AWS A5.5 E8016-B1
EN 1599 E CrMo0.5 B 1 2

Notes on Usage

Welding Positions:

1. Dry the electrodes at 300~350℃(572~662℉) one hours before use. 2. Preheat at 160∼190℃(320~374℉) and post-heat at 690℃(1274℉).

3. Keep the arc as short as possible.

Applications

AWS A5.5 E8016-B1 Welding of 0.5% 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.

Characteristics on Usage

AWS A5.5 E8016-B1 is a low hydrogen type electrode and is usable in all positions.
It is suitable for welding 0.5% Cr + 0.5% Mo steel pipes and high carbon Cr-Mo steel structures.

Mechanical Properties& Chemical Compositions of all-Weld Metal

Welding Conditions

Diameter, mm(in) : 4.0 X 400(5/32 X 16)
Amp./ Volt. : 170 / 23~25
Interpass Temp.℃(℉) : 170~190(338~374)
Polarity : Ac or DC+