HPP 100

PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL
VERTICAL DOWN
Fox Eas 4.m VD

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Excellent for use in all positions.
Especially designed with fast freezing slag for vertical down welding.
Saves 50% of welding time compared to vertical up position.
No overheating of the base metal & no risk of impaired corrosion resistance.
X-ray quality weld deposits.
Perfect for extra low carbon versions of stainless metal. 
Resistant to intergranular corrosion up to service temps of +400oC
High Molyebdenum content for corrosion resistance.
Resists finger nailing
Moisture resistant

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
Ideal for welding 204, 304, 304L,316, 316L and other common grades of austenitic stainless steel.  Other applications include: Food processing & Hospital equipment, valves, stainless piping, thin stainless installations, and corrosive chemical handling.

Welding Parameters        RECOMMENDED CURRENT:  DC REVERSE  (+), or AC

Diameter3/321/8
Amperage50 - 8070 - 100

Technical Data:

Undiluted Weld MetalMaximum Value Up to:
Tensile Strength87,000 PSI
Elongation45%

Procedure:  Welding in vertical down position, maintain a tight arc and tip the alloy 15 - 20 degrees in the direction of travel.  Straight stringer beads will yield the best results, do not weave.