General purpose, easy to use rutile electrode with good slag detachability. Suitable for all welding positions except vertical down.
| Impact Value | Testing Temperature | |||
| As Welded Aws | ||||
| 105 J (78 ft-lb) | -45 degC (-49 degF) | |||
| 100 J (74 ft-lb) | -50 degC (-58 degF) | |||
| Condition | Elongation | Shielding Gas | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength |
| As Welded | 28 % | AWS | 590 MPa (86 ksi) | 500 MPa (73 ksi) |
| Current | Deposition Rate @ 90% I max | Diameter | Deposition Efficiency (%) | Number of electrodes/kg weld metal | Voltage | ||
| 80-110 A | 63.5 sec | - | 2.4 x 350.0 mm (3/32 x 13,8 in.) | 0.86 kg/h (1,9 lb/h) | 64 % | 65.8 | 22.6 V |
| 110-140 A | 72 sec | - | 3.2 x 350.0 mm (1/8 x 13,8 in.) | 1.22 kg/h (2,7 lb/h) | 62 % | 41.1 | 22.6 V |
| 140-200 A | 72.5 sec | - | 4.0 x 350.0 mm (5/32 x 13,8 in.) | 1.77 kg/h (3,9 lb/h) | 62 % | 28 | 23.2 V |
| Classifications | SFA/AWS A5.1 : E7018-1H4 R EN ISO 2560-A : E 46 5 B 32 H5 CSA W48 : E4918-1-H4 SFA/AWS A5.1 : E7018H4 R |
| Approvals | SB : ABS 3Y H5 SB : BV 3Y H5 SB : CWB E4918-1-H4 DNV-GL 3Y H5 |
| Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. |
| Alloy Type | Carbon Manganese |
| Coating Type | Basic covering |
| Diffusible Hydrogen | < 4.0 ml/100g |
| Welding Current | AC, DC+ |
