E7018-1
Suitable welding positions
CWB to CSA W48-14 Classification: E4918-1-H8 AWS/ASME A5.1 - 04 E7018-1
Typical applications
For Aluminum-killed Steel for Low Temperature Applications Covering is low hydrogen, iron powder; common of welding applications include structural steels for buildings, bridge construction, storage tanks fabrication, ship building, and industrial and mining machinery fabrication., fabrication and repair of liquefied petroleum gas storage tanksCharacteristics on usage
- Excellent impact value at -46° C (-51 ° F)
- Very good striking and re-striking properties
- Excellent usability with direct current applications
- Excellent mechanical properties and radiographic soundness
- Good bead appearance and slag removal
- Re-dry the electrode at 300 – 400° C for 60 – 120 minutes prior to use
Typical chemical composition of all-weld-metal (%)
| C | Si | Mn | Ni | Ti | B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.07 | 0.58 | 1.38 | 0.15 | 0.023 | 0.003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sizes available and recommended currents (DC +)
| Dia. (mm) Length (mm) | 2.6 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 350 | 350 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 450 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amp | F | 70-100 | 90-130 | 150-190 | 160-220 | 160-220 | 180-230 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| V & OH | 60-90 | 85-120 | 110-160 | 130-180 | 130-180 | 170-200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Approvals
C.W.B. to CSA W48.1 AWS A5.1
ASMFE – SFA 5.1, 7018-1
Typical mechanical properties of all-weld-metal
| Y-P N/mm2 (kgf/mm2) | T-S N/mm2 (kgf/mm2) | El (%) | Charpy V Notch J (-45 Deg Celsius) ( kgf m ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 510 (52) | 590 (60) | 32 | 130 (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Product Codes
| 2.6 mm | 6189 2400 | ||||||||||||
| 3.2 mm | 6189 3200 | ||||||||||||
| 4.0 mm | 6189 4000 | ||||||||||||
| 5.0 mm | 6189 5000 | ||||||||||||