Monel K500 Welding Rod is a high-performance filler material composed of a nickel-copper alloy with added aluminum and titanium, offering enhanced strength and corrosion resistance. It is specifically designed for welding Monel K500 base metal or for joining Monel K500 to Monel 400 or similar nickel-copper alloys. Labdhi Metals, a leading manufacturer, stockist, and exporter, provides high-quality Monel K500 welding rods that are widely used in industries requiring durable and corrosion-resistant welds.
Monel K500 combines the excellent corrosion resistance of Monel 400 with the added advantage of higher mechanical strength due to precipitation hardening. This makes Monel K500 Welding Rod ideal for applications in marine, chemical processing, offshore oil & gas, and aerospace industries. These rods can withstand severe environments such as saltwater, acidic solutions, and caustic media, while maintaining excellent weldability and strength.
Each Monel K500 bar from Labdhi Metals is manufactured to international standards such as ASTM B865 and ASME SB865. Labdhi ensures precision engineering and consistent quality by conducting extensive quality control tests, including ultrasonic testing, hardness evaluation, mechanical property testing, and chemical composition verification. The company also offers value-added services such as cutting, machining, and third-party inspection.
The primary benefits of using Monel K500 Welding Rod include strong metallurgical bonding, high tensile and yield strength of weld joints, and superior resistance to cracking, even in highly corrosive or fluctuating thermal environments. Labdhi Metals performs rigorous quality testing on each batch, including mechanical, chemical, and weld performance assessments, ensuring top-tier reliability in critical structures and pipelines.
Standard | Details |
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AWS Specification | AWS A5.14 / ASME SFA-5.14 (ERNiCu-7) |
ASTM Specification | ASTM B865 / ASME SB865 |
UNS Number | UNS N05500 |
Rod Diameter | 1.6 mm to 6.0 mm |
Rod Length | 300 mm to 1000 mm |
Welding Processes | TIG (GTAW), SMAW |
Packaging | Sealed tubes or vacuum-packed cartons |
Labdhi Metals exports Monel K500 welding rods to clients in the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Canada, and several parts of Asia and Africa. Known for its prompt delivery, customized packaging, and competitive pricing, Labdhi has established itself as a trusted supplier for Monel K500 Welding Rod and other premium nickel alloy welding consumables.
Element | Content (%) |
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Nickel (Ni) | ≥ 63.0 |
Copper (Cu) | 27.0 – 33.0 |
Aluminum | 2.3 – 3.15 |
Titanium | 0.35 – 0.85 |
Iron (Fe) | ≤ 2.0 |
Manganese | ≤ 1.5 |
Carbon | ≤ 0.25 |
Silicon | ≤ 0.5 |
Sulfur | ≤ 0.01 |
Property | Value |
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Tensile Strength | 965 – 1100 MPa |
Yield Strength | ≥ 690 MPa |
Elongation | ≥ 15% |
Hardness (Rockwell) | B88 – C32 |
Density | 8.44 g/cm³ |
Melting Range | 1315–1350 °C |
Modulus of Elasticity | ~207 GPa |