CI 114 Nickel Electrode – Crack-Resistant Welds for Cast Iron

Welding cast iron is never easy. The metal’s high carbon content and brittleness often lead to cracking, distortion, or weak welds. That’s where the CI 114 Nickel Electrode by MAXIDURA comes into play. Designed specifically for tough cast iron jobs, this electrode ensures crack-free performance, machinability, and excellent bonding, even on oil-affected or worn-out surfaces.

Whether you’re restoring grey cast iron components or joining cast iron to mild steel (CI–MS), CI 114 Nickel Electrode delivers consistent strength and weld quality.

🔧 Why Choose CI 114 Nickel Electrode?

This nickel alloy electrode is specially formulated to offer strong and durable welds on cast iron. The weld deposit is machinable, meaning post-weld grinding, reshaping, or alignment is easier. It also allows both hot and cold welding, depending on the application and base metal condition.

The CI 114 Nickel Electrode runs smoothly on both AC and DC(+), making it versatile and workshop-friendly.

✅ Key Features

1. Nickel core for superior crack resistance

2. Machinable weld deposits for post-weld shaping

3. Supports hot and cold welding of cast iron

4. Effective on CI–MS and CI–CI joints

5. Smooth arc with AC or DC(+) power

🔩 CI 114 Nickel Electrode Applications in Cast Iron Repair

The CI 114 Nickel Electrode is widely used for:

• Engine blocks and cylinder heads

• Pump housings and gearboxes

• Foundry castings and machine beds

• Bearing frames and mechanical brackets

• Cast iron to mild steel transition welds

Its machinability makes it ideal for parts that need precision after repair.

⚙️ Technical Data

• Alloy Base: Fe, Ni

• Hardness: 135–218 BHN

• UTS of Weld Joint: 35–45 Kgf/mm²

• Current Type: AC / DC(+)

• Available Sizes & Amps:

  • 3.15 × 350 mm → 70–110 A

  • 4.00 × 350 mm → 90–140 A

  • 5.00 × 350 mm → 130–180 A

🔗 Related Products (Internal Links)

Explore more from the MAXIDURA series:

🔹 [MAXIDURA CI 113] – Machinable nickel electrode for precise repairs
🔹 [MAXIDURA HF Series] – For abrasion, impact, and heat resistance
🔹 [MAXIDURA SS Series] – Stainless steel electrodes for corrosion-resistant joints

🧠Summary: Why CI 114?

The CI 114 Nickel Electrode is a professional-grade solution for cast iron welding that demands strength, crack control, and smooth finishing. Whether you’re welding grey iron, nodular graphite iron, or creating CI-to-MS joints, this electrode delivers dependable results every time.