AWS A5.5 / ASME SFA5.5 E8018-B2
JIS Z3223 E5518-1CM
EN 1599 ECrMo1 B 3 2 H5
Notes on Usage
Welding Positions:
① Dry the electrodes at 350~400℃(662~752℉) for 60 minutes before use.
② Preheat at 150~300℃(302~572℉) and postheat at 670~730℃(1238~1346℉).
③ Keep the arc as short as possible.
Applications
AWS A5.5 / ASME SFA5.5 E8018-B2 can be used for welding of 1.25%Cr-0.5%Mo heat resistant steel. Used for steam pipes of boilers for power plant and marine use, equipment for oil refining industries, and high temperature synthetic chemical industries.
Welding Position
Characteristics on Usage
AWS A5.5 / ASME SFA5.5 E8018-B2 is an iron powder low hydrogen type electrode. Its coating contains much iron powder,
which increasing working efficiency. Owing to this high working efficiency, it is mostly suitable for
welding thick steam pipes and repair welding of cast steel.
Current
AC or DC +
