Specifications:
- AWS/ASME SFA A5.1 : E 7018
- EN ISO 2560-A: E 46 3 B 32 H5
Description and Application
- Basic coated low hydrogen electrode with high ductility.
- Very good bead appearance and good impact toughness at -30ºC.
- Suitable for welding general construction steels.

Typical all weld metal composition [wt%]
C | Mn | Si |
0.08 | 1.00 | 0.60 |
Typical all weld metal mechanical properties
Rp 0.2 [MPa] | Rm [MPa] | A5 [%] | Impact [ISO-V] | Heat Treatment |
480 | 570 | 25 | 130 J @ -20°C 100 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 | 75-100 |
1/8 | 3.25 | 14/18 | 350/450 | 110-140 |
5/32 | 4.0 | 14/18 | 350/450 | 140-190 |
3/16 | 5.0 | 18 | 450 | 190-240 |
1/4 | 6.0 | 18 | 450 | 230-330 |