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 |