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Product Reference Manual - Secti on 11 - Wel di ng Consumabl es - Low Al l oy Steel s
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Low Alloy Steels
Low Alloy & Creep Resistant Wires for Gas Metal Arc Welding &
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
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Welding of Low Alloy Steels 2
Low Alloy & Creep Resistant Electrodes for Manual Metal Arc Welding 14
Submerged Arc Wires 45
Cored Wires for High Strength Steels 68
Submerged Arc Fluxes 49
Submerged Arc Flux Wire Combinations 54
Low Alloy & Creep Resistant Wires for Flux Cored Welding 58
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Low alloy steels differ from plain carbon steels in that their
characteristic properties are due to elements other than carbon
and manganese, e.g. chromium, nickel, molybdenum, etc.
From the above statement, it is obvious that a wide range of
steels, having different compositions and heat treatments, are
available. Afrox welding consumables are available for welding
three types of low alloy steels, with widely varying uses, i.e.
creep resisting steels, high tensile steels and steels for use at low
temperatures. The welding consumables, steels and procedures
for welding these steel types are discussed separately.
Steels for Elevated Temperature Service
Creep is a property of great importance in materials used for
elevated temperature applications. Creep is dened as the plastic
deformation of steel occurring at an elevated temperature under
constant load. Creep is a time dependent failure and occurs at
stresses below the yield strength for the particular temperature
to which the material is subjected.
Creep occurs in three stages:
Primary creep (transient stage) In this stage the creep
rate is initially high and gradually decreases due to the
effect of work hardening.
Secondary creep (steady state creep) The stage in which
deformation continues at a constant rate, which results
from a balance being maintained between the competing
processes of work hardening and recovery.
Tertiary creep If the stress is suffciently high in this stage,
the creep rate accelerates until fracture occurs.
For practical purposes the resistance to creep is expressed by:
Creep strength - The stress which, at a given temperature
and after a given time, causes failure.
Creep limit - The stress which, at a given temperature and
after a given time, causes a certain amount of deformation,
e.g. 1%.
Creep Resisting Steels
When materials are subject to elevated temperatures, the
following properties are of major importance the resistance of
the materials to oxidation and the maintenance of an adequate
level of tensile strength and creep resistance. Furthermore, the
steels must be capable of operating at these elevated temperatures
for an indefnite period. It is a well-known fact that chromium
increases the strength and oxidation resistance of steel while
molybdenum increases the red hardness of steel and its elevated
temperature tensile properties. It is not surprising, therefore, that
these two elements are the major alloying additions to these
steel types. A wide range of creep resisting steels containing
between 0,5 and 1% molybdenum and up to 12% chromium have
been developed for use in the power generation and petroleum
rening industries.
While the addition of chromium and molybdenum improves
the elevated temperature properties of the steel, they also
signifcantly increase the hardenability of the steel. It is therefore
of the utmost importance that these steels be preheated prior
to welding and maintained at the preheat temperature for the
duration of welding. Immediately after welding, the fabrications
should be stress relieved before cooling below the preheat
temperatures. Typical preheat and stress relieving temperatures
are given in the table which follows:
Table 1 Typical Preheat and Stress Relieving Temperatures
Nominal Composition Alloy
Name
Preheat
(C)
Interpass
Temp (C)
PWHT
(C)
0,5% Mo P1 100 - 250 100 - 250 630 - 670 1 hr
1,25% Cr 0,5% Mo P2, P11, P12 200 - 300 200 - 300 690 1 - 2 hr
1,25% Cr 0,5% Mo 0,25% V CrMo V 200 - 300 200 - 300 690 1 - 2 hr
2,2% Cr 0,2% Mo 1,6% W Nb V N B Ni P23 150 - 200 150 - 200
Not always required
ASME 715-740 1 hr
2,5% Cr 1,0% Mo V Ti B P24 150 - 200 150 - 200
Not always required
ASME 715 - 740 1 hr
5,0% Cr 0,5% Mo P5 200 min 200 min
AWS 732 - 760 1 hr
EN DIN 725 - 745 2 hr
9,0% Cr 1,0% Mo T9 200 min 200 min
AWS 732 - 760 1 hr
BS EN 740 - 780 2 hr
9,0% Cr 1,0% Mo Nb V, N P91 150 min 200 - 300
AWS 760 2 - 3 hr
BS EN 770 2 - 3 hr
9,0% Cr 1,0% Mo 1,0% W Nb V N P911 200 - 300 200 - 300
AWS 760 2 - 3 hr
BS EN 770 2 - 3 hr
Welding of Low Alloy Steels
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Table 2 Typical Application for Creep Resistant Alloys
Name
Operating
Temp (C)
Applications
0,5% Mo P1 450 Vessels and piping
1,25% Cr 0,5% Mo
P2, P11,
P12
550
Steam generators, piping, turbine castings, steam chests,
valve bodies, boiler superheaters, corrosion resistant
to sulphur bearing crude oil at 250 - 450C, resistance
to hydrogen attack, coal liquefaction plant and NH
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pressure vessels
1,25% Cr 0,5% Mo 0,25% V CrMo V 580 Valve casings, steam turbines, boilers, pressure vessels
2,25% Cr 1,0% Mo P22 600
Steam generators, piping, turbine castings, steam chests,
valve bodies, boiler superheaters, corrosion resistant
to sulphur bearing crude oil at 250 - 450C, resistance
to hydrogen attack, coal liquefaction plant and NH
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pressure vessels
2,2% Cr 0,2% Mo 1,6% W Nb V N B Ni P23 580
Water walls in ultra-super-critical boilers, power
generating plants
2,5% Cr 1,0% Mo V Ti B P24 580
Water walls in ultra-super-critical boilers, power
generating plants
5,0% Cr 0,5% Mo T5 600
Boiler superheaters, heat exchangers, piping, pressure
vessels in oil reneries, corrosion resistance in
superheated steam, hot hydrogen gas and high sulphur
crude oils
9,0% Cr 1,0 Mo T9 600
Reasonable corrosion resistance in superheated steam,
hot hydrogen gas and high sulphur crude oils where
higher performance than 5% Cr 0,5% Mo steels is
required. Boiler superheater tubes, piping, pressure
vessels in oil reneries and power plants
9,0% Cr 1,0% Mo Nb V, N P91 600
Headers, main steam piping, turbine casings in fossil
fuel power plants. Coal liquefaction and gasication
plants
9,0% Cr 1,0% Mo 1,0% W Nb V N E911 600
Headers, main steam piping, boiler tubes, turbine
casings in fossil fuel power plants. Coal liquefaction and
gasication plants
12,0% Cr 1,0% Mo 0,5% W 0,3% V X20 550
High pressure steam piping, headers, heat exchangers,
turbine components
9,0% Cr 1,0% Mo 1,7% W Nb V N P92 600
Headers, main steam piping, turbine casings in fossil
fuel power plants
Basic hydrogen-controlled electrodes and wires of matching compositions are used for welding creep-resisting steels. A number
of steels and matching Afrox consumables suitable for use at an elevated temperature, are given in Table 3
Name
Preheat
(C)
Interpass
Temp (C)
PWHT
(C)
12,0% Cr 1,0% Mo 0,5% W 0,3% V X20
Up to 400 best
200 - 350
Up to 500
Slow cool to 120 and hold for
1-2 hr prior to PWHT.
BS EN 750-770 3 hr
9,0% Cr 1,0% Mo 1,7% W Nb V N P92 200 min 350 max
Slow cool to 100 prior to
PWHT.
BS EN 730-770 4 hr
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Steel Types Thicknesses
(mm)
Minimum Preheat
Temp (C)
Maximum Preheat
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ASTM Up to 19 10 205
A514 19 - 38 50 205
A517 38 - 64 80 230
A709 Over 64 107 230
Steels with High Tensile Strength
High tensile alloy steels can be divided into two distinct groups,
i.e. the low carbon quenched and tempered or low carbon
martensitic types and the high carbon content alloy steels, which
transform to high carbon martensite during quenching. In this
section, only the rst group will be discussed.
Low Carbon Martensitic Steel Types
The low carbon martensitic steel types exhibit an excellent
combination of high strength (yield strength in the vicinity
of 700 MPa), toughness, abrasion resistance, excellent HAZ
structure resistant to hydrogen-induced cracking coupled with
good weldability. These properties have led to steels of this type
being used extensively in industries such as earth moving, mining,
pressure vessel construction and for military applications.
These steels are low in carbon, e.g. 0,10% to 0,23% and are alloyed
with elements such as nickel, chromium, vanadium, molybdenum,
boron and in some cases titanium. The elements are balanced
carefully to obtain the optimum hardenability and excellent
mechanical properties with relatively low cost. In many cases,
these steels are sold on the basis of their mechanical properties
under a wide variety of proprietary brand names such as ROQ-
TUF, T1, etc.
Hydrogen Cracking
Hydrogen-induced cold cracking, which occurs during the welding
of high tensile steels can be divided into two distinct areas:
Cracking in the weld metal
Cracking in the heat affected zone.
Generally, when the tensile strength of the deposited weld metal
exceeds that of the parent material, cold cracking is most likely to
occur in the weld metal. These cracks can either be longitudinal
centre bead cracks or transverse cracks running perpendicularly
through the weld bead into the base material. The direction of the
cracks are perpendicular to the stresses imposed upon the joint
by restraint and shrinkage of the weld metal during solidication.
Manufacturers of high tensile steels invariably provide adequate
data on the preheat and maximum heat input necessary to
avoid heat affected zone cracking of the base material. These
requirements will be discussed briefy below. In many instances,
however, the minimum preheat and interpass temperatures may
be insufcient to avoid weld metal cracking.
The American Welding Society Structural Welding code D1.1
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enough to prevent crack formation in highly restrained joints and
provides the following temperatures which should be employed:
In order to limit heat input, it is important that weld beads be
deposited using the stringer technique and that weaving be
limited to less than 2,5 times the electrode diameter (i.e. where
the stringer bead technique is not possible). A general guide for
maximum heat input values is as follows:
Notes on Welding High Carbon High Tensile Steels
Steels of this type can form very hard structures in the heat
affected zone when welded. To avoid possible cracking problems,
preheat temperatures up to approximately 300C may be required,
followed in some instances by post weld heat treatment. With
regard to these steels, precautions similar to those for carbon-
manganese steels should be followed. Steels in this category with
a carbon equivalent above 0,5 may be welded with Afrox 309Mo,
312, 98 and 118.
