AWS E8018-G

Description and Applications

HE8018-G is an iron powder low hydrogen type electrode for all positions with excellent mechanical properties and crack resistance. Deposited metal contains approximately 1.5% Ni, providing high notch toughness at low temperature (-50℃). It is suitable for welding of low temperature service steels (ASTM A537 CLASS 2, A516)..

 
Guideline in Usage
1.

Welding with excessively high input should be avoided to assure strength and toughness of weld.

2. Base metal should be preheated. Electrodes should be re-dried at 350400℃ for 60 minutes before use
3. Keep the arc as short as possible
 
 
Typical Chemical Composition of Weld Metal(%)
C Si Mn P S Ni
0.07 0.50 1.00 0.01 0.01 1.55
 
Typical Mechanical Properties of Weld Metal
Yield Strength
N/mm2
Tensile Strength
N/mm2
Elongation
Impact Value
J(-50℃)
491 572 30 87
 
Size & Recommended Current RangeAC )
Diameter (mm)
2.6 3.2 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0
Length (mm) 

300

350 400 450 450 450
Current (Amp) F 70~100 100~140 140~180 180~230 240~320 280~340
V,OH 60~90 90~130 130~170 160~200