Features
- Low-alloyed (0.5% Mo) basic covered electrode for welding pressure vessel steels
- Suitable for DC+ and AC currents with excellent arc stability and runnability, even in inclined positions
- Hermetically sealed ESAB VacPac™ packaging protects electrodes from moisture; ready to use without re-baking
- Certified to AWS A5.5: E7018-A1 and EN ISO 3580-A: E Mo B 3 2 H5 classifications
- Diffusible hydrogen ≤5 ml/100 g ensures low-hydrogen welds
- Typical yield strength 460 MPa, tensile strength 560 MPa, and elongation 27% after PWHT
- Charpy V-notch impact value of 175 J at +20 °C following PWHT
- Deposition rate up to 1.8 kg/h at 140–200 A and 26 V on 4.0 × 450 mm electrodes
- Recommended preheat 125–200 °C for thicknesses over 12 mm and post-weld heat treatment at 580–630 °C for 30 min
- Optimized coating composition for low-current pipe welding applications
Specifications
Last Modified | 28/06/2025, 08:24:59 |
EAN Code | 7330129123742 |
Weight | 2.3 kg |
Length | 45 cm |
Width | 0.4 cm |
Classification | SFA/AWS A5.5: E7018-A1; EN ISO 3580-A: E Mo B 3 2 H5 |
Approvals | CE: EN 13479; DB: 10.039.45; VdTÜV: 01043 |
Alloy Type | Low-alloyed steel electrode with 0.5% Mo |
Coating Type | Basic covering |
Welding Current | DC+, AC |
Min AC Open-Circuit Voltage | 65 V |
Diffusible Hydrogen | < 5 ml/100 g |
Typical Yield Strength | 460 MPa (PWHT 580–630 °C/30 min) |
Typical Tensile Strength | 560 MPa (PWHT 580–630 °C/30 min) |
Elongation (A5) | 27% (PWHT 580–630 °C/30 min) |
Charpy V-Notch Impact Value | 175 J at +20 °C (PWHT 580–630 °C/30 min) |
Chemical Composition (typical) | C 0.06; Si 0.50; Mn 0.70; Mo 0.50; P ≤0.02; S ≤0.02 |
Diameter | 4.0 mm |
Electrode Length | 450 mm |
Recommended Current Range | 140–200 A |
Arc Voltage | 26 V |
Efficiency | 65% |
Deposition Rate | 1.8 kg/h |
Fusion Time per Electrode | 90 s at 90% Iₘₐₓ |
Preheat for >12 mm Sections | 125–200 °C |
Post-Weld Heat Treatment | 580–630 °C for 30 min |
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