Where high carbon, high tensile steels are to be welded with one
of the austenitic type consumables recommended above, a lower
preheat temperature would be required.
Table 5 Allowing Heat Input
Preheat
Temperature (C)
Maximum Heat Input (kJ/mm)
6 mm 12 mm 15 mm 32 mm
20 1,25 1,9 4 5
65 Unnecessary 1,65 2,4 4,3
95 Unnecessary 1,4 2,2 3
150 Unnecessary 1,3 2,1 2,6
200 Unnecessary 1,2 2 2,5
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Table 7 Acceptance Criteria for Low Temperature Steels with Regard to Impact Properties
Minimum average impact value at these temperatures are 27 J
Specication Grade Charpy V-Notch Impact Test at Temperature (C)
-20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -80 -100 -110 -196
Structural Steel Plate
BS 4360-79 40E X
43E X
50D X
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50F X
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50F X
ASTM A633-79 Grade D X
DIN 17102 TStE 255-500 X
Steel Plate for Boiler and Pressure Vessels
BS 1501 Part I 164 Grade 360 LT 20 X
164 Grade 400 LT 20 X
223 Grade 460 LT 30 X
225 Grade 490 LT 50 X
ASTM A662-79 Grade A X
Grade B X
503 3,5 % Ni X
BS 15012 Part 2-70 509 9,0 % Ni X
Generally, these steels are supplied in the normalised, controlled
rolled, normalised and tempered or quenched and tempered
conditions.
Notes on Welding Steels for Low Temperature Service
When low temperature steels are to be welded, a number
of factors should be kept in mind to ensure the metallurgical
integrity of the joint, these are:
Preheating is not generally required
Consumables must be selected which will ensure
adequate strength and impact properties at the lowest
recommended temperature. In all cases, the consumables
should be of the basic coated hydrogen-controlled type
Excessive heat inputs should be avoided as these may lead
to coarse grained weld metal deposits and heat affected
zones. High heat input positions such as vertical-up should
be avoided where possible.
Afrox Electrodes for Welding Steels for Low Temperature
Service
Afrox 76S and Afrox 75 are basic coated hydrogen-controlled 1,0
and 3,5% nickel steel electrodes respectively; suitable for welding
carbon-manganese and nickel bearing low temperature steels,
suitable for service down to -100C (see Table 8 overleaf).
Steels for Low Temperature Service
As the temperature decreases the resistance to impact of steels
decreases. This may be gradual in some cases or can occur in a
narrow transition band. The ductile to brittle transition of steel,
subject to impact loading, is inuenced by a number of factors,
which include:
The carbon content which should be as low as possible
The degree of deoxidation the steel should be fully killed
The grain size should be fne grained
The alloy content particularly the nickel level.
A number of these factors can be combined in steels to give
the low temperature notch toughness required. In some cases
carbon manganese steels, such as BS 4360 grades 40E and 43E,
have specied minimum impact values at -50C and below. Nickel
bearing steels, however, are normally required to have impact
properties at temperatures below -60C. Acceptance criteria for
low temperature steels with regard to impact properties are as
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Table 8 Steel Grades for Welding with Afrox 75 and 76S
Specications Afrox Transarc
75 Afrox Transarc
76S
BS BS 1501-LT 50 BS4360
Grade 40E, 43E, 50E, 55E,
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BS 4360 Grade 50E
ASTM A203 Grade D and E
A333 Grade 6
A203 Grade D and E
A333 Grade 6
DIN I0 Ni 14. I2 Ni 19
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10 Ni 14. 14 Ni 6
16 Ni 14.13 MnNi 14
Commercial Grades Corten A, Corten B Corten B
Table 9 Afrox Consumables for Welding SSAB Domex Cold Forming Steels
Steel Type Description Afrox Consumable
Domex 80W Hot rolled weather
resistant steel
Afrox 76S
Tufmet INi.B
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TM811-Ni
Domex 100XF
Domex 240YP
Domex 315MC
Domex 355MC
Domex 420MC
Hot rolled extra high
strength cold forming steel
Afrox 7018-1
MIG 6000
TM 791
Coremax 71 Plus
Afrox TIG 70S-6
Sub 70-2HPF-N90
Domex 460 MC
Domex 500MC
Afrox 98
Tenacito 70 B
Tufmet INi.B
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Subarc S2Mo/HPF-NIIX
Domex 550MC
Domex 600MC
Domex 650MC
Domex 700MC
Afrox l18
Hoballoy 11018M
MIG 6048
TIG 100
Metalloy 110
Domex Wear Wear plate Afrox 7018-1
MIG 6000
TIG 70S-6
TM 791
Coremax 71 Plus
Table 10 Afrox Consumables for Welding Mittal Low Alloy Steels
Wearplate 200 (Bennox)
SAE/AISI 1055 (Cr, 30)
MCR 24
Hot rolled high carbon steel plate for hardening
and wear resistance
On account of the high carbon content, which
increases the hardenability, high carbon steels are
not readily weldable. Rapid cooling in the heat
affected zone results in the formation of hard,
brittle phases, which are susceptible to cracking.
High carbon steels should only be welded using
special procedures. An Afrox welding engineer
should be consulted for advice on welding
procedures
RB 390
RB 500
Armour plate Afrox 307, 309L, 312
MIG/TIG 307Si, 309LSi, 312, 309MoL
Coremax 309L, 309MoL
Subarc 307Si, 309L/MK-SS
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ROQ-Last 500
Hot rolled quenched abrasion resistant steel Afrox 7018-1 - depending on joint design
Afrox l18
Hoballoy 11018M
Metalloy 110
MIG 6048
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ROQ-TUF AM700 Hot rolled roller quenched and tempered
structural and pressure vessel steel
Afrox l18
Hoballoy 11018M
Metalloy 110
MIG 6048
Table 11 Consumables for Welding SSAB Wear Resistant and Structural Steel Plates
Hardox 400 Abrasion resistant plate Afrox 7018-1
Afrolux
MIG 6000
TIG 70S-6
TM 791
Coremax 71 Plus
Sub 70-2/HPF-N90
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MIG 6000
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TM 791
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Extra high strength structural plate For butt welds
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TM 811-NI
For other joints
Afrox 7018-1
MIG 6000
TIG 70S-6
TM 791
Coremax 71 Plus
Sub 70-2/HPF-N90
Weldox 500 Extra high strength structural plate For butt welds
Afrox 98
For other joints
Afrox 7018-1
MIG 6000
TIG 705-6 TM 791
Coremax 71 Plus
Sub 70-2/HPF-N90
Weldox 700 Extra high strength structural plate For butt welds
Afrox l18
Hoballoy 11018
MIG 6048
TIG 100
For other joints
Tufmet INi.B
Rockweld CI
MIG/TIG 80 Nil
TM 811-NI
Weldox 900
Weldox 960
Weldox 1100
Extra high strength structural plate For butt welds
OE-N127
MIG/TlG 120
BI21 T5 K4
For other joints
Afrox 118
Hoballoy 11018
MIG 6048
TIG 100
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Classication for Low Alloy
Consumables
Welding consumables are commonly classied under either
the American (AWS) or European (EN) systems. The following
is a summarised outline of the classications for low alloy
electrodes.
Under AWS, the following classications apply:
AWS A5.5 Low Alloy Steel Electrodes for Shielding Metal
Arc Welding
AWS A5.28 Low Alloy Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas
Shielded Arc Welding
AWS A5.29 Low Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc
Welding
AWS A5.23 Low Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for
Submerged Arc Welding
Under the Euronorm classications, low alloys can fall under
three types of classication: Creep Resistant Steels, High Strength
Low Alloy Steels, and Non-Alloyed Fine Grained Steels:
EN 3580 Covered Electrodes for Manual Metal Arc
Welding of Creep Resistant Steels
EN 21952 Wire Electrodes, Wires, Rods and Deposits for
Gas Shielded Arc Welding of Creep Resistant
Steels
EN 17634 Tubular Cored Electrodes Gas Shielded Metal
Arc Welding of Creep Resistant Steels
EN 24598 Solid Wire Electrodes, Tubular Cored Electrodes
and Electrode Flux Combinations for Submerged
Arc Welding of Creep Resistant Steels
Welding of High Strength Steels
Gas Shielded Arc Welding of High Strength Steels
Welding of Non-Alloy and Fine Grained Steels
Gas Shielded Arc Welding of Non-Alloy and Fine
Grained Steels
EN 636 Rods, Wires and Deposits for Tungsten Inert Gas
Welding of Non-Alloy and Fine Grained Steels
EN 17632 Tubular Cored Electrodes Gas Shielded Metal
Arc Welding of Non-Alloy and Fine Grained
Steels
EN 756 Solid Wires, Solid Wire-Flux and Tubular Wire-
Flux combinations for welding of Non-Alloy and
Fine Grained Steels
For detailed information about the classication of consumables
to the above specications, please contact the product manager
at Afrox MPG marketing on +27 (0) 11 490 0400.
AWS A5.01 Filler Material Procurement Guidelines
The specication covers the testing and classication of welding
consumables from a procurement point of view and outlines
how customers should specify what product testing and quality
control they require. The rst section covers the classication
of lots or batch sizes and testing. The second section covers
product testing. In all instances when a customer orders a
product, they should state on the order the lot classication and
testing schedule they require.
Lot Classication
This covers electrodes, solid wires and tubular wires with
the sufx C for covered electrodes, S for solid wires, F for
submerged arc welding, brazing and braze welding and T for
tubular wires. See Table 12 below for details.
Table 12 Lot Classications
Lot Classication Requirements
Covered Electrodes
C1 Manufacturers standard lot as dened in its quality system
C2 A lot of one size not exceeding 45 350 kg of any size produced in 24 hrs of consecutively
scheduled production
C3 A lot of one size not exceeding 45 350 kg produced in 24 hrs of consecutively scheduled production.
