General-purpose basic DC electrode for mild and low alloyed steels. Very good running characteristics especially on DC+. Good running even at low currents which, for instance, is an advantage in welding of thin walled pipes. The coating is of Low Moisture Absorption type.
| Classifications |
SFA/AWS A5.1 : E7018
EN ISO 2560-A : E 42 4 B 42 H5 |
| Approvals |
ABS : 3Y H5
CE : EN 13479
DB : 10.039.02
DNV-GL : 3 YH5
UKCA : EN 13479
VdTÜV : 06610 |
Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.
| Welding Current |
DC+(-) |
| Diffusible Hydrogen |
< 5.0 ml/100g |
| Alloy Type |
Carbon Manganese |
| Coating Type |
Basic covering |
| Typical Tensile Properties |
| Condition |
Yield Strength |
Tensile Strength |
Elongation |
| ISO |
| As Welded |
445 MPa |
540 MPa |
29 % |
| Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties |
| Condition |
Testing Temperature |
Impact Value |
| ISO |
| As Welded |
-40 °C |
70 J |
| Typical Weld Metal Analysis % |
| C |
Mn |
Si |
| 0.05 |
1.0 |
0.7 |
| Deposition Data |
| Diameter |
Current |
Voltage |
Efficiency (%) |
Fusion time per electrode at 90% I max |
Deposition Rate |
| 2.0 x 300 mm |
35-80 A |
22 V |
63 % |
50 sec |
0.6 kg/h |
| 2.5 x 350 mm |
75-105 A |
24 V |
64 % |
58 sec |
1.0 kg/h |
| 3.2 x 350 mm |
95-155 A |
26 V |
46 % |
61 sec |
1.5 kg/h |
| 3.2 x 450 mm |
95-155 A |
26 V |
61 % |
80 sec |
1.5 kg/h |
| 4.0 x 450 mm |
125-210 A |
24 V |
67 % |
85 sec |
2.1 kg/h |