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LB-52-18

Stick electrode
Features:
  • Suitable for butt and fillet welding of heavy structure
  • Good performance by DCEP current
Classification:AWS A5.1 E7018
Redrying Conditions:300-350°Cx0.5-1h
Identification color:1st Blue white, 2nd Blue
Polarity:AC, DCEP
Welding Positions: Canvas is Not Supported.

Packaging data

φ mmLength mmkg/packkg/cartong/piececarton mm
2.635052024170W, 105H, 380L
3.240052041170W, 105H, 430L
4.045052069170W, 105H, 480L
5.0450520106170W, 105H, 480L

Composition (all-weld metal mass %)

 Typical (AC)Guarantya
C0.070.15
Si0.590.75
Mn0.971.60
P0.0130.035
S0.0070.035
Ni0.020.30
Cr0.030.20
Mo<0.010.30
V0.010.08
Othersb1.031.75
Note: aSingle values are maximium.
bCombined Limit for Mn+Ni+Cr+Mo+V

Welding parameters (A)

φ mm1F, 1G, 2F, 2G3G uphill, 4G
2.665-9560-90
3.290-13080-120
4.0130-190110-170
5.0190-250165-210

All-weld mechanical properties

 Typical (AC)Guaranty
0.2%YS (MPa)500420400min.350min.
TS (MPa)560520483min.460min.
EI on 4d (%)313222min.25min.
IV -29°C (J)11014027min.27min.
PWHT (°Cxh)AW620x1AW620±15x1

Approvals / Click here for certificates

ABS3Y, H10
LR3Ym, H15
DNV3Y, H10
NKKMW53, H10

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