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Low Alloy Steel Welding Electrode
E8018-C1 is a high quality electrode designed for applications of 2%-4% nickel deposits. The outstanding characteristics of this electrode provide good puddle control with excellent wetting action and tie in. This electrode offers good arc characteristics and easy slag removal. This electrode offers resistance to moisture reabsorption, helps retard hydrogen cracking and aids in elimination of starting porosity. Definitely a preferred electrode with high operator appeal.
Typical Applications : shipbuilding, storage tanks, piping and tanks used in storage of gases.
| AWS Class : E8018-C1 H4 | Classification : AWS A5.5/A5.5M:2006 |
| Alloy : E8018-C1 | ASME SFA A5.5 |
| Welding Position : F, V, OH, H | Current: AC-DCEP |
| Tensile Strength, kpsi: | 80 |
| Yield Strength, kpsi: | 67 |
| Elongation in 2 ( %): | 19 |
Typical Wire Chemistry as per AWS A5.5 (single values are maximum)
| C | Mn | Si | P | S | Ni |
| 0.12 | 1.25 | 0.80 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 2.00-2.75 |
| Typical Welding Parameters | |||
| Diameter | Process | Amps | |
| in | (mm) | ||
| 3/32 | (2.4) | SMAW | 70-110 |
| 1/8 | (3.2) | SMAW | 90-160 |
| 5/32 | (4.0) | SMAW | 130-220 |
| 3/16 | (4.8) | SMAW | 200-300 |