The ux to be identied by wet mix or controlled chemical composition and core wire identied by heat
number or controlled chemical composition
C4 A lot of any one size produced from one wet mix and one heat of core wire
C5 A lot of one size produced from one dry blend of fux and one heat of core wire
Solid Wire
S1 A lot as dened in the manufacturers quality assurance programme
S2 A lot not exceeding 45 350 kg of one size, form and temper produced in 24 hrs of consecutively scheduled
production from one heat or from material identied by controlled chemical composition
S3 A lot of one size produced from one heat in one production cycle
S4 A lot not exceeding 45 350 kg of one size, form and temper produced under one production schedule
from one heat or from material identied by controlled chemical composition
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Lot Classication Requirements
Tubular Electrodes
T1 A lot as dened in the manufacturers quality assurance programme
T2 A lot not exceeding 45 350 kg of one size produced in 24 hrs of consecutively scheduled production. The
strip to be identied by one heat or from material identied by controlled chemical composition. The core
ingredients to be identied by dry blend
T3 A lot of one size produced from one heat and one dry batch or dry blend of core ingredients
T4 A lot not exceeding 45 350 kg of one size produced under one production schedule from tube or strip
identied by heat number or controlled chemical composition the core ingredients to be identied by dry
blend or controlled chemical composition
Submerged Arc Fluxes
F1 A lot as dened in the manufacturers quality assurance programme
F2 A lot produced from the same combination of raw materials in one production cycle
Testing Schedule
AWS A5.01 species the level of testing as follows:
Table 13 Testing Schedule for Low Alloy Electrodes
Schedule Requirements
F The manufacturers standard testing level
G Test of the material from any production run of the product within the 12 months preceding the data of
the purchase
H Chemical analysis only for each lot shipped
I See Table 14
J All tests called for in the AWS ller metal specication, for each lot shipped. See Table 15
K All tests specied by the purchaser, for each lot shipped
Table 14 Schedule I Tests for Low Alloy Electrodes
AWS
Classication
Chemical
Analysis
Tensile
Test
Impact
Test
Soundness
X-Ray
Moisture
Test
A5.5 MMA Y Y Y Y Y
A5.28 MMA/TIG Y Y N Y N
A5.23 SAW Y Y Y Y N
A5.29 FCW Y Y Y Y N
Table 15 Schedule J Tests for Low Alloy Electrodes
AWS
Classication
Chemical
Analysis
Tensile
Test
Impact
Test
Soundness
X-Ray
Fillet Weld
Test
A5.5 MMA Y Y>3,2 mm Y>3,2 mm for ux
type 18
N Y>3,2 mm
A5.28 MIG/TIG Y Y N - CrMo
Y - Others
Y N
A5.23 SAW Y - Solid wire
and ux wire
combination
N-composite, test
weld metal
Y - Wire ux
combination only
Y - Wire ux
combination only
Y - Wire ux
combination only
N
A5.29 FCW Y Y - Except G N - CrMo
Y - Others
Except K5
Y - Except G Y for EXIT
N - Others
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Low Alloy & Creep Resistant
Electrodes for Manual Metal Arc
Welding
Afrox KV2 is a basic coated hydrogen controlled electrode for
all position welding of high tensile low alloy steels and creep
resisting steels containing 0,5 molybdenum for service up to
450C. The ease of operation and stability of the arc make this
electrode eminently suitable for use in difcult to weld positions.
The electrode deposits weld metal of high metallurgical and
radiographic qualities in all positions.
Afrox KV2
Classications
AWS A5.5 E7018-A1/E7015-A1
EN 3580-A E Mo B H 5
EN 3580-B E4915-IM3 H5
Typical Chemical Analysis
% Carbon 0,05 - 0,09 % Sulphur 0,025 max
% Manganese 0,75 - 0,9 % Phosphorous 0,025 max
% Silicon 0,45 max % Molybdenum 0,4 - 0,6
Packing Data
(DC+ only)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
2,5 65 - 95 300 3 x 4,0 W075512
3,15 85 - 130 350 3 x 4,0 W075513
4,0 120 - 180 350 3 x 4,0 W075514
2,5 (DriPac) 65 - 95 300 3 x 4,0 W075516
3,15 (DriPac) 85 - 130 350 3 x 4,0 W075517
4,0 (DriPac) 120 - 180 350 3 x 4,0 W075518
Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal in the as welded condition)
0,2% Proof Stress 390 MPa min
Tensile Strength 480 MPa min
% Elongation on 50 mm 25 min
Charpy V-Notch at +20C 120 J min
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Afrox KV5 and KV5L are basic coated DC type, hydrogen
controlled all position electrodes depositing weld metal
containing 1,25% chromium and 0,5% molybdenum. The
deposits from these electrodes are characterised by excellent
radiographic and metallurgical qualities which, together with
exceptional weldability, make these ideally suited for positional
welding. The product was developed to weld a wide variety of
1,25 Cr, 0,5 Mo creep resisting steels.
Afrox KV5
Afrox KV5L
Classications Afrox KV5
AWS A5.5 E8018-B2/E8015-B2
EN 3580-A E Cr Mo1 B H5
EN 3580-B E5515-ICM H5
Afrox KV5 Afrox KV5L Afrox KV5 Afrox KV5L
% Carbon 0,05 - 0,1 0,05 max % Phosphorous 0,025 max 0,025 max
% Manganese 0,5 - 0,9 0,5 - 0,9 % Chromium 1,0 - 1.3 1,0 - 1,3
% Silicon 0,45 max 0,45 max % Molybdenum 0,04 - 0,6 0,04 - 0,6
% Sulphur 0,025 max 0,025 max
Packing Data
(DC+ only)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode
Length (mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Afrox KV5
Item Number
Afrox KV5L
2,5 65 - 95 300 3 x 3,0 W075542 W075572
3,15 80 - 130 350 3 x 4,0 W075543 W075573
4,0 120 - 180 350 3 x 4,0 W075544 W075574
5,0 185 - 250 450 3 x 6,0 W075545 W075575
2,5 (DriPac) 65 - 95 300 3 x 3,0 W075546 W075576
3,15 (DriPac) 80 - 130 350 3 x 4,0 W075547 W075577
4,0 (DriPac) 120 - 180 350 3 x 4,0 W075548 W075578
5,0 (DriPac) 185 - 250 450 3 x 6,0 W075549 W075579
Typical Mechanical Properties
(All weld metal in the stress relieved condition to AWS A5.5)
Afrox KV5 Afrox KV5L
Stress Relieving Temp. 690C for 1 hr 690C for 1 hr
0,2% Proof Stress 460 MPa min 390 MPa min
Tensile Strength 550 - 650 MPa 520 MPa min
% Elongation on 50 mm 22 min 19 min
Charpy V-Notch at +20C 90 J min -
Charpy V-Notch at 0C 70 J min -
Vickers Hardness 190 - 200 HV -
Classications Afrox KV5L
AWS A5.5 E7015-B2L
EN 3580-A E Cr Mo1L B H5
EN 3580-B E5215-ICML H5
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Chromet 1X is designed for prolonged elevated temperature
service up to 550C, depositing a weld metal containing
1,25% Cr and 0,5% Mo. The electrodes have improved temper
embrittlement resistance with prolonged exposure at 400
- 600C. Relevant trace elements such as P, Sn, As and Sb are
controlled to ensure low Bruscato X and Watanabe J factors.
Metrode Chromet 1X
Classications
AWS A5.5 E8018-B2
EN 3580-B E5515-ICM H5
% Carbon 0,06 % Molybdenum 0,055
% Manganese 0,70 % Copper <0,05
% Silicon 0,25 % Tin 0,002
% Sulphur 0,012 % Arsenic 0,003
% Phosphorous 0,009 % Antinomy 0,002
% Chromium 1,25
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
3,2 80 - 140 380 3 x 5,0 W078260
4,0 100 - 180 450 3 x 5.6 W078262
PWHT
690C/1 hr
PWHT
690C/5 hr
PWHT 690C/5 hr +Step
Cooled
0,2% Proof Stress 570 MPa 515 MPa 490 MPa
Tensile Strength 660 MPa 610 MPa 595 MPa
% Elongation on 5d 21 25 25
Charpy V-Notch at +20C 160 J 200 J 200 J
Charpy V-Notch at -30C 100 J 160 J 140 J
Hardness HV As Welded
300 - 320 HV
220 - 250 220 190
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Afrox KV3 is a basic coated DC type hydrogen controlled all
position electrode depositing weld metal containing 2,25%
chromium and 1% molybdenum. The deposits from these
electrodes are characterised by excellent radiographic and
metallurgical qualities which, together with exceptional
weldability, make these electrodes ideally suited for positional
welding. Afrox KV3 is recommended for welding a wide variety
of 2,25 Cr, 1 Mo creep resisting steels.
Afrox KV3
% Carbon 0,05 - 0,1 % Phosphorous 0,025 max
% Manganese 0,5 - 0,9 % Chromium 2,0 - 2,5
% Sulphur 0,025 max
Packing Data
(DC+ only)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
2,5 60 - 95 300 3 x 3,0 W075522
3,15 85 - 130 350 3 x 4,0 W075523
4,0 120 - 180 350 3 x 4,0 W075524
5,0 185 - 250 450 3 x 6,0 W075525
2,5 (DriPac) 60 - 95 300 3 x 3,0 W075526
3,15 (DriPac) 85 - 130 350 3 x 4,0 W075527
4,0 (DriPac) 120 - 180 350 3 x 4,0 W075528
5,0 (DriPac) 185 - 250 450 3 x 6,0 W075529
(All weld metal in the stress relieved condition to AWS A5.5)
Stress Relieving Temp. 690C for 1 hr
Tensile Strength 630 - 720 MPa
Charpy V-Notch at +20C 120 J min
Classications
AWS A5.5 E9018-B3/E9015-B3
EN 3580-B E6215-2CIM H5
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Chromet 2X is designed for prolonged elevated temperature
service up to 600C depositing a weld metal containing
2,25% Cr and 1,0% Mo. The electrodes have improved temper
embrittlement resistance with prolonged exposure at 400
- 600C. Relevant trace elements such as P, Sn, As, and Sb are
controlled to ensure low Bruscato X and Watanabe J factors.
