Specifications:
- AWS/ASME SFA A5.5 : E 8018 W 2
- EN ISO 2560-A: E 50 2 B 32 H5
Description and Application
- Basic coated electrode for welding thick structural “weathering” steels of similar composition resistant to atmospheric corrosion with high mechanical properties.

Typical all weld metal composition [wt%]
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | Cu | 
| 0.05 | 1.20 | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.50 | 
Typical all weld metal mechanical properties
| Rp 0.2 [MPa] | Rm [MPa] | A5 [%] | Impact [ISO-V] | Heat Treatment | 
| 500 | 600 | 25 | 70 J @ -20°C | U | 
Welding positions

RE-DRYING
300°C/2H
| Diameter | Length | Current [amps] | ||
| in | mm | in | mm | |
| 3/32 | 2.5 | 14 | 350 | 75-110 | 
| 1/8 | 3.25 | 14/18 | 350/450 | 110-140 | 
| 5/32 | 4.0 | 14/18 | 350/450 | 150-200 | 
| 3/16 | 5.0 | 18 | 450 | 190-260 | 
 
					 
				














