Features
- Copper-coated, low-alloyed nickel-copper GTAW rod with 0.8% Ni and 0.45% Cu
- Specifically designed for welding weathering steels such as COR-TEN, Patinax, Dillicor
- Meets NACE sour gas application requirements with nickel content below 1% and maximum weld metal hardness ≤22 HRC
- Suitable for welding high-strength steels with yield strengths up to 470 MPa
- Classification per EN ISO 636-A: W 46 6 Z 3Ni1Cu; EN ISO 636-A: W Z 3Ni1Cu; SFA/AWS A5.28: ER80S-G
- Approved to CE (EN 13479), UKCA (EN 13479), and DNV-GL (IV YM (I1)) standards
- Recommended shielding gas: I1 (EN ISO 14175)
- Typical tensile properties (As Welded): 490 MPa yield; 580 MPa tensile; 30 % elongation
- Typical tensile properties (Stress Relieved 2 h @ 650 °C): 430 MPa yield; 545 MPa tensile; 32 % elongation
- Excellent Charpy V-Notch toughness across -60 °C to 20 °C, yielding up to 230 J at 20 °C
- Typical weld metal analysis: C 0.07 %; Mn 1.3 %; Si 0.7 %; S 0.015 %; P 0.015 %; Ni 0.8 %; Cu 0.35 %
- Typical wire composition: C 0.095 %; Mn 1.32 %; Si 0.80 %; Ni 0.8 %; Cr 0.06 %; Mo 0.006 %; Cu 0.5 %
- Wire diameter: 2.4 mm
- Pack weight: 5 kg
Specifications
Last Modified | 28/06/2025, 08:26:12 |
Weight | 5 kg |
Data Sheet | https://www.elmdale.co.uk/files/ESAB_OK_Tigrod_13.26_PDS.pdf |
Classification | EN ISO 636-A: W 46 6 Z 3Ni1Cu; EN ISO 636-A: W Z 3Ni1Cu; SFA/AWS A5.28: ER80S-G |
Approvals | CE (EN 13479); UKCA (EN 13479); DNV-GL (IV YM (I1)) |
Alloy Type | Low-alloyed steel (0.8 % Ni, 0.4 % Cu) |
Shielding Gas | I1 (EN ISO 14175) |
Wire Diameter | 2.4 mm |
Typical Tensile Properties (As Welded) | Yield Strength 490 MPa; Tensile Strength 580 MPa; Elongation 30 % |
Typical Tensile Properties (Stress Relieved 2 h @ 650 °C) | Yield Strength 430 MPa; Tensile Strength 545 MPa; Elongation 32 % |
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Values (EN I1 As Welded) | 20 °C 200 J; -20 °C 140 J; -40 °C 100 J; -60 °C 60 J |
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Values (AWS I1 Stress Relieved 2 h @ 650 °C) | 20 °C 230 J; -20 °C 210 J; -40 °C 170 J; -60 °C 160 J |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis (%) | C 0.07; Mn 1.3; Si 0.7; S 0.015; P 0.015; Ni 0.8; Cu 0.35 |
Typical Wire Composition (%) | C 0.095; Mn 1.32; Si 0.80; Ni 0.8; Cr 0.06; Mo 0.006; Cu 0.5 |
Application | GTAW of weathering steels such as COR-TEN, Patinax, Dillicor |
Maximum Weld Metal Hardness | ≤22 HRC |
Suitable for High Strength Steels | Minimum yield strength <470 MPa |
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