CRC Weld-Aid Lube-Matic Black Pre-Treated Lube Pad, Pack of 6
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The Weld-Aid Lube-Matic Black pad is a pre-treated lube pad for welding wire. CRC describes it as being for pretreatment of wires for smooth feeding of wire with poor cast, helix, rust and long feed liners.
CRC says it is for use on all types of steel wire and is not recommended for aluminium. Each pack contains 6 pads, CRC product number 17060. For cleaning as well as lubrication, CRC's brochure says to use the red and black pads in combination at each welding station and during every wire change.
Where this product is used
- Pretreatment of wires for smooth feeding
- Feeding wire with poor cast, helix or rust
- Welding set-ups with long feed liners
Features
- Pre-treated lube pad for wires
- For use on all types of steel wire
- Not recommended for aluminium
- Each pack contains 6 pads
- Part of the Lube-Matic range, which CRC says is designed to reduce tip and liner wear, burnback and wire jams and to promote smoother arc feed (range statement, no test conditions given)
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Pre-treated wire lube pad |
| Pack | 1 box; each pack contains 6 pads (CRC brochure) |
| Suitable wire | All types of steel wire |
| Not recommended for | Aluminium wire |
| Unit dimensions (CRC page) | 177.8 mm high x 127 mm wide x 25.4 mm deep |
| Transport (CRC page) | US DOT listing 'NOT REGULATED' (US wording, not an Australian dangerous goods classification) |
| CRC product number | 17060 |
| Source | CRC Australia product page (crcindustries.com.au) and CRC Weld-Aid brochure (AU) |
Selecting the right option
CRC's brochure pairs the black lube pad with the red pad, CRC Weld-Aid Lube-Matic Red Cleaning Pad, in a combination pack (17062). The liquid CRC Weld-Aid Lube-Matic Wire Kleener & Lubricant 142g is applied to the red pads.
Using it
The documents we hold give no directions for using the pad beyond the description above.
Storage and handling
CRC gives no storage information for this item.
Limits and safety
Not recommended for aluminium wire. CRC lists a safety data sheet as not applicable for this item.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Weld-Aid Lube-Matic Black pad for?
CRC describes it as for pretreatment of wires for smooth feeding of wire with poor cast, helix, rust and long feed liners.
What wire can the Lube-Matic Black pad be used on?
CRC says all types of steel wire. It is not recommended for aluminium.
How many pads are in a pack?
CRC's Weld-Aid brochure says each pack contains 6 pads.
Can I use the black pad with the red pad?
CRC's brochure for the Combo Pack (17062) says to use both red and black pads in combination at each welding station and during every wire change.
Does the Lube-Matic Black pad have a safety data sheet?
CRC lists a safety data sheet as not applicable for this item.
Related products
See also: CRC Weld-Aid Lube-Matic Red Cleaning Pad, CRC Weld-Aid Lube-Matic Wire Kleener & Lubricant 142g.
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