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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)"
brand: "süa"
price: "€ 233.17"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Süa"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/192417807-efemn-a-hardfacing-low-hidrogen-high-manganese-electrode-d256-aws
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# Low hydrogen potassium coating Hardness 180-200 HB Ideal for abrasion parts EFeMn-A - Hardfacing Low Hidrogen High Manganese Electrode - D256 - AWS 5.13-16" x 5/32" - (11 LBS)

**Brand:** süa
**Price:** € 233.17
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⛏️ Weld Tough, Last Longer – Dominate Abrasion with Every Strike!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** EFeMn-A - Hardfacing Low Hidrogen High Manganese Electrode - D256 - AWS 5.13-16" x 5/32" - (11 LBS) by süa
- **How much does it cost?** € 233.17 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/192417807-efemn-a-hardfacing-low-hidrogen-high-manganese-electrode-d256-aws)

## Best For

- süa enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted süa brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Hardness:** Delivers 180-200 HB weld metal hardness for unbeatable wear resistance
- • **Low Hydrogen Formula:** Potassium-type coating minimizes cracking and ensures weld integrity
- • **Pro-Level Prep & Performance:** Requires simple baking and quenching for professional-grade durability
- • **Heavy-Duty Abrasion Protection:** Perfect for crushers, rails, buckets, and bulldozers facing extreme wear
- • **Versatile Welding Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with AC/DC+ power sources for flexible application

## Overview

EFeMn-A D256 is a high manganese steel surfacing electrode featuring a low hydrogen potassium coating designed for AC/DC+ welding. It produces a hard, abrasion-resistant weld metal with 180-200 HB hardness, ideal for heavy machinery parts like crushers and bulldozers. The electrode requires pre-use baking and immediate quenching to minimize cracking, ensuring long-lasting, professional-grade wear protection.

## 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 | #308,862 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #48 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" |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern** options.

## 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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*Store origin: FI*
*Last updated: 2026-03-10*