Features
- General purpose DC+ electrode for mild and low alloy steels
- Basic low hydrogen coating for minimal moisture pickup
- Consistent mechanical properties with X-ray quality welds
- Classified to SFA/AWS A5.1: E7018 and EN ISO 2560-A: E 42 4 B 42 H5
- Approved by ABS, BV, CE (EN 13479), DB, DNV, LR, UKCA, VdTÜV
- Operates on DC+ polarity
- Diffusible hydrogen < 5.0 ml/100 g
- Alloy type: Carbon Manganese
- Yield strength (as welded): 445 MPa
- Tensile strength (as welded): 540 MPa
- Elongation (as welded): 28 %
- Charpy V-Notch impact: 70 J at –40 °C
- Typical weld metal analysis: C 0.06 %, Mn 1.1 %, Si 0.5 %
- Deposition rate: 1.24 kg/h (3.2 × 350 mm)
- Efficiency: 70 % at 90–140 A, 23 V
- 42 electrodes per kg (3.2 × 350 mm)
- Fusion time per electrode at 90 % Iₘₐₓ: 68 s
Specifications
Weight | 13.5 kg |
Length | 35 cm |
Classifications | SFA/AWS A5.1: E7018; EN ISO 2560-A: E 42 4 B 42 H5 |
Approvals | ABS: 3Y H5; BV: 3Y H5; CE: EN 13479; DB: 10.039.23; DNV: 3Y H5; LR: 3Y H5; UKCA: EN 13479; VdTÜV: 10094 |
Welding Current | DC+ |
Diffusible Hydrogen | < 5.0 ml/100 g |
Alloy Type | Carbon Manganese |
Coating Type | Basic covering |
Yield Strength (As Welded) | 445 MPa |
Tensile Strength (As Welded) | 540 MPa |
Elongation (As Welded) | 28 % |
Impact Value (As Welded, -40°C) | 70 J |
Impact Value (As Welded, -30°C) | 80 J |
C | 0.04% |
Mn | 1.19% |
Si | 0.64% |
Diameter | 3.2 x 350.0 mm |
Current | 90-140 A |
Voltage | 23 V |
Efficiency | 70% |
Number of electrodes/kg weld metal | 42 |
Fusion time per electrode at 90% I max | 68 sec |
Deposition Rate | 1.24 kg/h |
Last Modified | 28/06/2025, 08:25:28 |
Testing Temperature (Charpy V-Notch) | –40 °C |
Impact Value (Charpy V-Notch) | 70 J |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis – C | 0.06 % |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis – Mn | 1.1 % |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis – Si | 0.5 % |
Deposition Data (3.2 × 350 mm) | Current 90–140 A; Voltage 23 V; Efficiency 70 %; Electrodes per kg 42; Fusion time 68 s; Deposition rate 1.24 kg/h |
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