/32″) and ED023325 (3/16″) for different application requirements.
Works With
- All standard SMAW power sources (AC/DC)
- Flux-covered stick electrode welding processes
- Manual or semi-automatic electrode feeders
