Specifications:
- AWS/ASME SFA A5.1 : E 7018-1
- EN ISO 2560-A: E 46 5 B 32 H5
Description and Application
- Low hydrogen basic electrode designed for welding in all positions.
- Excellent strength and high toughness down to -46ºC.
- Suitable for welding medium and high strength steels.
- It can be used in as welded conditions or after heat treatment.
Typical all weld metal composition [wt%]
| C | Mn | Si |
| 0.06 | 1.45 | 0.45 |
Typical all weld metal mechanical properties
| Rp 0.2 [MPa] | Rm [MPa] | A5 [%] | Impact [ISO-V] | Heat Treatment |
| 520 | 600 | 25 | 140 J @ -30°C 100 J @ -46°C |
|
| 580 | 500 | 27 | 155 J @ -30°C 115 J @ -46°C |
PWHT 620°C@8hr |
Welding positions
RE-DRYING
For H10 350°C/2H
For H5 400°C/2.5H
| Diameter | Length | Current [amps] | ||
| in | mm | in | mm | |
| 3/32 | 2.5 | 14 | 350 | 85-110 |
| 1/8 | 3.25 | 14/18 | 350/450 | 110-140 |
| 5/32 | 4.0 | 18 | 450 | 140-190 |
| 3/16 | 5.0 | 18 | 450 | 190-260 |
