E 8018–W
1416n ama 1416n

Welding electrode for fine-grained structural steels

AMA 1416N

AWS/ASME SFA-5.5: E 8018–W

Application/properties:
Basic electrode with a weld metal resistant to atmospheric corrosion and having good mechanical properties, easy releasable slag and good bead profile.

Weld metal analysis in % (typical values):

C Mn Si S P Cu Cr Ni
0.06 0.9 0.4 <0.02 <0.02 0.5 0.47 0.47

Mechanical Properties of all-weld metal:

Tensile Strength
( N/mm )
Yield Strength
( N/mm )
Elongation
A4 (%)
Impact energy (J)
ISO - V
18°C-
550 460 19 80

Welding Parameters
Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Amperage (A)
2.5 350 65– 95
3.25 450 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