Description
- Classification
AWS A5.1 AWS A5.1M EN ISO 2560-B
E7018-1H4R E4918-1H4R E 49 18-1A U H5
Characteristics and typical fields of application
Basic covered electrode with very good welding characteristics including out of position work.
Particular good impact properties down to -50oC.
CTOD tested at -10oC.
Weld metal recovery about 115%*.
Crack-free weld metal when welding high-carbon steels.
Suitable for use in tank construction, boiler and pressure vessel manufacturer, apparatus
engineering, vehicle manufacture, offshore applications and ship building.
Very low hydrogen content in the weld metal (under AWS conditions HD≤4ml/100gm)
Suitable for welding steels with low purity and high carbon content.
Base Materials
S235JRG2 – S355J2, E295, E335, C35; boiler steels P235GH, P265 GH, P295GH, P355GH; fine
grained structural steels up to S420N; shipbuilding steels A, B, D, E; offshore steels; pipe steels
P265, P295, L290NB – L415NB, L290MB, X42 – X60; cast steels GS-38, GS-45, GS-52; ageing
resistant steels Ast35 – Ast52; SA 516 Gr 60, 65, 70; SA333 Gr 6.
Size, Packaging and Electrical Operating Data
Size (mm) Carton Pack Vacuum Pack
Amperage (A)
Ø Length Kg / Pack Kg / Box Kg / Vac. Kg / Box
2.50 350 5.0 20.0 2.0 12.0 80 – 110
3.25 350/450 5.0 20.0 2.0 12.0 100 – 145
4.00 450 5.0 20.0 2.0 12.0 140 – 200
5.00 450 5.0 20.0 2.0 12.0 190 – 250