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product_id: 192417807
title: "EFeMn-A - Hardfacing Low Hidrogen High Manganese Electrode - D256 - AWS 5.13-16\" x 5/32\" - (11 LBS)"
price: "$294.24"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
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region: Ecuador
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# Low hydrogen potassium coating for crack resistance AC/DC welding compatibility with 70V+ open circuit voltage Hardness 180-200 HB for extreme abrasion protection EFeMn-A - Hardfacing Low Hidrogen High Manganese Electrode - D256 - AWS 5.13-16" x 5/32" - (11 LBS)

**Price:** $294.24
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Hardface your gear, outlast the grind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** EFeMn-A - Hardfacing Low Hidrogen High Manganese Electrode - D256 - AWS 5.13-16" x 5/32" - (11 LBS)
- **How much does it cost?** $294.24 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **Bulk Value Pack:** 11 lbs of 16" x 5/32" electrodes—perfect for large-scale industrial maintenance and repair jobs.
- • **Unmatched Durability:** High manganese steel surfacing delivers superior wear resistance on heavy machinery parts.
- • **Precision Application:** Use low current and narrow bead technique with immediate quenching to optimize weld integrity.
- • **Crack-Resistant Welding:** Low hydrogen potassium coating minimizes hot cracking for reliable, long-lasting welds.
- • **Versatile Power Options:** Compatible with both AC and DC+ welding machines, ensuring flexible application on-site.

## Overview

The EFeMn-A D256 electrode is a high manganese steel welding rod with a low hydrogen potassium coating designed for abrasion-resistant surfacing on heavy equipment like crushers, rails, and bulldozers. It offers weld metal hardness of 180-200 HB, supports AC/DC+ welding with a minimum 70V open circuit voltage, and requires specific welding techniques including low current and immediate quenching to prevent cracking. Supplied in an 11 lb pack of 16" x 5/32" rods, it’s ideal for professionals seeking durable, cost-effective hardfacing solutions.

## Description

Introduction: D256 is a high manganese steel surfacing electrode with low hydrogen potassium type coating AC/DC. (When AC welding, Open circuit (no load) voltages of arc welding should be higher than 70V). When surfacing use low current, narrow bead, hammer or water quench immediately when hot to reduce crack tendency. Use in austenitic high manganese steel Recommendations for welding: Austenitic manganese steels, in as cast condition or as weld metal, are sensitive to hot shortness and may crack if subjected to excessive heat. Under normal conditions the base material should not be preheated and interpass temperatures above 200 °C should be avoided. Welding outdoor in very cold weather, the base material should be warmed up to 50-100 °C. Weld metal hardness, (all weld metal): As welded....180-200 HB. (no preheat, interpass temperature 100-150 °C.) Work hardened...44-48 HRC. (About 25 % degree of reduction.) Machinability: Grinding is normally applied. Overheating must be avoided. Redrying the electrodes: 200 °C, 2 h.

Review: Good rod, quick delivery, fantastic price. - Arrived quickly via USPS, The box looked like it was in a wrestling match (beat up) but you cannot beat up welding rod anyway. As the previous review stated, you have to 'bake' it before using which is pretty typical for hard rod so it will go in my toaster oven which I have just for the purpose. Have not used it yet (need to hard rod some wear surfaces on some ground engaging equipment) but I'm sure it will be just fine. For the price of admission, it's much less expensive than my local welding supply outlet is on Lincoln Abrasoweld which also has to be 'baked' before using. I'm pretty sure I'll be buying more as I deplete this box, I typically hard rod quite a bit.
Review: Welds great as long as you cook the rods first (as suggested in their pamphlet) - Have used this on several large excavator buckets, dozer rippers and blade edges. Flows well as long as the surface is prepped correctly, doesn't like any kind of surface contaminants. Flows well horizontal, ok vertical, not so well overhead. So far has held up well to several thousands yards of pushing hard DG (decomposed granite) and digging the same. Will buy more when needed.

## Features

- D256 is a high manganese steel surfacing electrode with low hydrogen potassium type coating AC/DC+
- Weld metal hardness, (all weld metal): HB ? 170
- Min AC OCV: 70 - Polarity: AC, DC +
- Application?Used for surfacing welding on abrasion parts of all kinds of crushers, high-manganese steel rails, buckets, bulldozers, etc
- You will receive 11 Lb of 16"L x Ø5/32" Electrodes

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0779PM4HT |
| Best Sellers Rank | #473,362 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #89 in Arc Welding Stick Electrodes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (30) |
| Date First Available | November 10, 2017 |
| Item Weight | 11.2 pounds |
| Manufacturer | TGB |
| Material | Steel |
| Part Number | D256 |
| Pattern | 5/32" |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good rod, quick delivery, fantastic price.
*by S***P on October 29, 2019*

Arrived quickly via USPS, The box looked like it was in a wrestling match (beat up) but you cannot beat up welding rod anyway. As the previous review stated, you have to 'bake' it before using which is pretty typical for hard rod so it will go in my toaster oven which I have just for the purpose. Have not used it yet (need to hard rod some wear surfaces on some ground engaging equipment) but I'm sure it will be just fine. For the price of admission, it's much less expensive than my local welding supply outlet is on Lincoln Abrasoweld which also has to be 'baked' before using. I'm pretty sure I'll be buying more as I deplete this box, I typically hard rod quite a bit.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Welds great as long as you cook the rods first (as suggested in their pamphlet)
*by S***. on April 10, 2019*

Have used this on several large excavator buckets, dozer rippers and blade edges. Flows well as long as the surface is prepped correctly, doesn't like any kind of surface contaminants. Flows well horizontal, ok vertical, not so well overhead. So far has held up well to several thousands yards of pushing hard DG (decomposed granite) and digging the same. Will buy more when needed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good price for a good rod
*by J***E on July 30, 2025*

Welded very good . Needed a little more heat to lay a good pass. There was a few rods that were chipped on the end the flux.used the 10 lb box and would order again.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-10*