E 8018–C1–H4
1420n ama 1420n

Welding electrode for fine-grained structural steels

AMA 1420N

AWS/ASME SFA-5.5: E 8018–C1–H4
DIN 8529 : E SY 42 87 2 Ni B H5
EN 499 : E 46 62 Ni B 42 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.

Weld metal analysis in % (typical values):

C Mn Si P S Ni
0.05 1.1 0.3 <0.02 <0.02 2.4

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+
Heat treatment
550 - 700 >480 >22 170       100 AW
520 - 640 >420 >20 170       80 SR

AW: As Welded
SR: Stress–Relieved 15 hrs. /580C

Welding Parameters
Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Amperage (A)
2.5 350 65 – 95
3.25 350 - 450 90 – 130
4.0 350 - 450 140 – 185
5.0 450 180 – 245

Materials:

DIN Standard TStE 355 to TStE 460; EStE 355 to EStE 460; EStE 255 to STE 460; TStE 355 to TStE 460; WStE 355 to WStE 460
EN Standard 12Ni14; 14Ni6; 10Ni14; 13MnNi6 3; P355NL1 to P460NL1; S255N to S460N; S355NH to S460NH; S255NL to S460NL; S255NL1 to S380NL1.
ASTM Standard A633 Gr.E; A572 Gr.65; A203 Gr.D; A333 and A334 Gr. 3; A350 Gr. LF3

Rebaking:

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

Approval:

LRS, GL