Specifications:
- AWS/ASME SFA A5.1 : E 7028
- EN ISO 2560-A: E 42 3 RB 53 H5
Description and Application
- High efficiency basic electrode (160% metal recovery).
- Fast deposition rates and high productivity.
- Suitable for welding Steel construction, bridges, ship building, containers and storage tank welding with high porosity resistance.

Typical all weld metal composition [wt%]
C | Mn | Si |
0.05 | 1.10 | 0.30 |
Typical all weld metal mechanical properties
Rp 0.2 [MPa] | Rm [MPa] | A5 [%] | Impact [ISO-V] | Heat Treatment |
540 | 550 | 24 | 120 J @ -20°C 100 J @ -30°C |
Welding positions
RE-DRYING
300°C/2H
Diameter | Length | Current [amps] | ||
in | mm | in | mm | |
1/8 | 3.25 | 18 | 450 | 120-190 |
5/32 | 4.0 | 18 | 450 | 190-230 |
3/16 | 5.0 | 18 | 450 | 230-300 |
1/4 | 6.0 | 18 | 450 | 300-350 |