Metrode Chromet 2X
Classications
AWS A5.5 E9018-B3
EN 3580-B E6215-2CIM H5
% Carbon 0,06 % Molybdenum 1,05
% Silicon 0,25 % Tin 0,002
% Sulphur 0,012 % Arsenic 0,003
% Phosphorous 0,01 % Antinomy <0,002
% Chromium 2,25
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
3,2 80 - 140 380 3 x 5,0 W078294
4,0 100 - 180 450 3 x 6,0 W078296
Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal)
PWHT
690C/1 hr
PWHT
690C/5 hr
PWHT 690C/5 hr +Step
Cooled
0,2% Proof Stress 620 MPa 560 MPa 550 MPa
Tensile Strength 700 MPa 660 MPa 650 MPa
% Elongation on 5d 19 24 20
Charpy V-Notch at +20C 140 J 70 J 170 J
Charpy V-Notch at -30C 80 J 140 J 110 J
300 - 320 HV
220 - 250 195 205
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Chromet 2L is designed for prolonged elevated temperature
service up to 600C. Main areas of application are associated
with steam generating power plant, e.g. piping, turbine castings,
steam chests, valve bodies and boiler superheaters. Some of the
consumables will also nd service in reneries where they are
used for corrosion resistance to sulphur bearing crude oil at
250 - 450C. Some of the consumables will also nd applications
in the chemical and petrochemical industries where they are
used for resistance to hydrogen attack in the fabrication of
hydro-crackers, coal liquefaction plant and NH
3
pressure vessels
operating at up to 450C. In the as welded condition, the
consumables also provide a useful source of 300 HV hardness
weld deposit for build-up or hardsurfacing to resist metal-to-
metal wear and heavy impact.
Metrode Chromet 2L
Classications
WS A5.5 E8015-B3L
EN 3580-A E Cr Mo2 L B H5
EN 3580-B E5515-2CML H5
% Carbon 0,04 % Phosphorous 0,015
% Manganese 0,8 % Chromium 2,25
% Silicon 0,3 % Molybdenum 1,05
% Sulphur 0,025 max % Copper <0,1
(All weld metal in the stress relieved condition)
PWHT 690C/1 hr
Tensile Strength 630 MPa
0,2% Proof Strength 540 MPa
% Elongation on 4d 24
Impact Energy at +20C 160 J
Impact Energy at -10C 90 J
Packing Data
(DC+ AC 70 OCV min)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
2,5 70 - 110 4,0 W078288
3,2 80 - 140 5,0 W078290
4,0 100 - 180 5.8 W078292
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Chromet 9 is designed for prolonged elevated temperature
service up to 600C. The electrode deposits a weld metal
containing 9,0% Cr and 1,0% Mo with a reasonable degree of
corrosion resistance in superheated steam, hot hydrogen gas and
high sulphur crude oils and is used where higher performance
than the 5% Cr 0,5% Mo alloys are required.
Metrode Chromet 9
Classications
AWS A5.5 E9015-B8
EN 3580-B E6215-9CIM H5
% Carbon 0,06 % Chromium 9,0
% Manganese 0,75 % Molybdenum 1,0
% Silicon 0,35 % Copper <0,05
% Sulphur 0,012 % Nickel 0,2
% Phosphorous 0,015
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
2,5 70 - 110 350 3 x 3,9 W078334
3,2 80 - 140 380 3 x 5,0 W078336
4,0 100 - 180 150 3 x 5,8 W078338
(All weld metal in the stress relieved condition)
PWHT
740C/2 hr
PWHT
746C/3 hr
0,2% Proof Stress 600 MPa 550 MPa
Tensile Strength 710 MPa 680 MPa
% Elongation 5d 20 25
Charpy V-Notch at +20C 90 J 130 J
Charpy V-Notch at 0C 50 J -
Charpy V-Notch at -10C 25 J 90 J
300 - 320 HV
235 220
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Chromet 9MV-N is designed for welding equivalent Type 91
9CrMo steels modied with additions of niobium, vanadium and
nitrogen to give improved long-term creep properties.
Metrode Chromet 9MV-N
Classications
AWS A5.5 E9015-B9
EN 3580-B E6215-9CIMV H5
% Carbon 0,1 % Nickel 0,7
% Manganese 0,6 % Vanadium 0,2
% Silicon 0,25 % Nitrogen 0,05
% Sulphur 0,008 % Copper 0,05
% Phosphorous 0,01 % Tin 0,003
% Chromium 9,0 % Nobium 0,05
% Molybdenum 1,0 % Ni + Mn 1,3
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Current
(A)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
3,2 380 80 - 140 3 x 5,0 W078366
Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal in the stress relieved condition)
PWHT
755C/3 hr
PWHT
550C/3 hr
PWHT
600C/3 hr
PWHT
650C/3 hr
0,2% Proof Stress 640 MPa >360 MPa >255 MPa 175 MPa
Tensile Strength 770 MPa >450 MPa >375 MPa >285 MPa
% Elongation on 5d 19 >15 >17 >21
Charpy V-Notch at +20C 65 J - - -
Lateral Expansion +20C 1,0 mm - - -
450 HV
250 - - -
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Afrox 76S is a basic coated hydrogen controlled CMnNi (normally
0,8% Ni) electrode developed for the offshore and other
demanding areas of fabrication. It is capable of excellent impact
results in the root area of welds at temperatures down to -50C.
High CTOD values in heavy joints are obtained without need for
excessive back gouging, stress relieving or low temperature heat
treatment. In common with other Afrox electrodes for offshore
and other demanding structural work, Afrox 76S has the extra
security of a low moisture content coating and high resistance
to moisture re-absorption.
Packing Data
(DC+ AC 70 OCV min DC- for root runs)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
2,5 70 - 100 3 x 4,0 W075242
3,15 80 - 130 3 x 4,0 W075243
4,0 120 - 180 3 x 4,0 W075244
Afrox 76S
Classications
AWS A5.5 E7018-G
EN 2560-A E 42 6 INi B H5
% Carbon 0,035 - 0,075 % Silicon 0,2 - 0,4
% Manganese 1,4 - 1,8 % Sulphur 0025 max
% Nickel 0,7 - 1,0 % Phosphorous 0,025 max
Tensile Strength 520 - 640 MPa
Charpy V-Notch at -30C 120 J
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Tufmet 1Ni.B is designed to weld higher strength structures
where PWHT is not practicable so that welds must possess
an appropriate degree of toughness and crack resistance. Also
recommended where design requirements specify toughness
testing of higher strength low alloy steel welds down to -50C.
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
2,5 70 - 110 350 3 x 4,0 W078214
3,15 80 - 130 380 3 x 4,5 W078216
4,0 120 - 180 450 3 x 5,6 W078218
Metrode Tufmet INi.B
% Silicon 0,3 % Nickel 0,9
% Sulphur 0,015 % Vanadium 0,01
% Phosphorous 0,015
Classications
AWS A5.5 E8018-C3
EN 2560-A E 46 6 INi B42
EN 2560-B E5518-N2 A U
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Afrox 75 is a basic coated hydrogen controlled electrode,
depositing a weld metal which contains 3,0 - 3,5% nickel. The
electrode features good striking characteristics and a smooth
stable arc with excellent slag removal and bead appearance.
The nickel content of the weld metal ensures excellent impact
properties at temperatures below -60C with radiographic
qualities which are consistently high. The electrode is suitable for
use in all positions. This electrode has been designed primarily
for welding ne grained low alloy steels containing 1,5 - 3,5%
nickel, intended for service at temperatures to -100C. It is also
eminently suitable for welding ne grained structural steels having
a tensile strength of up to 650 MPa and for welding weathering
steel such as Corten.
Afrox 75
Classications
AWS A5.5 E8016-C2
EN 2560-A E 46 6 3Ni B H5
% Carbon 0,04 - 0,07 % Sulphur 0,025 max
% Silicon 0,2 - 0,5 % Nickel 3,0 - 3,5
Packing Data
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
3,15 90 - 135 3 x 4,0 W075413
4,0 120 - 175 3 x 4,0 W075414
0,2% Proof Strength 550 - 620 MPa
% Elongation on 5d 24 min
Charpy V-Notch at -60C 60 J min
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Oerlikon Tenacito 70B is a basic all position electrode containing
2,5% nickel for welding notch tough steels. It has good slag
removal and a regular bead appearance. It is recommended for
use in applications requiring low temperature toughness down
to -60C and is also suited for welding weathering steels.
Re-drying
Only dry electrodes should be used. Re-drying should be carried
out at 300 - 350C for 2 hours.
Oerlikon Tenacito 70B
% Silicon 0,4
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
2,5 65 - 95 350 5,0 W112022
3,15 90 - 135 350 5,0 W112023
4,0 140 - 185 450 5,0 W112024
5,0 185 - 240 450 5,0 W112025
As Welded PWHT
580C/15 hr
Yield Strength 440 MPa 420 MPa
Tensile Strength 520 - 620 MPa 500 - 600 MPa
% Elongation on 5d >24 >26
Charpy V-Notch at +20C >160 >160
Charpy V-Notch at -40C >90 >80
Charpy V-Notch at -100C - -
Classications
AWS A5.5 E8018-C1
EN 2560-A E 42 6 2Ni B H5
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Afrox 88 (88D3) is a basic coated manganese molybdenum
electrode recommended for use in all positions with the
exception of vertical down. The electrode features a smooth and
stable arc and gives excellent penetration. The slag release in all
positions is excellent and the electrode operates with minimum
spatter levels on both AC and DC. The product is used for the
construction of boilers, pressure vessels and reactors commonly
used in the petrochemical industry.
Afrox 88 (88D3)
Classications
AWS A5.5 E8018-D3
EN 2560-B E5516-3M3 H5
% Carbon 0,12 max % Sulphur 0,03 max
Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld wetal in the as welded condition)
Packing Data
(DC+ AC 70 OCV min)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
3,15 90 - 135 350 3 x 4,0 W075453
3,15 135 - 200 380 3 x 6,0 W075454
4,0 180 - 260 450 3 x 6,0 W075455
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Afrox 98 is a basic coated hydrogen controlled electrode for all
position welding of high tensile low alloy steels. The electrode
deposits a weld metal containing approximately 1,5% nickel
and 0,3% molybdenum which apart from having good tensile
properties, is extremely tough and ductile. Afrox 98 produces
weld metal of the highest radiographic and metallurgical qualities
in all positions. The product is recommended for welding a
range of ne grained structural steels, low temperature steels
and quenched and tempered steels, having an ultimate tensile
strength of up to approximately 750 MPa.
