arc welding electrodes

ARC WELDING ELECTRODES
Mild Steel - Rutile Coated - General Purpose
Brand
Name
Tip
Colour
Classification
AS/NZS 4855B:2007
WELDWELL
PH28
BLUE
E4313A
Flux Marking
PH28 6013 4313A
RED
E4313A
SILVER E4313A
48A
Flux Marking
PH48A 6013 4313A
WELDWELL
PH68
RED
E6013
E6013
E6013
VIOLET E4303A
E6013
Flux Marking
PH78 6013 4303A
2.0
2.5
3.2
4.0
WHITE
E4924A
7024
Flux Marking
PH7024 4924A
E7024
2.5
3.2
4.0
70-100
90-135
130-180
BROWN E4311A
31A
Flux Marking
PH31A 6011 4311A
E6011
2.5
3.2
4.0
5.0
WHITE
27
Flux Marking
PH27 7048 4948A
E4948AU H5
E7048-H4
2.5
3.2
4.0
60-95
90-140
120-190
RED
56S
Flux Marking
PH56S 7016 4916A
WELDWELL
PH77
Flux Marking
PH77 7018-1 4918-1A
BLUE
C6H
Flux Marking
PHC6H 7028 4928A
E7016 H8
E7018-1 H8
90-140
130-160
180-210
260-320
2.5
60-95
3.2 90-125
4.0 115-175
E4928AU H5
E7028-H8
3.2
4.0
5.0
2.5 60-100
3.2 85-140
4.0 100-180
AWS A5.4:2006
E316L-17
E309L-17
AC 50V or DC+
WELDWELL WHITE ES309L-17
PH RS309LC
PH RS309LC is a rutile coated all position electrode
for welding stainless steel containing 22-25% Cr
RS309 and 12-14% Ni. RS309LC may also be used for
LC
welding dissimilar metals, eg stainless steel type
Flux Marking
18/8 to mild steel.
PHRS309LC
WELDWELL
PH 22.9.3LR
GREEN ES2209-16
2.5 60-105
3.2 90-145
4.0 140-200
5.0 180-300
AC 70V DC+
PH400
GOLD
RSP
WELDWELL LIGHT BLUE
HI-TEN 8
HI-TEN
8
80-130
3.2 170-250
4.0 220-350
Tough chromium-manganese alloy used for worn
rails, shafts, grouser plates, shovel pads, track links, 3.2
idler wheels, dragline pins etc. Typical undiluted 4.0
hardness 38Rc.
1855-A4
600
Versatile, low cost hard facing deposit for straight
carbon, low alloy or manganese steel. The self
hardening deposit has high abrasion resistance.
Deposit is malleable and forgeable when hot.
Typical undiluted hardness 59Rc
RED
2360-A4
40-80
60-100
90-140
40-80
60-100
700
WIA
ABRASOCORD
43
PLAIN
43
Flux Marking
45-70 WIA AC 43
70-110
VIDALLOY 11
45-70
70-110
Flux Marking
None
VIDALLOY 30
GOLD
E Fe3
AC 50V or DC+ or -
3.2 95-145
4.0 125-180
5.0 190-280
AC 50V or DC+ or -
PH 700 is a high carbon-chrome type for impact
and severe abrasion and has good resistance to
scaling and corrosion in high temperatures. It can be
deposited directly on to mild steel or low alloy steel,
austenitic manganese steel. However, when the
base metal is hardenable or high alloy, a buffer layer
of PH 56S, PH 77 or the stainless alloy RSP may be
necessary. Typical undiluted hardness 62Rc.
2465-A4
3.2 110-130
4.0 130-180
AC 55V or DC+
Abrasocord 43 deposits extremely abrasion-resistant
chromium/niobium carbides, which also have moderate
to heavy impact resistance. The electrode has a very
high deposition efficiency of 190%. Typical applications
are the cement and brick industries, crushing, general
earth moving, mining and agricultural industries. A
buffer layer of RSP or 56S or 77 is recommended.
Typical undiluted hardness of 64-69Rc.
3360-A1
3.2 115-140
4.0 140-185
AC 50V or DC + or -
11
Tubular hard facing rod with 60% tungsten carbide,
coarse mesh. Deposit hardness 1800 VPN. Ideal
for ripper points, trencher teeth, diamond core
drills, reamers, etc. Highest abrasion resistance.
