ESAB 4860504100 OK 48.60 7018 5.0mm x 450mm (18.0kg) Low Hydrogen Electrode

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Features

  • General purpose basic DC+ electrode for mild and low alloy steels.
  • Exceptional running characteristics for smooth, stable arc with minimal spatter.
  • Low hydrogen content (<5.0 ml/100g) to prevent hydrogen-induced cracking.
  • Produces high-quality welds with excellent toughness and ductility.
  • Assured good penetration, consistent mechanical properties, and X-ray quality welds.
  • Exceeds industry criteria for low moisture pick-up (<0.4 after 9 hours at 274 °C, 80% RH).
  • Basic covering ensures reliable arc stability and easy slag removal.
  • Carbon manganese alloy weld metal with typical analysis C 0.06%, Mn 1.1%, Si 0.5%.
  • High yield strength (445 MPa) and tensile strength (540 MPa) as-welded.
  • Excellent elongation of 28% in the as-welded condition.
  • Impact toughness: 70 J at ‑40 °C testing temperature.
  • Suitable for structural steelwork, pressure vessels, pipelines, and harsh environments.
  • Efficient deposition rate of 2.61 kg/h with 5.0 × 450 mm electrodes.

Specifications

Last Modified 28/06/2025, 08:25:35
Weight 18 kg
Length 45 cm
Data Sheet https://expressweldcare.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ESAB-OK-48.60-Low-Hydrogen-Electrodes-E7018-Datasheet.pdf
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; 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 %
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 (5.0 × 450 mm) Current 190–260 A; Voltage 24 V; Efficiency 75%; Electrodes/kg 13; Fusion time per electrode at 90% I_max 99 sec; Deposition rate 2.61 kg/h

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