Venus A – Bronze, Brass & Steel Overlay and Dissimilar Metal Repair

Venus A Arc Welding Rods – Bronze, Brass & Steel Electrodes for Overlay and Dissimilar Metal Repair (SMAW) - 1lb Tube

Product Description

Tackle tricky metal repairs with confidence.
Venus A rods are engineered for welding bronze, brass, and steel—including dissimilar metal joints that other rods can’t handle. Designed for overlays and general repair applications, Venus A delivers strong, low-friction, corrosion-resistant welds ideal for marine, industrial, and chemical environments.

Whether you’re repairing pump components, overlaying valve seats, or joining brass to steel, Venus A makes the job cleaner, stronger, and easier.

Key Features

• Welds bronze, brass, and steel
• Joins dissimilar metals with ease
• 50,000 psi tensile strength
• Excellent wear surface with low surface friction
• Good color match on bronze repairs
• High corrosion resistance (chemical & saltwater)
• BHN hardness: 75
• AC or DCEP operation

Packaging & Sizes

• Electrode length: 14"
• Sold in 1 lb, 5 lb, or 11 lb plastic tubes
• Available diameters:
• 1/8"
• 5/32"

Recommended Amperage Settings (±20%)

• 1/8": 100 Amps
• 5/32": 150 Amps
• Use AC or DC reverse polarity (DCEP)

Welding Instructions

• Bevel edges to a 45º vee
• Use medium arc length
• Preheat only for very heavy parts
• Allow weld to cool partially before removing slag

Applications

• Marine and pump repair
• Bearings, gears, impellers, valve bodies
• Bronze and brass overlays
• Flaw repair in new bronze or copper-based castings
• Chemical and saltwater environments