Typical undiluted hardness 1800 VPN
RED
2355-A1
VIDALLOY
95-145
125-200
6.0
90-145
6.0
80-125
3.2
85-135
AC 50V or DC + or -
Tubular hard facing rod which gives a chromium
30
VIDALLOY
40-80 Flux Marking
60-100 None
90-140
ALLYARC
2.5
3.2
4.0
40-75
60-100 Flux Marking
90-140 None
2.5
3.2
40-75
75-125
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Perhaps the above listed products in this stock range do not cover your application
problem. We have access to a wide range of specialised products through our international
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assistance.
carbide austenitic iron deposit. Good impact and
resistance to high abrasion. Deposit hardness
52-58Rc. Ideal for swing hammers, crusher rolls,
bucket teeth, shovel buckets, scraper blades, etc.
Typical undiluted hardness 58Rc.
Special Welding Electrodes
PLAIN
ALLY
ARC
AC 50V or DC+
Was developed to give very good strengths at
elevated temperatures combined with corrosion
resistance, high toughness and wear resistance. The
special coating gives porosity free, dense deposits
with little or no spatter. Welds are deposited at
highest possible speed with least amount of base
metal heat, using very low amperages. Tensile 825
MPa with high anti-cracking properties.
4.0
AC 50V or DC+ or -
PINK
AC 75V or DC+
This deposits a weld metal of an austenetic-ferritic
structure which is highly resistant to cracking. Hence
its use where combinations of metals could cause
cracks by other methods. Weldwell RSP is also used
to weld creep resistant steels such as 5% Cr-0.5% Mo,
where no PWHT can be applied. For joining mild to
stainless steel. Very good for repair welding.
AWS A5.13 2000
E Fe2
65-95 WELDWELL
75-130 PH 600
115-165
Problem Steels
WELDWELL
RSP
A heavy coated electrode providing a highly mobile
means of cutting, gouging and piercing most steels,
using standard AC or DC arc welding equipment.
Produces a very high arc force and can be used for
general cutting and grooving in joint preparation,
removing defective welds and reclaiming scrap
metal, etc
400
Abrasocord
2.5
3.2
4.0
50-100
AC 70V or DC+
Flux Marking
PH400
AC 50V or DC+
PH 22.9.3 LR is an all position arc welding electrode
for welding duplex stainless steel such as SAF 2205
22.9.3 and SAF 2304. The electrode is easy to weld with,
LR
Flux Marking
has good re-ignition properties, enabling out of
PH 22.9.3LR
position welding to be carried out with ease.
Flux Marking
WELDWELL HI TEN 8
4.0 200-230
5.0 260-340
E2209-16
3.2
Hardsurfacing Electrodes
Flux Marking
PH700
2.5
3.2
AC 45V or DC+ or -
For welding cast iron, to deposit nearly pure nickel
which is fully machinable. Narrow fusion zone, thus
heat affected areas are at a minimum. Smooth
quiet arc.
65-95
AS/NZS 2576
75-130
115-165 WELDWELL YELLOW 1435-A4
WELDWELL
PH 700
2.5
3.2
ENi-Cl
PLAIN
C&G
Flux Marking
PH600
2.5
3.2
4.0
Size Current
(mm) Range
AWS A5.15
Gouging and Cutting Electrodes
Flux Marking
None
AC 50V or DC+
PH RM316LC is a low carbon electrode for welding
Molybdenum bearing 316 and 316L steels. The weld
RM316 metal has superior resistance to pitting corrosion.
LC
Also suitable for the general purpose welding of
301, 302, 304 and 304L stainless steels. Weld
Flux Marking
with a short arc.
PHRM316LC
E318-16
AC 50V or DC+
WELDWELL YELLOW ES318-16
PHRM318LC
PHRM318LC deposits a stabilised weld metal
suitable for welding AISI types 318 and 316. The
RM318 deposit is highly resistant to corrosion by strong
Flux Marking
LC
acids.
PHRM318LC
Flux Marking
WELDWELL RSP
AC 70V DC+
This is a 195% efficiency Iron Powder low hydrogen
type electrode for clean smooth welds in the downhand position on heavy plate and joints in restraint.
