Specifications:
- AWS/ASME SFA A5.5 : E 7018-A1
- EN ISO 3580: E Mo B 32 H5
Description and Application
- Basic coated all position welding electrode.
- For welding creep resistant Mo containing low-alloy steels.
- Suitable for welding high pressure steam pipes, pressure vessels, boilers, machinery and buildings factories for casting steel.
- Withstands service temperatures up to 525ºC.

Typical all weld metal composition [wt%]
C | Mn | Si | Mo |
0.05 | 0.70 | 0.40 | 0.50 |
Typical all weld metal mechanical properties
Rp 0.2 [MPa] | Rm [MPa] | A5 [%] | Impact [ISO-V] | Heat Treatment |
410 | 540 | 28 | 140 J @ 20°C | S |
Welding positions

RE-DRYING
300°C/2H
Diameter | Length | Current [amps] | ||
in | mm | in | mm | |
3/32 | 2.5 | 14 | 350 | 60-90 |
1/8 | 3.25 | 14 | 350 | 90-130 |
5/32 | 4.0 | 14 | 350 | 130-190 |
3/16 | 5.0 | 18 | 450 | 180-220 |