Afrox 98
Classications
AWS A5.5 E9018-G
EN 757 E55 5 2B 42
% Manganese 0,7 - 1,2 % Molybdenum 0,2 - 0,35
% Silicon 0,5 max % Nickel 1,4 - 1,8
% Sulphur 0,025 max
0,2% Proof Stress 540 - 620 MPa
Packing Data
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
3,15 90 - 135 350 3 x 4,0 W075423
4,0 120 - 175 350 3 x 4,0 W075424
5,0 170 - 245 450 3 x 5,0 W075425
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Metrode E10018-D2
E10018-D2 is designed to weld higher strength materials with
tensile strength requirements of 690 MPa such as AISI 4130, 4140
and 8630. These low nickel consumables satisfy NACE MR0175
requirements intended to ensure resistance to sulphide-induced
stress corrosion cracking in sour service, combined with good
sub-zero toughness.
Classications
AWS A5.5 E11018-D2
EN 757 E62 4 MnMo B
% Phosphorous 0,015
Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal in the PWHT condition)
PWHT
620C/1 hr
PWHT
645C/4 hr
0,2% Proof Stress 690 MPa 620 MPa
% Elongation on 5d 21 22
Charpy V-Notch at 0C - >100 J
Charpy V-Notch at -40C >27 J >60 J
Hardness HV 250 230
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
2,5 70 - 110 350 3 x 4,0 078240
3,2 80 - 140 380 3 x 4,2 078242
4,0 100 - 180 450 3 x 5,6 078244
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Afrox 118 is a basic hydrogen controlled electrode for all
position welding of high tensile low alloy steels. The electrode
deposits a weld metal containing approximately 2% nickel
and 0,4% molybdenum which, apart from having good tensile
properties, is extremely tough and ductile. Afrox 118 produces
weld metal of the highest radiographic and metallurgical qualities
in all positions. Afrox 118 is recommended for welding a range
of ne grained structural steels.
Afrox 118
Classications
AWS A5.5 E11018-G
EN 757 E62 5 Mn2NiMo H5
% Manganese 1,3 - 1,8 % Molybdenum 0,25 - 0,5
% Silicon 0,5 max % Nickel 1,70 - 2,5
% Sulphur 0,025 max
0,2% Proof Strength 670 MPa min
Packing Data
Diameter
(mm)
Electrode Length
(mm)
Current
(A)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
3,15 350 90 - 145 3 x 4,0 W075443
4,0 380 135 - 200 3 x 4,0 W075444
5,0 450 180 - 260 3 x 5,0 W075445
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Hoballoy 11018M is designed for use in military applications
which require weld joints with 100 000 psi minimum tensile
strength. This electrode provides excellent puddle control with
good wetting action and tie in. The electrode offers good arc
characteristics and easy slag removal.
Hobart Hoballoy 11018M
Yield Strength 687 MPa
Packing Data
Diameter
(mm)
Electrode
Length (mm)
Current
(A)
Deposition
Rate (kg/hr)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
3,2 350 135 1,10 1 x 22,7 (can) W075463
4,0 350 175 1,77 1 x 22,7 (can) W075464
4,8 350 250 2,31 1 x 22,7 (can) W075465
% Sulphur 0,007 % Vanadium 0,01
% Phosphorous 0,012
Classications
AWS A5.5 E11018M H4R
EN 757 E62 5 Mn2NiMo H5
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Oerlikon OE-N 127 is a basic, low hydrogen, low alloy CrNiMo
type electrodes with high strength for cast steels up to 1 000 MPa
tensile strength. Good weldability in all positions. Low splatter
loss. Easy slag removal. Smooth bead appearance. Suitable for
similar steels that require heat treatment after welding. Observe
the requirements for preheating and post weld heat treatment
of the base material to avoid cracking.
Re-drying
Only dry electrodes should be used. Re-drying should be carried
out at 300 - 350C for 2 hours.
Oerlikon OE-N 127
Classications
AWS A5.5 E12018-G
EN 757 E89 A Z H5
Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld wetal in the as welded condition)
0,2% Proof Strength >900 MPa
Tensile Strength 1 000 - 1 100 MPa
% Elongation on 5d >12
Impact Strength at +20C ISO-V >25 J
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Electrode
Length (mm)
Current
(A)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Pieces per
Carton (approx)
Item Number
4,0 450 140 - 180 5,0 65 W112074
5,0 450 190 - 230 5,0 47 W112075
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Wires for Gas Metal Arc Welding
& Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
MIG/TIG D2 is a low alloy solid wire, with Mn and Mo additions,
designed for welding low alloy steels with high tensile strength.
For use in the stress relieved condition. Often used in oil process
pipework and ttings where resistance to sulphide-induced stress
corrosion cracking is important.
MIG/TIG D2
Packing Data
MIG (DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
0,8 140 22 15,0 W078207
0,9 180 24 15,0 W078208
1,0 230 25 15,0 W078210
1,2 280 26 15,0 W078212
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 90S-D2/ER 80S-D2 (depending on gas used)
MIG
EN 14341-A G 50 5 M G4Mo
EN 14341-B G57 P 5 M G4 M31 (nearest)
TIG
EN 636-A W 50 2 WO
EN 636-B W 57 P 2 W4M3 (nearest)
% Carbon 0,08 % Sulphur 0,01
% Silicon 0,7 % Copper 0,12
% Phosphorous 0,01
(All weld metal in the as welded condition)
MIG TIG
Charpy V-Notch at -20C 90 J -
Suggested gas for welding: Argoshield
5 (MIG), Argon (TIG)

TIG (DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,6 100 12 5,0 W078202
2,0 100 12 5,0 W078204
2,4 100 12 5,0 W078206
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MIG/TIG 80 Ni1
MIG/TIG 80 Ni1 is designed for welding low alloy steels with
1% Ni and ne grain steels as well as for low temperature
applications that require good sub-zero toughness.
Suggested shielding gas: Argoshield

Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 80S-Ni1
MIG
EN 14341-A G 46 4 M G3 Ni 1
EN 14341-B G49 A 4 GN 2 (nearest)
TIG
EN 636-A W 50 4 W 3Ni 1
EN 636-B W 57 A 4 WN2 (nearest)
% Manganese 1,1 % Nickel 1,0
% Phosphorous 0,01 % Copper 0,12
TIG (DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,6 120 14 5,0 W078228
2,0 120 14 5,0 W078230
2,4 120 14 5,0 W078232
Packing Data
MIG (DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,0 230 25 15,0 W078224
1,2 280 26 15,0 W078226
MIG TIG
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TIG 80Ni2
TIG 80Ni2 is designed for welding low alloy steels with 2% Ni
and ne grain steels as well as for low temperature applications
that require good sub-zero toughness.
Suggested gas for welding: Argon
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 80S-Ni2
EN 636-A W 50 6 W2Ni2
EN 636-B W 57 A 6 WN5 (nearest)
% Phosphorous 0,01
Packing Data
Diameter (mm) Pack Mass (kg) Item Number
1,6 5,0 W078234
2,0 5,0 W078236
2,4 5,0 W078238
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TIG 100
TIG 100 is suitable for the welding of low alloy steels with high
yield strength higher than 650 MPa.
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER100S-1
EN 16834-A W 69 5 Mn3Ni1.5Mo
EN 16834-B W 69 A 4 N3M2 (nearest)
% Sulphur 0,007
Packing Data
(DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
2,4 120 14 5,0 W078184
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MIG 120 is a solid wire suitable for welding of low alloyed steels
and high yield strength Cr-Ni-Mo steels. Excellent mechanical
properties, with tensile strength is 840 MPa. Not recomended
for applications that require PWHT.
5
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 120S-I
EN 12534 G 79 4 M Mn4Ni 2 Mo
% Sulphur 0,007
MIG120
Packing Data
(DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,20 280 26 15,0 W078196
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Afrox MIG 6048
Afrox 6048 is a low alloy steel welding wire containing
nickel, molybdenum and vanadium. The wire which is copper
coated, is suitable for use in all positions. Afrox 6048 is
recommended for welding a range of ne grained structural
steels and low alloy quenched and tempered steels having an
ultimate tensile strength of up to 930 MPa. The wire may be
used with Argoshield
5, Argoshield
Light, Argoshield
Heavy
and Argoshield
Universal as well as CO
2
at ow rates of
14-16 l/min. Argon-based shielding gases are recommended.
5, Argoshield
Light, Argoshield
Heavy, Argoshield
Universal, 100% CO
2
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 110S-G and ER 100S-G
EN 16834-A W 69 4M Mn3Ni1 CrMo
EN 16834-B W 76 A 4M N4M2 (nearest)
% Carbon 0,08 - 0,1 % Chromium 0,3 - 0,4
% Manganese 1,6 - 1,8 % Nickel 1,4 - 1,6
% Silicon 0,5 - 0,7 % Molybdenum 0,25 - 0,3
% Phosphorous 0,15 max % Copper 0,35 max
% Sulphur 0,018 max % Vanadium 0,09 - 0,11
Tensile Strength >690 MPa
0,2% Proof Stress >770 MPa
Charpy V-Notch at -40C >47 J
Packing Data
(DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,0 230 25 15,0 W078192
1,2 280 26 15,0 W033188
1,2 280 26 350,0 W033189
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MIG/TIG G2Mo
MIG/TIG G2Mo is a low alloy solid wire, with 0,5% Mo, designed
for welding low alloy steels such as type ASTM A335 grade
P1 and similar. Suitable for pipelines and pressure vessels with
operating temperatures of approximately 500C.

% Phosphorous 0,01
TIG (DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,6 100 12 5,0 W030533
2,0 100 12 5,0 W030534
2,4 100 12 5,0 W030535
Packing Data
MIG (DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,0 230 25 15,0 W033187
1,2 280 26 15,0 W033186
Typical Mechanical Properties (In PWHT condition)
MIG TIG
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 70S-A1
EN 21952-A G/W MoSi
EN 21952-B G/W 52 M IM3 (nearest)
EN 636-A W 2Mo
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MIG CrMo1
MIG CrMo1 is a low alloy solid wire, with 1,2% Cr and 0,5% Mo,
designed for welding low alloy steels and creep resistant steels,
for service up to 500C.