It has excellent mechanical and X-ray properties and
is very suited for welds in narrow Vee joints. The
Zircon Basic coating leaves a very readily removable
slag. LRS Grade 3, 3YH5.
C&G
DC+
E309MoL-17
AC 50V or DC+
WELDWELL VIOLET ES309LMo-17
PHRS309MoLC
PH RS309MoLC is an all position, rutile coated
electrode which is extremely sutiable for the welding
RS309 of molybdenum containing austenitic stainless steel
150 Max
2.5
MoLC
200 Max
to carbon steels, and for the welding of buffer layers 3.2
270 Max Flux Marking
of AISI 316 clad steels of which the final run is made
PHRS309MoLC
with PH RM316LC.
AC 70V DC+ or - for root
passes if preferred
An Iron Powder low hydrogen electrode for welding
steel, low alloy, high tensile steels and for steels to
LT40 spec in all positions. The metal recovery being
approx 115% and the deposited welds are first class
for X-ray. PH77 is welded with a short arc and due
to its higher current characteristics, welding is much
faster than normal. LRS Grade 3, 4YH5.
Flux Marking
PHKV5 7015-B2L 52151CMLP
E7015-B2L H4
Classification
AS/NZS 4855B:2007
ENiFe-Cl
AC 45V or DC+ or WIA
GREEN
SUPERCAST
Deposits a nickel iron alloy for welding of higher
NiFe
strength cast irons, as well as ordinary grey irons.
Ideal for welding mild steel to all grades of cast
iron. Deposited weld metal is anti-cracking and
Flux Marking
machinable. Ideally suited to the dissimilar welding
WIA SC NiFe
of these irons to steels
90-140
110-180 WIA
DC+
For welding steels alloyed with 1.25% Cr/0.5% Mo.
It can also be used to weld 0.9 Cr/0.5% Mo steels. 2.5
PH KV5 is very good in all positions. The weld metal 3.2
4.0
is insensitive to solidification cracking.
PHRM316LC
AC 70V DC+
An all-positional low hydrogen electrode which
deposits very pure weld metal with exceptional
mechanical and X-ray properties. For use on mild,
unalloyed, micro alloyed and low alloy steels, also
for steels to LT 40 spec. Used with a short arc and
reasonably slow travel speeds. LRS Grade 3, 4YH5.
BLACK E4918-1AU H5
77
WELDWELL
PHC6H
E4916AU H5
GREEN E5215-1CML H5
KV5
E8015-B3L H4
Tip
Colour
50-100
Marking
85-140 Flux
WIA SC Ni
120-180
AC 70V DC+
For welding steels alloyed with 2.25% Cr/1.0% Mo
and is recommended for welding 0.5% Cr/0.5%
Mo/0.25% V steel. As with all creep resisting steel
welding, correct pre-heat and interpass temperature 2.5
control must be used. PH KV3 exhibits excellent 3.2
X-ray quality welds. Also suitable for welding other 4.0
low alloy, medium tensile steels, where matching or
improved strength and toughness are desired.
AS/NZS 4854B:2006
WELDWELL ORANGE ES316L-17
E7016 H8
AC 45V (2.5,3.2) AC 55V
WELDWELL BRONZE E4916AU H10
(4.0) DC+
PH16TC
PH16TC is a smooth-running, easy to use, all
16TC position twin coated, low hydrogen electrode for 2.5
60-90
mild and low alloy steel applications. Provides high
quality, notch tough weld metal. Easy restrike. Can 3.2 90-135
be operated on low OCV AC machines. LRS Grade 4.0 140-190
Flux Marking
3, 4YH10.
PH16TC 7016 4916A
WELDWELL
PH56S
2.5
3.2
4.0
Stainless Steel
2.5
3.2
4.0
5.0
Brand
Name
WIA
PLAIN
SUPERCAST Ni
Type PH 118 is designed for welding low alloy high
strength steels with tensiles up to 120,000 psi, ie
Bisalloy 80, Sumiten 80S, TI and 4140. In addition, 3.2
118 is ideal for many repair welds on high strength 4.0
steel, ie forklift prongs, axles, shafts, etc. ABS
approved. These electrodes must be kept very dry.
AS/NZS 4856B:2006
WELDWELL ALUMINIUM E5515-2C1ML H5
WELDWELL
PH KV5
AC 70V or DC+
A vertical down low hydrogen electrode which
bridges gaps with remarkable ease. Welding is very
fast, using high currents and a short arc. The welds
are flat in profile and insensitive to cracking. LRS
Grade 3, 3YH15.
