Basic electrode with tough weld metal is suitable for carbon steels up to 0.4%, due to low hydrogen content with is crack resistant. Low spatter and undercut and good X-ray are some properties of this electrode.
Weld metal analysis in %:
C
Mn
Si
S
P
Ni
0.07
1.4
0.4
<0.02
<0.02
0.85
Mechanical Properties of all-weld metal:
Tensile Strength ( N/mm 2 )
Yield Strength ( N/mm 2 )
Elongation A5 (%)
Impact energy (J) ISO - V 30°C-
Heat treatment
540 - 620
> 460
> 22
> 100
-
530 - 600
> 450
> 25
> 100
570 C/1 h
Welding Parameters
Diameter (mm)
Length (mm)
Amperage (A)
2.5
350
60– 90
3.25
350
90 – 140
4.0
350
135– 190
5.0
450
190– 240
Materials:
DIN Standard
St 33 to St 52.3; St 50.2 to St 70.2; HI; HII; 17Mo4; 19Mn5; StE 210.7 to StE 415.7; StE 285 to StE 460; WStE 255 to WStE 460; EStE 255 to EStE 460; GS-38-GS-52. .
EN Standard
S235J2GS to S355J2G3; L210 to L415; E295 to E360; P235GH; P265GH; P295GH; P355GH.
ASTM Standard
A131 Gr.A, B, C; AH32 to EH40; A517 Gr.A, B, C, E, F, H, J, K, M, P; A255 Gr. C; A633 Gr. E; A572 Gr. 65.
