Single and multiple-pass welding using recommended fluxes, carbon & non-alloyed steels, general fabrication, structural components, heavy equipment components, railcar frames, wheel fabrication, storage tanks, boilers, pressure vessels, ship panels, pipe double jointing, wind towers

• Single and multi-pass welding

• General fabrication

• Structural and bridge fabrication
• Heavy equipment

• Wheel fabrication

• Storage tanks

Main Application

RE-DRYING

Welding Positions:

Classification:
AWS A5.17: EC1

Description

Submerged Arc Cored Wires Carbon Steel

Category

AWS A5.17: EC1 Submerged Arc Solid Wire is a composite electrode for submerged arc welding of carbon steel plates using the recommended fluxes. The electrode chemistry conforms to the solid wire classification EM12K per AWS A5.17.

FEATURES

Not recommended

Industries

General fabrication, structural & bridge fabrication, heavy equipment, shipbuilding, transportation

RECOMMENDED FLUXES

●Metal-cored wire can offer improved deposition rates compared to solid wires at comparable amperages
●Metal-cored wires offer broader penetration profiles compared to solid wires at comparable welding parameters
●Suitable for use with a wide variety of Hobart fluxes
●Nominal weld deposit composition specially formulated to be similar to EM12K solid wire

WIRE TYPE

 Wire Type

CURRENT

 HA-495, HN-590, SWX 120, SWX 150

STANDARD DIAMETERS

 Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP), Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN), Alternating Current (AC)

5/64” (2.0 mm), 3/32” (2.4 mm), 1/8” (3.2 mm), 5/32” (4.0 mm)

STORAGE

Product should be stored in a dry, enclosed environment, and in its original intact packaging

AWS CLASSIFICATIONS

TYPICAL WIRE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION*

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

BENEFITS

●Provides potential to increase travel speed for improved productivity
●Helps to prevent burn-through when welding at high currents on root passes and relatively thin materials.
●Provides versatility in procedure development and optimization of the welding application
●Suitable as a higher- productivity alternative in many applications currently using EM12K and EM13K solid wires

CONFORMANCES AND APPROVALS

Limitations (diameter, position, etc.) may exist. Please refer to product approval certificates for more information.