AWS: E71T8-K6, E71T8-A2-K6 Flux-cored self-shielded (FCAW-S) Wire, Tianjin, China.Has the portability of stick electrode and the productivity of wire. It is recommended for hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe.

AWS: E71T8-K6, E71T8-A2-K6

Hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe

Typical Applications

FEATURES 

Vertical down hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe
High deposition rates
Capable of producing weld deposits with impact toughness exceeding 27 J (20 ft·lbf) at -29°C (-20°F)

Welding Positions

Flat/Horizontal

Shielding Gas

N/A

CONFORMANCE

CONFORMANCES                SPECIFICATION                                              CLASSIFICATION

AWS                                          AWS A5.29                                                          E71T8-K6

AWS                                          AWS A5.36                                                          E71T8-A2-K6

ABS                                           AWS A5.29                                                          E71T8-K6

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Welding Positions

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

NOTES

⁽¹⁾ For electrical stickout (ESO) subtract 6.4 mm (1/4 in) from contact tip to work distance (CTWD).