E 7018–G
1301n ama 1301n

Welding electrode for fine-grained structural steels

AMA 1301N

AWS/ASME SFA-5.5: E 7018–G
DIN 8529 : E Y 38 65 1 Ni Cu B
EN 499 : E 38 5 Z B 42

Application/properties:

Electrode depositing a weld metal resistant to atmospheric corrosion for welding similar “weathering” steels.The weld metal features good toughness featureproperties, thus being suitable for welding thicker section. Welds are of X-ray quality.

Weld metal analysis in % (typical values):

C Mn Si Cu Ni
0.06 1.00 0.4 0.45 1.00

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       -40°C+
500 - 600 >380 >25 200       80

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 St 37-2 to St 60-2; St 52-3 Cu 3; WStE 37-2;
EN Standard S235JR, S235JRW. S355JRW, S355J2G3 Cu.
ASTM Standard ASTM A36, A283 Gr. B, C

Rebaking:

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