China Professional Steel Supplier
ntroduction: E7018 is an iron powder low hydrogen type electrodes with high welding efficiency used for welding tensile strength of 50kgf/mm2 class steel. Mechanical properties and X-ray performance is good.
Application: E7018 can be used for welding of middle carbon and low alloy steel structures in ships, railway vehicles, cars, pressure containers and other important machineries.
Typical chemical composition of weld metal (%)
C | Mn | Si | S | P |
0.09 | 1.15 | 0.36 | 0.012 | 0.012 |
Typical mechanical properties of weld metal:
Y.S | T.S | EL. | Temp | CVN. Impact value J |
471 | 570 | 26 | -29 | 87 |
Approval: LR, ABS
Packing: 5kg(11 lbs)/box, 5kg(11 lbs) x 4box: 20kg(44 lbs)/carton
Recommended currents (Amp.):
Size (mm) | 2.5 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Length(mm) | 350 | 350 | 400 | 400 |
Current(A) | 60-90 | 90-140 | 140-190 | 190-240 |
Notes on Usage:
1. Dry the electrodes at 300-350℃ for 60 minutes before use.
2. Keep the arc as short as possible.
3. Use wind screen against strong wind.
WELDING POSITION: