Prime-Arc 22 is an austenitic manganese, steel joining and overlay wire designed for use in heavy-duty applications such as mining and rock crushing where a combination of wear and severe impact loading is present. Commonly used for products such as hammers, crusher rolls, impact plates, and frogs and switches. Deposits can be flame cut, and there is no limit to the overlay application thickness. Deposits will not typically check-crack, and the flux material gives a smooth running wire with little spatter and an easily removable slag. As the surface wears, another layer is produced, resulting in a surface with self-healing properties under the load.