Size Current
(mm) Range
Cast Iron
Creep Resisting Steel - Low Hydrogen Electrodes
PHKV3 8015-B3L 55152C1MP
Mild/Medium Tensile Steel - Low Hydrogen Electrodes
WELDWELL
PH27
Flux Marking
PH118 11018-G 7618-GA
60-95
70-125
130-170
170-240 Flux Marking
AC 50V or DC-
This type is formulated for a deeply penetrating
arc with fast burn-off rate. It is used primarily for
welding pipe, using the stove-pipe technique. PH
31A has good mechanical and X-ray characteristics.
A touch technique or a short arc are the main
requisites, depending upon the welding conditions.
LRS Grade 3.
118
KV3
Mild Steel - Cellulose Coated
WELDWELL
PH31A
AS/NZS 4857B:2006
VIOLET E7618-GA H5
E11018-G H4
PH KV3
AC 50V or DC-
The PH7024 is a heavy coated, rutile contact-type
electrode developed for high speed welding of mild
steel in flat and horizontal positions using AC or DC
straight polarity. The iron powder content in the flux
coating gives high efficiency combined with excellent
mechanical properties. LRS Grade 2, 2Y.
Classification
AS/NZS 4855B:2007 AWS A5.5:2006
E7016-C1L H8 AC 70V DC+
WELDWELL ALUMINIUM E4916 N5P H10
PH75
PH75 deposits a nickel-alloyed weld metal,
75 which gives very high impact values at sub-zero
temperatures. These electrodes are employed for
the welding of pipes, vessels, containers, etc, for
Flux Marking
low temperature service. LRS Grade 5Y40H10.
PH75 7016-C1L
Available on special order
4916-N5P
40-60
60-85 WELDWELL
90-130 PH118
130-180
Mild Steel - Iron Powder Types
WELDWELL
PH7024
Tip
Colour
High Tensile Steel - Low Hydrogen Electrodes
AC 50V or DC-
This rutile electrode exhibits unusual properties
for a general purpose type. It deposits a weld
metal which is “similar” to the low-hydrogen type.
Welding is easily done in the vertical, overhead and
downhand positons, whilst the weld metal gives
excellent X-ray and mechanical results. Ideal for
prime work involving piping and structures. Not
suitable for vertical down welding. ABS Grade 3.
78
70-100
85-135
130-170
190-230
Brand
Name
AC 45V or DC-
This medium-heavy coated rutile electrode produces
a rapid freezing slag. Its large droplet type of arc
makes it ideal for poor fitting work or where large
gaps have to be bridged. It is perfect for site work
because with one current setting welds can be done
in all positions. Excellent for galvanised steel.
Flux Marking
PH68 6013 4313A
2.5
3.2
4.0
5.0
AC 45V or DC+/-
This is a conventional type of electrode which welds
in all positions. It is good for low open circuit voltage
machines and has easy starting and restarting
properties. In addition, it exhibits very quiet running
with reasonably smooth deposits. A very useful
electrode for welding galvanised steel. LRS Grade
2, 2Y.
E4313A
68
WELDWELL
PH78
AC 50V or DC-
Austarc 12P is a smooth running, rutile type
electrode for all positional welding of mild steel.
It is characterised by a moderately forceful and
extremely stable arc, and produces excellent
penetration with low spatter losses.
Flux Marking
WIA 4313A
WELDWELL
PH48A
E6013
A universal electrode with medium-heavy rutile
coating, which yields a fairly rapid solidifying slag. It
is very easy to apply in the vertical up and overhead
positions, where a short arc length is beneficial. The
weld appearance is very good for all positions. PH28
has excellent X-ray properties. LRS Grade 2.
28
AUSTARC 12P
Size Current
(mm) Range
AWS A5.1:2004
Mild/Medium Tensile Steels - Low Hydrogen Electrodes
E4043
DC+
Ally-Arc is an aluminium electrode with an extruded
covering. It operates smoothly, with an easy to
control quiet arc, and provides a dense spatter-free
deposit. Corrosion resistance is good, together
with good colour match. It is characterised by low
amperage and easy slag removal. Tensile strength
is up to 193 MPa.