Xiang Welding Industrial Co Ltd
AWS A5.5 / ASME SFA5.5 E8016-B2
JIS Z3223 E5516-1CM
EN 1599 - E CrMo1 B 1 2
Notes on Usage
Welding Positions:
① Preheat at 150~300℃(302~572℉) and postheat at 670~730℃(1238~1346℉).
② Dry the electrodes at 350~400℃(662~752℉) for 60 minutes before use.
③ Keep the arc as short as possible.
Applications
AWS A5.5 / ASME SFA5.5 E8016-B2 can be used for welding of 1.25%Cr-0.5%Mo steel for super-heat tubes, steam pipes and heaters of boilers for thermo-electric power plant and equipment of oil refining industries.
Welding Position
Characteristics on Usage
AWS A5.5 / ASME SFA5.5 E8016-B2  is a low hydrogen type electrode and is usable in all positions.
It is suitable for welding 1.25%Cr-0.5%Mo steel pipes and high carbon Cr-Mo steel.
Current
AC or DC +