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WELDING MANUAL 00 SPECIFICATION AND
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Drying and Holding Parameters

AWS Drying (*) Minimum Holding

Classification Temperature °C Time (Hours) Temperature °C (@)

E7018 250 - 300 2 150

E7018-1 250 - 300 2 150
E7018-A1 250 - 300 2 150
E8018-G 250 - 300 2 150
E8018-B2 250 - 300 2 150
E9018-B3 250 - 300 2 150
E9018-B23 250 - 300 2 150
E9015-B91 250 - 300 2 150
E9015-B92 250 - 300 2 150
E308, E309, E310 150
250 - 300 1
E316& E347
ENiCrFe-3 250 - 300 2 150
ENiCrFe-7 250 - 300 2 150

Note: (*) - Gu
followed.
(@) - Maintain the temperature in the oven till issue.

4.2.4 After issue, maintain the electrodes in a portable oven at a minimum temperature of
65°C till use. This is not applicable for E6013 (Rutile) electrodes, however the following
instruction shall be followed for E6013 electrodes:

(1) Rutile electrodes require some moisture in the coating and they would not require
drying. If they become damp, re-drying at around 120 to 150°C for 1 hour will be
sufficient.
(2) These electrodes with potassium silicate binder can be used on both DCEP/DCEN
polarities and on AC. E6013 electrodes generally have better arc striking and
stability characteristics with an easily detachable slag.
4.3 Unused, returned electrodes shall be segregated and reused only after repeating
drying and holding cycles.