5
Packing Data
(DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,0 230 25 15,0 W078270
1,2 280 26 15,0 W078272
Charpy V-Notch at +20C 150 J
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 80S-G
EN 21952-A G CrMo1Si
EN 21952-B G 55 M ICM (nearest)
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MIG/TIG B2
MIG/TIG B2 is a low alloy solid wire, with 1,25% Cr and 0,5% Mo,
designed for welding low alloy steels with high tensile strength
and creep resistant steels. For welding ASTM A387 grade 11 and
12 and similar types employed for pipelines and pressure vessels
with operating temperatures of approximately 500C.

Packing Data
MIG (DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
0,8 140 22 15,0 W078280
1,0 230 25 15,0 W078282
1,2 280 26 15,0 W078284
1,6 300 26 15,0 W078286
*MIG *TIG
* After PWHT of 1 hour at 690C
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 80S-B2
EN 21952-A G/W CrMo1Si (nearest)
EN 21952-B G/W 55 M ICM3
TIG (DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,6 100 12 5,0 W078274
2,0 100 12 5,0 W078276
2,4 100 12 5,0 W078278
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TIG B2L
TIG B2L contains 1,25% Cr and 0,5% Mo, and is designed for
welding low alloy steels with high tensile strength and creep
resistant steels. For welding ASTM A387 grade 11 and 12 and
similar types for pipelines and pressure vessels with operating
temperatures of about 500C. This low carbon version of the B2
type is preferred where as welded repairs are done or where
PWHT is not viable.
Classications
AWS A 5.28 ER 70S-B2L
EN 21952-B W 52 M CML 1
Charpy V-Notch at +20C 250 J
Packing Data
1,6 5,0 W078275
2,0 5,0 W078277
2,4 5,0 W078279
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MIG/TIG B3
MIG/TIG B3 is a low alloy solid wire, with 2,5% Cr and
1% Mo, designed for welding low alloy steels with high tensile
strength and creep resistant steels. For welding ASTM A387
grade 21 and 22 and similar types employed for pipelines and
pressure vessels with operating temperatures of approximately
550C.

% Phosphorous 0,01 % Copper 0,15*
* For MIG 0,12%
Packing Data
MIG (DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,0 230 25 15,0 W078310
1,2 280 26 15,0 W078312
1,6 300 26 15,0 W078314
*MIG *TIG
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 90S-B3
EN 21952-A G/W CrMo2Si (nearest)
EN 21952-B G/W 62 M 2CIM2
TIG (DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,6 100 12 5,0 W078304
2,0 100 12 5,0 W078306
2,4 100 12 5,0 W078308
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MIG/TIG B6
MIG/TIG B6 is a low alloy solid wire, with 5% Cr and 0,5%
Mo, designed for welding creep resistant steels, for service
temperatures up to 600C. For welding ASTM A335 grade P5
and similar types that are employed in the chemical industry and
in the ammonia synthesis process.
5 or Stainshield
Plus (MIG), Argon (TIG)

* For MIG 0,12%
Packing Data
MIG (DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,0 230 25 15,0 W078322
1,20 280 26 15,0 W078324
*MIG *TIG
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 80S-B6
EN 21952-A G/W CrMo5Si
EN 21952-B G/W 55 M 5CM (nearest)
TIG (DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,6 100 12 5,0 W078326
2,0 100 12 5,0 W078328
2,4 100 12 5,0 W078330
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MIG/TIG B8
MIG/TIG B8 is a low alloy copper coated solid wire, with 9%
Cr and 1% Mo, designed for welding creep resistant steels, for
service temperatures up to 600C. For welding ASTM A387
grade 9 and similar types that are employed in the chemical
industry and in the ammonia synthesis process.
5 or Stainshield
Plus (MIG), Argon (TIG)

% Silicon 0,004
#
% Molybdenum 1,0
#
For MIG 0,008% * For MIG 0,12%
Packing Data
MIG (DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,0 230 25 15,0 W078346
1,2 280 26 15,0 W078348
*MIG *TIG
Classications
AWS A5.28 ER 80S-B8
EN 21952-A G/W CrMo9
EN 21952-B G/W 55 M 9CIM (nearest)
TIG (DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,6 100 12 5,0 W078340
2,0 100 12 5,0 W078344
2,4 100 12 5,0 W078342
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Submerged Arc Wires
Subarc S2Mo is a copper coated solid wire for submerged arc
welding with 1% Mn and 0,5% Mo content to be used for the
welding of creep resistant low alloy Mo steel keeping high yield
values even after heat treatment. Generally used on boilers and
pressure vessels.
Suggested ux: Afrox Flux HPF-N11X
Subarc S2Mo
% Phosphorous 0,01
Packing Data
(DC+/AC)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
2,4 350 28 27,0 W078122
3,2 450 28 27,0 W078124
4,0 600 30 27,0 W078126
Classications
AWS A5.23 E A2
EN 24598-A SMo
EN 24598-B SU I M3 (nearest)
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Subarc EB2
Subarc EB2 is a copper coated solid wire for submerged arc
welding with 1,1% Cr and 0,5% Mo content to be used with basic
uxes for the welding of creep resistant steel type ASTM A 387
grade 11 and similar.
Packing Data
(DC+/AC)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
2,4 350 28 27,0 W078130
3,2 450 28 27,0 W078128
4,0 600 30 27,0 W078129
Classications
AWS A5.23 EB2
EN 24598-A S CrMo1
EN 24598-B SU 1 CM1 (nearest)
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Subarc EB3
welding with 2,5% Cr and 1,0% Mo content to be used with basic
uxes for the welding of creep resistant steel of a similar type as
ASTM A 387 grade 22.
Packing Data
(DC+/AC)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
2,4 350 28 27,0 W078132
3,2 450 28 27,0 W078134
Classications
AWS A5.23 EB3
EN 24598-A S CrMo2 (nearest)
EN 24598-B SU 2C1M
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Subarc EB6
welding with 5,5% Cr and 0,6% Mo. To be used along with
low hydrogen uxes in the welding of creep resistant steel of
consistent composition; employed in quality steel structural
works, in the chemical industry and in the ammonia synthesis
process. Preheating and interpass temperatures of about 200 -
300C are suggested.
Packing Data
(DC+/AC)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
2,4 350 28 27,0 W078136
3,2 450 28 27,0 W078138
Classications
AWS A5.23 EB6
EN 24598-A S CrMo5
EN 24598-B SU 5CM (nearest)
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Submerged Arc Fluxes
Afrox HPF-N90 and N90F are semi-basic agglomerated uxes
producing weld deposits with good mechanical properties at low
temperatures. HPF-N90 and N90F have excellent weldability,
easy slag removal in deep grooves, good resistance to cracking
and porosity and excellent bead appearance. HPF-N90 and
N90F ux can be used on multi-pass applications on unlimited
thickness, with very little change in the chemical composition of
the weld metal.
Applications
Afrox HPF-N90 and N90F can be used on structural steel, CrMo
steel, high strength low alloy (HSLA) steels and quenched and
tempered steels. The N90F grade has a fner particle size to
the N90 and can be used to rebuild small diameter shafts and
journals such as those found on crankshafts.
Storage and Re-drying
The higher the basicity index of agglomerated uxes, the more
hygroscopic such a ux would be. All agglomerated uxes should
therefore be stored in conditions of less than 70% relative
humidity. Welding with damp ux can cause porosity.
Re-drying of ux suspected of being moist should be done for
approximately two hours at about 300C at a ux depth of
about 25 mm.
Classications
AWS A5.17/ASME SFA 5.17
F6A2-EL12 F7A2-EM13K F7A8-EC1 Metalloy EM12KS
F7A2-EM12K F8A2-EA 2-A2 F7A8-EC1 Metalloy EM13KS
F6A2-EM12K F9A2-EA 3-A3
F7P2-EM13K F9P2-EA 3-A3
Typical Weld Metal Data
Product Chemical Composition (%) Tensile Test Charpy V-Notch
C Mn Si S P Mo Cr Cu Ys
(MPa)
Us
(MPa)
E
(%)
Temp
(C)
Mean
(J)
EM12 0,7 0,91 0,13 0,03 0,024 - - - 393 476 30 -29 61
EM12K 0,05 1,3 0,36 0,022 0,02 - - - 426 519 29 -29 66
EM13K 0,08 0,51 0,57 0,019 0,015 - - - 410 525 30 -29 98
EA2 0,03 1,17 0,23 0,03 0,03 0,52 - - 499 577 27 -29 57
EA3 0,05 1,70 0,33 0,021 0,029 0,58 - - 565 655 26 -29 56
EB2 0,08 1,38 0,35 0,013 0,019 0,4 1,0 - 655 720 23 -18 51
EM12KS 0,03 1,02 0,22 0,009 0,012 - - 0,027 408 490 27,8
-51
-62
96
56
EM13KS 0,067 1,08 0,321 0,011 0,015 - - 0,083 430 530 26,5
-51
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Afrox HPF-N90 and N90F Submerged Arc Flux
Flux Characteristics
Maximum Welding Current 800 A
Polarity DC or AC
Basicity 1,4
Packing Data
Pack Mass (kg bags) Item Number
25,0 W071401
25,0 W071402
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Afrox HPF-A72 Submerged Arc Flux
Afrox HPF-A72 is an agglomerated ux with Mn and Si additions.
HPF-A72 is a versatile ux with excellent weldability and easy
slag removal; it is highly resistant to cracks and porosity and has
a very good bead appearance. HPF-A72 is ideal for one-sided
welding, double-sided welding, square edge joints, llet welds
and lap welds in structural and general engineering applications.
It is recommended for welding inside grooves but is limited to
material thicknesses below 25 mm. Due to the high oxidisation
potential, it does not require any special base metal preparation
and cleaning prior to welding.
Applications
Afrox HPF-A72 is used to weld gas bottles, truck wheels,
structural shapes, pipes, joining plates, light boilermaking and
parts with small diameters.
approximately two hours at about 300C at a ux depth of about
25 mm. For many applications it is not necessary to re-dry the
ux.
