GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

All position electrode that deposits a fast, smooth, corrosion resistant weld without spatter. The special coating produces a slag, which provides excellent protection to the weld deposit, yet is very easy to remove after slight cooling. The low carbon content prevents carbides from being formed at the grain boundaries and resultant intergranular corrosion.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: Welding 302, 304, 308, 316L Stainless steels. Fabricating and repair of standard and low carbon, molybdenum-bearing, austenitic stainless steels. Commonly used to weld tanks, pipes, fittings, etc. in chemical plants and paper mills. Also used by the food, dairy and distillery industries. Ideal as a protective overlay, for steel that must resist corrosion.

Welding Parameters

Diameter

3/32"

1/8"

Amperage

40-90

75-120

Current

AC or DC Reverse Polarity (electrode+)

Technical Data:

Tensile Strength ...up to 100,000 PSI

Yield Strength..up to 65,000 PSI

Elongation....approx 40%

Corrosion Resistancevery good

Procedure: Thoroughly clean weld area of all foreign material. A 600 bevel should be used when butt welding parts 3/16" (5.0mm) and heavier. Do not preheat. Tack parts to maintain alignment. Hold a medium short arc with electrode tilted 150 in the direction of travel. Prevent excessive heat build-up during welding operations. Remove slag between passes. Allow to cool slowly.