Specifications:
- AWS/ASME SFA A5.5 : E 8018 G
- EN ISO 2560-A: E 50 5 B 32 H5
Description and Application
- Basic coated low hydrogen electrode Designed for all position welding.
- Suited for welding high strength, fine grained structural steels and high impact toughness at -46ºC.

Typical all weld metal composition [wt%]
C | Mn | Si |
0.08 | 1.50 | 0.35 |
Typical all weld metal mechanical properties
Rp 0.2 [MPa] | Rm [MPa] | A5 [%] | Impact [ISO-V] | Heat Treatment |
530 | 600 | 25 | 105 J @ -29°C 135 J @ -46°C |
U |
Welding positions
RE-DRYING
300°C/2H
Diameter | Length | Current [amps] | ||
in | mm | in | mm | |
3/32 | 2.5 | 14 | 350 | 75-95 |
1/8 | 3.25 | 18 | 450 | 90-140 |
5/32 | 4.0 | 18 | 450 | 135-185 |
3/16 | 5.0 | 18 | 450 | 175-255 |
1/4 | 6.0 | 18 | 450 | 250-330 |