Maximum Welding Current 1 000 A
Polarity DC or AC
Welding Speed 1 300 mm/min
C Mn Si S P Ys
(MPa)
Us
(MPa)
E
(%)
Temp
(C)
Mean
(J)
EM12K 0,05 1,5 0,8 0,025 0,018 426 519 29 -29 23
Classications
F7A2-EM12K
Packing Data
25,0 W071403
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Afrox MK-N Submerged Arc Flux
Afrox MK-N is totally neutral agglomerated ux, designed
for welding with solid and tubular wires of the 400 series
stainless steels. It can also be used with low alloy steel wires.
It features clean slag removal with wires containing Nb and V,
excellent recovery of the alloying elements from the tubular
wires, such as Cr, Ni, Mo, Nb and V and accepts welding
with twin-arc and oscillating technique, with currents up to
1 000 A. Afrox MK-N ux should be used with wires containing
at least 0,2% Si, in order to avoid porosity.
Applications
The main application of Afrox MK-N ux is the rebuilding of steel
mill roll with tubular and solid wires of the 400 series stainless
steels. It can also be used to rebuild shafts, wheels and journals.
about 25 mm.
Packing Data
25,0 W071406
Product Chemical Composition (%) Hardness
C Mn Si S P Mo Cr Ni Nb W V HRc
McKay TA887-S 0,12 1,0 0,6 0,01 0,015 1,5 12,5 2,5 0,15 - 0,2 40
McKay TA8620-S 0,12 0,8 0,4 0,01 0,015 0,2 0,5 0,4 - - - 21
McKay TA861-S 0,15 0,9 0,5 0,01 0,015 0,6 1,7 - - - - 32
McKay TA242-S 0,14 2,0 0,8 0,01 0,015 0,7 3,0 - - - - 40
McKay TA258-S 0,34 1,2 0,5 0,01 0,015 1,5 6,0 - - 1,4 - 54
McKay TA410-S 0,08 1,0 0,6 0,01 0,015 - 12,8 - - - - 36
McKay TA250-S 0,19 1,0 0,5 0,01 0,015 - 12,3 - - - - 50
McKay TA865-SMod 0,18 1,1 0,4 0,01 0,015 1,0 13,5 2,3 0,15 - 0,15 48
WASA 414MM-S 0,15 0,9 0,5 0,013 0,022 1,2 12,5 2,0 0,17 - 0,18 42 - 45
Lincore ER423L 0,15 1,2 0,4 0,01 0,02 1,0 11,5 2,0 - 0,15 42 - 45
Stoody
Thermaclad 423L
0,15 1,2 0,5 0,012 0,022 1,0 11,7 2,0 - 0,15 43 - 45
EB3 0,1 0,96 0,16 0,01 0,019 1,08 2,15 - - - -
EM-12K 0,1 0,88 0,19 0,019 0,02 - - - - - -
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OP 121TT is a fully basic agglomerated submerged-arc welding
ux that is widely used for the welding of structural and ne
grained low alloy steels requiring high integrity welds with low
temperature impact and CTOD fracture toughness properties.
OP 121TT ux, in combination with a range of Oerlikon sub-
merged-arc wires, in particular with OE-SD3, is established for
the welding of offshore structures such as oil platform jackets,
piles, decks and modules giving a high level of consistency and
mechanical property performance. The ux is widely used for the
welding of think section components in the offshore, nuclear and
pressure vessel industries. The ux exhibits a low hydrogen con-
tent in the as manufactured condition and gives a high resistance
to moisture pick up during exposure under workshop conditions.
The ux promotes a very stable arc characteristic during use
with excellent slag detachment. The weld is of a uniform even
prole with regular ne ripple formation and smooth toe blend-
ing. OP 121TT ux is suitable for use with DC+ or AC and is
ideal for single wire, tandem arc (DC+/AC) and other multi-arc
systems using up to 1000 A with single wire welding. Grain size
according to EN760: 2 - 20.
Redrying
300 - 350C x 2-4 hr
Packing Data
Pack Mass (kg) Item Number
25 W124503
Classifications
AWS A5.23 F11A8-EG-EG
OE SD3 2NiCrMo
OP 121TT
Chemical Analysis
Typical Mechanical Properties (As welded)
Tensile Strength MPa 760 - 900
Yield Strength MPa 720
% Elongation on 5a 18
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Afrox HPF-N11X Submerged Arc Flux
Afrox HPF-N11X is an agglomerated ux for submerged arc
welding. It is a basic neutral type and gives excellent mechanical
properties at low temperatures. Due to its neutrality, HPF-N11X
can be used for multi-pass welding with unlimited thickness with
very little change in the chemical composition of the weld metal.
Even though it gives excellent properties at low temperature
with EM12K wire, it also gives excellent results when welded
with low alloy steel wires such as CrMo, EB-2, EB-3, MnMo, EA2
and EA3. It is ideal for welding procedures that require impact
values at -40C.
Applications
Afrox HPF-N11X can be used to weld heavy equipment, pressure
vessels and components for offshore construction. It can also be
used on class 40 steels resistant to ageing.
about 25 mm.
Weld Metal Data
C Mn Si S P Cr Mo Ys
(MPa)
Us
(MPa)
E
(%)
Temp
(C)
Mean
(J)
EM12K 0,05 1,06 0,39 0,025 0,0180 - - 450 550 31 -40 151
EB2 0,05 0,85 0,36 0,007 0,0013 1,19 0,49 750 850 22 -18 213
Packing Data
(DC+/AC)
25,0 W071405
Classications
F7A8-EM12K
F7P0-EB2-B2
Maximum Welding Current 1 200 A
Polarity DC or AC
Bacisity 2,8
It is recommended that the base metal is cleaned before welding commences.
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Submerged Arc Flux Wire Combinations
Subarc S2Mo is a copper coated solid wire for submerged arc
welding with 1,0% Mn and 0,5% Mo content to be used for the
welding of creep resistant low alloy Mo steel keeping high yield
values even after heat treatment. Generally used on boilers and
pressure vessels.
For more detail on the uxes used, please refer to the relevant ux data sheet
Subarc S2Mo/HPF-N11X
Classications (Wire)
AWS A5.23 E A2
EN 24598-A S Mo
EN 24598-B SU 1M3
Typical Chemical Analysis (Wire)
% Phosphorous 0,01
Packing Data
(DC+/AC)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
2,4 350 28 27,0 W078122
3,2 450 28 27,0 W078124
4,0 500 30 27,0 W078126
Flux HPF-NIIX
As Welded
HPF-NIIX
PWHT I hr @ 690C
Flux/Wire Combination F7A4-EA2 F6P4-EA2
Typical Chemical Analysis (Weld metal)
SA 516 GR 70 plate
Flux HPF-N11X Flux HPF-N11X
% Phosphorous 0,017
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Subarc EB2/HPF-N11X
welding with 1,25% Cr and 0,5% Mo content to be used with
basic uxes for the welding of creep resistant steels of the ASTM
A 387 grade 11 type and similar.
AWS A5.23 EB2
EN 24598-A S Cr Mo1
EN 24598-B SU 1CM1
Packing Data
(DC+/AC)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
2,4 350 28 25,0 W078130
3,2 450 28 25,0 W078128
4,0 500 30 25,0 W078129
Flux HPF-NIIX
As Welded
HPF-NIIX
PWHT I hr @ 690C
Flux/Wire Combination F8A0-EB2 F8P0-EB2
SA 516 GR 70 plate
For more detail on the uxes used, please refer to the relevant ux data sheet
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Subarc EB3/HPF-N11X
basic uxes for the welding of creep resistant steels of the ASTM
A 387 grade 22 type and similar.
Suggested ux: HPF-N11X. For more details on the ux used, please refer to the relevant ux data sheet
AWS A5.23 EB3
EN 24598-A S Cr Mo2
EN 24598-B SU 2C1M
Packing Data
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
2,4 350 28 25,0 W078132
3,2 450 28 25,0 W078134
Flux HPF-NIIX
As Welded
HPF-NIIX
PWHT I hr @ 690C
Flux/Wire Combination F12AZ-EB3 F11P0-EB3
Charpy V-Notch at -80C 18 J at -29C 53 J at -18C
SA 516 GR 70 plate
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Subarc EB6/HPF-N11X
basic uxes for the welding of creep resistant steels of the
ASTM A 387 grade 22 type and similar.
Suggested ux: HPF-N11X. For more details on the ux used, please refer to the relevant ux data sheet
AWS A5.23 EB6
EN 24598-A S Cr Mo5
EN 24598-B SU 5CM
Packing Data
(DC+/AC)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
2,4 350 28 25,0 W078136
3,2 450 28 25,0 W078138
Flux HPF-NIIX
PWHT I hr @ 690C
Flux/Wire Combination F9PZ-EB6
Charpy V-Notch N/R
SA 516 GR 70 plate
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Wires for Flux Cored Welding
TM 811-A1 deposits a weld metal containing 0,5% Mo, and is
designed for welding creep resistant steels for service up to
500C. TM 811-A1 offers good weldability in all positions, with a
fast freezing slag that removes easily. The wire is recommended
for single and multi-pass welding in all positions using either
100% CO
2
or Fluxshield
shielding gases.
Bold indicates optimum parameters for welder appeal.
Suggested shielding gas: 100% CO
2
or Afrox Fluxshield
Trimark TM811-A1
Classications
AWS A5.29 E81T1-A1
EN 17634-A T Mo P C2 H10
EN 17634-B T 55 T1-2M3-H10
% Manganese 0,83 % Phosphorous 0,014
Charpy V-Notch N/A
Packing Data
Diameter
(mm)
Current Deposition Rate
(kg/hr)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,2
20 115
1,2 - 6,6 15 (spool) W081018 28 275
30 325
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Trimark TM811-B2
TM811-B2 deposits a weld metal containing 1,25% Cr and
0,5% Mo and is designed for welding creep resistant steels for
service up to 550C. TM811-B2 offers good weldability in all
positions, with a fast freezing slag that removes easily. The wire is
recommended for single and multi-pass welding in all positions
using either 100% CO
2
or 75/25 Ar/CO
2
shielding gases.
