SPARC-8018 is a heavy coated, basic type low hydrogen electrode for welding of low alloy, copper corrosion resistant structural steels, easy to operate on AC and DC (+). Give low spatter, smooth arc. Weld is of radiographic quality. Best suitable for corten to corten steel welding. Typical application includes welding of steels like corten A and B and equivalent grades, medium tensiol corrosion resitant structural steels etc.
CLASSIFICATION & CODING |
CURRENT CONDITION D(±)A50 |
TYPICAL WELD METAL PROPERTIES |
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Size (mm) | Amps |
Chemical Composition |
Mechnical Properties |
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Elements | % (Max) | ||||||
2.50 x 350 | 70-100 |
C | 0.07 | YS | 56 kgf/mm2 | ||
AWS/A5.5: E8018-W2 IS:1395:E55B-G126 | 3.15 x 450 | 100-140 |
Mn | 1.10 | U.T.S | 65 kgf/mm2 | |
4.00 x 450 | 140-180 |
Si | 0.45 | Elongation | 24% min | ||
5.00 x 450 | 180-250 |
Cr | 0.60 | Impact (CVN) -200C | 15 Kgf at 270 C | ||
6.30 x 450 | 250-300 |
Ni | 0.70 | ||||
Cu | 0.40 | ||||||
S | 0.03 max | ||||||
P | 0.03 max |