E 10018–G–H4
1292n ama 1292n

Welding electrode for fine-grained structural steels

AMA 1292N

AWS/ASME SFA-5.5: E 10018–G–H4
DIN 8529 : E Y 6975 Mn 2 NiCrMo B H5
EN 499 : E 69 6 Mn2 NiCrMo B 4 2 H5

Application/properties:

Electrode for producing crack-free and tough welded joints. Weld metal is extremely metallurgical purity having very low hydrogen content. Welds are of X-ray quality. If normalizing is required after welding 1292N shall be used.

Weld metal analysis in % (typical values):

C Mn Si Cr Ni Mo
0.06 1.50 0.50 0.40 2.10 0.40

Mechanical Properties of all-weld metal:

(single values are typical values)

Tensile Strength
( N/mm )
Yield Strength
( N/mm )
Elongation
A5 (%)
Impact energy (J)
ISO - V
20°C       -60°C+
780 - 940 >700 >17 120       55

Welding Parameters
Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Amperage (A)
2.5 350 65 – 95
3.25 350 90 – 140
4.0 450 140 – 185
5.0 450 180 – 240

Materials:

DIN Standard ESTE 620; ESTE 690
EN Standard S500N, S500NH, S460NL
ASTM Standard A255 Gr. C; A514 and A517 Gr. A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M, P; A656; A678 Gr. C

Rebaking:

required at 300°C to 350°C for 2 hours