Features
- Double-coated electrode combining the running characteristics of a rutile electrode with the mechanical properties of a basic electrode.
- Designed for both AC and DC welding with minimal spatter loss.
- Operates on small transformers with low open circuit voltage (min AC OCV 50 V).
- Diffusible hydrogen content < 10.0 ml/100 g for low-hydrogen performance.
- Carbon-manganese alloy for robust weld metal properties.
- Basic covering for stable arc and easy slag removal.
- Classified to SFA/AWS A5.1 E7016 and EN ISO 2560-A E 38 2B 32 H10 standards.
- Recovery rate of 105 % for efficient deposition.
- Typical weld metal composition: C 0.07 %, Si 0.6 %, Mn 0.9 %.
- Typical mechanical properties: yield stress 450 MPa; tensile strength 530 MPa; elongation 28 %.
- Charpy V-notch impact of 120 J at – 20 °C for high toughness.
- Approved by ABS, BV, CE (EN 13479), DB, DNV, GL, LR, UKCA, VdTÜV.
- Minimal moisture pick-up (< 0.4 % after 9 h at 274 °C, 80 % RH).
- Packaged as six 1.6 kg VacPac rods in a 9.6 kg carton.
- Electrode diameter 3.2 mm, length 450 mm.
Specifications
Last Modified | 28/06/2025, 08:25:42 |
Weight | 9.6 kg |
Length | 45 cm |
Data Sheet | https://rapidwelding.com/files/53163234G0.pdf |
Electrode type | Double-coated rutile/basic electrode |
Classification | SFA/AWS A5.1 E7016; EN ISO 2560-A E 38 2B 32 H10 |
Coating type | Basic covering |
Welding current | AC and DC+/- |
Minimum AC open circuit voltage | 50 V |
Diffusible hydrogen | < 10.0 ml/100 g |
Alloy type | Carbon manganese |
Recovery rate | 105 % |
Typical composition (C, Si, Mn) | 0.07 %, 0.6 %, 0.9 % |
Yield strength | 450 MPa |
Tensile strength | 530 MPa |
Elongation | 28 % |
Charpy V-notch impact | 120 J at – 20 °C |
Electrode dimensions | 3.2 mm diameter; 450 mm length |
Pack configuration | 6 × 1.6 kg VacPac; 9.6 kg carton |
Spatter loss | Minimal |
Moisture pick-up | < 0.4 % after 9 h at 274 °C, 80 % RH |
Approvals | ABS; BV; CE (EN 13479); DB; DNV; GL; LR; UKCA; VdTÜV |
Description
OK 53.16 is a double-coated electrode combining the running characteristics of a rutile electrode
With the mechanical properties of a basic electrode.
OK 53.16 welds on both AC and DC and the spatter loss is minimal.
Flux produces black glass type covering easy to remove
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