CLASSIFICATION : AWS/SFA-5.5: E 10018-D2
IS-1395: E 68 BG 126Fe
IS-1395: E 68 BG 126Fe
CHARACTERISTICS :
A medium heavy coated, hydrogen controlled, iron powder electrode to be used in all position. Gives excellent operating characteristics coupled with least spatter, having properties to resist hydrogen embrittled cracking. Weld deposit is of radiographic quality.
APPLICATION :
- Suitable for welding Quenched & Tempered steels.
- welding of High tensile steels.
- Machinery components of heavy earthmoving equipment and road building.
- Casting where strength coupled with toughness is called for.
- Off-shore constructions and machinery, penstocks, pressure vessels, bridges and submarines.
RE-DRY CONDITION : Re-Dry the electrode at 350°C for 1 hrs.
ALL WELD CHEMICAL COMPOSITION %
C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo |
0.15 max. | 1.65-2.00 | 0.80 max | 0.30 Max | 0.90 Max | 0.25-0.45 |
ALL WELD MECHANICAL PROPERTIES :
YS(N/mm²) | UTS(N/mm²) | EL %(l=4d) | CHARPY “V” NOTCH IMPACT AT |
600 Min | 690 Min | 16 Min. |  -50°C : 27-60 J |
DIMENSION, CURRENT CONDITION & PACKING DATA
Size(mm)(DXL) | Size(inch)(DXL) | Current Condition(DC+) | No. of Pcs./pkt. | No. of Pcs./Case |
2.50/ 2.40 X 350 | 3/ 32” X 14” | 80-100 | 170 | 640 |
3.15/ 3.20 X 450 | 1/ 8” X 14”/ 18” | 100-140 | 105 | 420 |
4.00 X 450 | 5/ 32” X 18” | 140-180 | 70 | 280 |
5.00 X 450 | 3/ 16” X 18” | 180-250 | 48 | 192 |