2
or Afrox Fluxshield
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
(kg/hr)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Volts (V) Amps (A)
1,2
Flat & Horizontal
24 175 2,3
15,0 (spool) W081144
28 250 4,2
30 300 58
1,2
Vertical &
Overhead
24 175 2,3
26 200 2,9
27 225 3,4
1,6
Flat & Horizontal
28 300 4,2
15,0 (spool) W081145
29 350 5,7
33 400 7,1
1,6
Vertical &
Overhead
24 200 4,2
25 225 2,8
26 250 3,2
Classications
AWS A5.29 E81T1-B2-H4
EN 17634-A T CrMo 1 PM2 H5
EN 17634-B T55-T1-1M-1CM-H5
% Silicon 0,39 % Chromium 1,22
% Sulphur 0,005
100% CO
2
75% Ar/25% CO
2
Charpy V-Notch N/A N/A
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Trimark TM911-B3
TM911-B3 deposits a weld metal containing 2,25% Cr and 1,0%
Mo and is designed for welding creep resistant steels for service
up to 600C specically ASTM A387, grade 21 and 22. TM911-
B3 offers good weldability in all positions, with a fast freezing
slag that removes easily. The wire is recommended for single
and multi-pass welding in all positions using either 100% CO
2
or
75/25 Ar/CO
2
shielding gases.
2
or Afrox Fluxshield
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
(kg/hr)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Volts (V) Amps (A)
1,2
Flat & Horizontal
20 115 1,2
to
6,6
15,0 (spool) W081146
28 275
30 325
1,2
Vertical &
Overhead
21 115 1,2
to
4,0
26 200
28 250
1,6
Flat & Horizontal
21 150 1,8
to
9,2
15,0 (spool) W081147
29 350
31 425
1,6
Vertical &
Overhead
22 150 1,8
to
3,4
25 225
27 275
Classications
AWS A5.29 E91T1-B3M-H8
EN 17634-A T CrMo 2 PM2 H5
EN 17634-B T62 T1-1M-2C1M-H5
100% CO
2
75% Ar/25% CO
2
% Elongation on 5d 20 18,5
Charpy V-Notch N/A N/A
% Carbon 0,05 0,05 % Phosphorous 0,011 0,01
% Manganese 0,64 0,92 % Molybdenum 0,93 0,97
% Silicon 0,27 0,38 % Chromium 2,04 2,3
% Sulphur 0,013 0,011
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Coremax 81K2
Coremax 81K2 is a Titania type ux cored wire designed for
welding 400-490 MPa high tensile steel for low temperatures.
The weld metal contains about 1,5% nickel and has excellent
notch toughness at temperatures down to -60C under as
welded conditions. It provides excellent usability and effciency
in all positions welding with CO
2
gas. It is suitable for butt or
llet welding on offshore structures for low temperature areas,
LNG and LPG carriers, and storage tanks.
Packing Data
(DC+)
Diameter
(mm)
Current
(A)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
1,2
Flat & Horizontal
130 - 300
15,0 (spool) W081149
1,2
Vertical &
Overhead
130 - 240
1,6
Flat & Horizontal
200 - 350
15,0 (spool) W081150
1,6
Vertical &
Overhead
160 - 220
Classications
AWS A5.29 E81T1-K2
EN 17632-A T50-6-1.5Ni-B-C-2-H5
EN 17632-B T57-6-N3-C-T4-1-H5
Chemical Analysis
% Manganese 1,37 % Phosphorous 0,014
Charpy V-Notch -60C 49 J
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Hobart FabCO 115
FabCO 115 is a high strength, fux cored wire that is comparable
to a low alloy E11018M electrode but with higher deposition
rates. It is used primarily for welding A514, A517, HY100 and
similar quenched and tempered high strength, low alloy steels,
producing a low hydrogen deposit with basic slag which helps
to minimise cracking. FabCO 115 has high impact values at low
temperatures and provides a modied globular metal transfer.
For use with 100% CO
2
shielding gas only.
Suggested gas for FCW welding: 100% CO
2
Classications
AWS A5.29 E110T5-K4
Chemical Analysis
% Phosphorous 0,012 % Molybdenum 0,42
Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal PWHT 48 hr @ 104C)
Tensile Strength >690 MPa
0,2% Proof Stress >770 MPa
Charpy V-Notch at -40C >47 J
Packing Data
(DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Stick Out
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
2,4 290 - 525 25 - 32 25,0 27,2 W078188
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B121 T5 K4
Low hydrogen cored wire for welding CrNiMo low alloy
steels used in the construction of earth moving machines,
overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes and structures requiring
high mechanical properties. Easily removable slags. Very good
efciency.
Classications
AWS A5.29 E121T5-K4
Chemical Analysis
% Phosphorous 0,012 % Molybdenum 0,4
0,2% Proof Stress 775 MPa
Packing Data
(DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Current Stick Out
(mm)
Pack Mass
(kg)
Item Number
Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,2 110 - 340 16 - 34 15 - 20 15,0 W078200
Suggested gas for FCW welding: Fluxshield
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Trimark Metalloy 110 is a gas shielded metal cored wire designed
for use in semi-automatic applications requiring high strength weld
deposits, particularly those in which high resistance to cracking
and good toughness is a requirement. It is recommended for
single and multi-pass welding in the fat and horizontal positions
using Fluxshield
as a shielding gas at ow rates of 17-24 l/min.

Trimark Metalloy 110 is recommended for welding quenched
and tempered steels such as ROQ-TUF and T1.
Packing Data
1,6 15,0 (spool) W081027
Classications
AWS A5.29 E110C-G
Chemical Analysis
% Silicon 0,48 % Chromium 0,21
Typical Mechanical Properties (All weld metal PWHT 48 hr @ 104C)
Yield Stress 753 MPa
% Elongation on 50 mm 22
Packing Data
(DC-)
Diameter
(mm)
Position Current Optimum Settings Deposition Rates
(kg/hr)
Electrode
Stick Out (mm)
Amps (A) Volts (V) Amps (A) Volts (V)
1,6 Flat/Horizontal 275 - 500 29 - 40 350 30 3,6 - 9,3 20 - 30
Trimark Metalloy 110
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Fluxol M10 is a seamless copper coated metal cored wire with
outstanding welding properties in the short arc and spray arc
ranges depositing slag free weld metal. Almost spatter-free when
welding in the spray arc range. Good restriking, even with a cold
wire tip, thus being suitable for robotic applications. Characteristic
features: good side wall fusion, smooth and nely rippled welds
without undercut into the base metal. Little formation of silicates
on top of weld, so that multi-pass welds can be made without
inter-run cleaning. Due to an easily controllable weld pool in the
short arc range, Fluxol M10 is well suited for root and positional
welding.
Storage
Keep dry and avoid condensation.
Packing Data
Diameter (mm) Item Number
1,6 W125412
Classifications
AWS A5.18 E70C-6M H4
EN 17632-A T 46 4 M M 1 H5
Typical Chemical Analysis (All weld metal)
% Carbon 0,06 % Silicon 0,6
% Manganese 1,3
Approvals
American Bureau of Shipping Germanischer Lloyd
Bureau Veritas Lloyds Register of Shipping
DB TV
Det Norske Veritas UDT
Gas Test Afrox Fluxshield
Shielding Gas Afrox Fluxshield
Materials S(P)460-S(P)500, S550, HY 80

Heat Treatment
As Welded
PWHT 580C x 2 hr/furnace
Yield Strength N/mm
2
460 460
Tensile Strength N/mm
2
550 - 660 550 - 660
% Elongation on A5 24 24
Impact Energy at -20C 47 J 47 J
Fluxol M10
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Fluxol 20 HD is a seamless copper coated rutile ux cored wire
and the enhanced degree of ll results in a higher current car-
rying capacity and deposition rate. Thus, welding speed may be
increased which leads to a saving of time and costs. It can be
welded in all positions using only one parameter setting (24 V,
wire feed 9 m/min, wire diameter 1,2 mm). Fluxol 20 HD is also
ideal for fully mechanised welding.
The weld metal produced features excellent mechanical-techno-
logical properties and a hydrogen content of hydrogen < 5 ml per
100 g deposited weld metal. Low spatter loss, easy slag removal
producing nely rippled, pore-free welds without undercut.
Storage
Packing Data
1,2 W125211
1,6 W125212
Classifications
AWS A5.29 E81T1-Ni1M JH4
EN 17632-A T 46 4 1Ni P M 1 H5
Heat Treatment
As Welded
Yield Strength N/mm
2
490 490
2
570 - 670 570 - 670
Approvals
American Bureau of Shipping Lloyds Register of Shipping
Bureau Veritas RS
DB TV
Det Norske Veritas UDT
Germanischer Lloyd
Gas Test Afrox Fluxshield
Shielding Gas Afrox Fluxshield
Materials S(P)275-S(P)460
Fluxol 20 HD
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Fluxol 35 is a seamless copper coated basic ux cored wire suit-
able for the welding of creep resistant boiler and pipe steels for
operating temperatures up to 530C, as well as ne grain struc-
tural steels. Quiet and stable arc with low spatter loss and easy
slag removal produce a uniform and smooth weld bead surface
which is free from porosity.
Storage
Packing Data
1,2 W125351
1,6 W125352

Classifications
AWS A5.29 E80T5-G H 4 / E80T5-GM H 4
EN 17634-A T MoL B C 3 H5 / T MoL B M 3 H5
Heat Treatment
As Welded
Yield Strength N/mm
2
490 470
2
550 - 650 520 - 620
Approvals
DB
TV
UDT
Gas Test CO
2
or Afrox Fluxshield
Shielding Gas CO
2
or Afrox Fluxshield
Materials S(P)235-S(P)460, 16Mo3

Fluxol 35
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Fluxol 41 is a seamless copper coated basic ux cored wire for
the welding of high strength fne grain structural steels. Operating
features include low spatter loss, easy slag removal and uniform
bead appearance.
Storage
Packing Data
1,6 W125412
Classifications
AWS A5.29 E90T5-G H4 / E90T5-GM H4
EN 12535 T 55 6 1NiMo B C 3 H5
% Silicon 1,4
Heat Treatment
As Welded
Yield Strength N/mm
2
560 540
2
650 - 750 630 - 710
Approvals
BWB
DB
Gas Test CO
2
Shielding Gas CO
2
or Afrox Fluxshield
Materials S(P)460-S(P)500, S550, HY 80

Cored Wires for High Strength
Steels
Fluxol 41
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