AWS A5.5 / ASME SFA5.5 E9018-B3
JIS Z3223 E6218-2C1M
EN 1599 - E CrMo2 B 3 2
Notes on Usage
Welding Positions:
① Preheat at 200~350℃(392~662℉) and postheat at 680~730℃(1256~1346℉).
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 E9018-B3 can be used for welding of 2.25%Cr-1%Mo steel suitable for main steam pipes of boilers for electric power plant and marine use, equipment for oil refining industries and high temperature synthetic industries. Welding of 2.25%Cr-1%Mo steel casting.
Welding Position
Characteristics on Usage
AWS A5.5 / ASME SFA5.5 E9018-B3 is an iron powder low hydrogen type electrode. Its coating contains much iron powder,
which increases working efficiency. Owing to this high working efficiency, it is mostly suitable for
welding thick main pipes and steel casting.
Current
AC or DC +
