Features
- Basic thin coated AC/DC electrode providing excellent mechanical properties.
- Ensures fully penetrated root passes even under adverse conditions.
- Low moisture content coating with high resistance to moisture re-absorption.
- CTOD-tested for enhanced toughness and reliable welding performance.
- Classified to SFA/AWS A5.1: E7016-1 H4 R.
- Complies with EN ISO 2560-A: E 42 5 B 1 2 H5.
- Approved by ABS, BV, CE, DB, DNV-GL, LR, VdTÜV, and RS.
- Suitable for both AC and DC+(-) welding currents.
- Diffusible hydrogen content below 4.0 ml/100 g.
- Carbon manganese alloy core for consistent mechanical properties.
- Basic covering coating type for stable arc and low spatter.
- Minimum open circuit voltage of 65 V ensures reliable striking.
- As-welded yield strength of 470 MPa.
- Tensile strength of 550 MPa in the as-welded condition.
- Elongation of 30 % for ductile weld metal.
- Charpy V-notch impact values of 140 J at -50 °C and 150 J at -45 °C.
- Typical weld metal analysis: C 0.06 %, Mn 1.3 %, Si 0.4 %.
- Optimized deposition current range: 55–85 A for 2.5 × 350 mm rods.
- Operating voltage of 22 V for efficient weld deposition.
- Deposition efficiency of 58 % with a rate of 0.8 kg/h.
- Fusion time of 50 seconds per electrode at 90 % Iₘₐₓ.
- Supplied in a 6.3 kg vacuum-sealed Vacpak for extended shelf life.
Specifications
Last Modified | 28/06/2025, 08:25:56 |
Weight | 6.3 kg |
Length | 35 cm |
Width | 0.2 cm |
Data Sheet | https://spectrumweldingsupplies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ESAB-FILARC-56S-E7016-1-H4-R-electrodes-VacPac-carton-for-marine-root-pass.pdf |
Classifications | SFA/AWS A5.1: E7016-1 H4 R; EN ISO 2560-A: E 42 5 B 1 2 H5 |
Approvals | ABS: 3YH5; BV: 3YH5; CE: EN 13479; DB: 10.105.15; DNV-GL: 4 YH5; LR: 4Y40 H5; VdTÜV: 03012; RS: 4Y42H5 |
Welding Current | AC, DC+(-) |
Diffusible Hydrogen | < 4.0 ml/100g |
Alloy Type | Carbon manganese |
Coating Type | Basic covering |
Minimum AC OCV | 65 V |
As Welded Yield Strength | 470 MPa |
As Welded Tensile Strength | 550 MPa |
As Welded Elongation | 30 % |
Charpy V-Notch Impact at -50 °C | 140 J |
Charpy V-Notch Impact at -45 °C | 150 J |
Weld Metal Analysis C | 0.06 % |
Weld Metal Analysis Mn | 1.3 % |
Weld Metal Analysis Si | 0.4 % |
Deposition Current (2.5×350 mm) | 55–85 A |
Deposition Voltage | 22 V |
Deposition Efficiency | 58 % |
Fusion Time per Electrode at 90% Imax | 50 sec |
Deposition Rate | 0.8 kg/h |
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