Boiler & pressure vessels, structural components, cranes, vehicle frames, casting repair, pipeline double jointing
• Crane fabrication
• Transportation frames
• Structural fabrication
• Pressure vessels
• Casting repair
• Pipeline double jointing
Main Application
RE-DRYING
CONFORMANCES AND APPROVALS
TYPICAL WELD DEPOSIT CHEMICAL COMPOSITION*
Classification:
AWS A5.23: ECF5
Related Products:SWX 150, SWX 160
EN ISO 26304: T3 Ni2.5CrMo
For a complete list of diameters and packaging, please contact Hobart Brothers at
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Description
AWS A5.23: ECF5 Submerged Arc Cored Wires Low-Alloy Steel,China, Tianjin
Category
AWS A5.23: ECF5 is a seamless low-alloy cored wire for welding base materials with a yield strength of up to 100 ksi (690 MPa)
FEATURES&BENEFITS
Not recommended
Industries
Power generation, structural fabrication, heavy equipment, transportation, foundries, oil & gas
RECOMMENDED FLUXES
• Specially formulated to offer enhanced impact toughness than can be achieved with common carbon steel wires
• Unique manufacturing process provides unmatched product consistency
• Seamless cored wire
• Copper coated wire
• Cored wire can offer improved deposition rates compared to solid wires at comparable amperages
• Cored wire offers broader penetration profiles compared to solid wires at comparable welding parameters
• Helps to minimized the risk of cracking in demanding service conditions
• Provides excellent uniformity of chemical properties, mechanical properties, and bead appearance
• Virtually eliminates moisture absorption, produces a low hydrogen weld deposit for minimized risk of hydrogen induced cracking
• Offers optimal consistency of electrode feeding and electrical transfer
• Provides potential to increase travel speed for improved productivity and reduced heat input
• Helps to prevent burn-through when welding at high currents on root passes and relatively thin materials
WIRE TYPE
Wire Type
CURRENT
SWX 150
STANDARD DIAMETERS
Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP), Alternating Current (AC)
3/32” (2.4 mm), 1/8” (3.2 mm)
STORAGE
Product should be stored in a dry, enclosed environment, and in its original intact packaging
AWS CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES*
TYPICAL CHARPY V-NOTCH IMPACT VALUES*
TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMETERS*
Maintaining a proper welding procedure - including pre-heat and interpass temperatures - may be critical depending
on the type and thickness of steel being welded.
Parameters are provided for informational purposes only. All values are approximate. The optimal voltage may vary (typically
±2 volts) depending on the choice of flux, material thickness, joint design, and other variables specific to the application.
Likewise, actual deposition rate may vary depending on choice of flux and contact tip to work distance.
STANDARD PACKAGING
Welding Positions:
Limitations (diameter, position, etc.) may exist. Please refer to product approval certificates for more information
EN ISO CLASSIFICATIONS
