Low-alloyed Electrodes
ES 8018 W2 A5.5: E 8018-W2H4R / EN 499: 1994: E 46 4 Z(NiCrCu) B 4 2 H5
Description
ES 8018-W2 NiCuCr alloyed basic coated electrode for welding weathering resistant constructional steels such as CORTEN, PANTINAX, CORALDUR and KORRALPIN. Excellent mechanical properties, and high crack resistance even when subjected to restraint. Metal recovery approx. 115 %. Easily weldable in all positions except vertical-down. Very low hydrogen contents (according AWS condition HD ? 4 ml/100 g weld metal
Typical Chemical Composition (%)
| Si | Mn | Cr | C | Cu | Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.05 | 0.45 | 0.6 |
Typical Mechanical Properties
| Yeild Strength | Tensile Strength | Elongation 5x D | Impact (ISO-V) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 N / mm² | 570 N / mm² | % 27 | -30°C – 150 j -40°C – 130 j |
Applications
Sizes Available & Recomennded Currents
| Diam. (mm) | Length (mm) | Current (Amperes) | Arc Voltage | Wire Feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50 | 350 | 80 - 100 | ||
| 3.25 | 350 | 130 - 150 | ||
| 4.00 | 450 | 150 - 200 |
Welding Current
DC { + }
Welding Positions
 Flat |
 Horizontal |
 Vertical Up |
 Overhead |
 Fillet |