AWS: E81T8-G Flux-cored self-shielded (FCAW-S) Wire, Tianjin, China.Has the portability of stick electrode and the productivity of wire. It is capable of producing impact values of 27 J (20 ft·lbf) @ -29°C (-20°F). Recommended for hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe.

AWS: E81T8-G

Hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
Warm weather cross country pipe welding applications

Typical Applications

FEATURES 

Vertical down hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
Designed to meet 27 J (20 ft-lbf) @ 0°C (32°F) in pipe applications

Designed to accommodate applications requiring Nickel content of 1% max
Excellent operator appeal for pipe applications

Welding Positions

All except vertical up

Shielding Gas

N/A

CONFORMANCE

CONFORMANCES                SPECIFICATION                                              CLASSIFICATION

AWS                                          AWS A5.29                                                      E81T8-G-H8

AWS                                          AWS A5.36                                                      E81T8-A2-K11-H8

AllByProd                                   NACE                                                            NACE Applications

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Welding Positions

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

NOTES

To meet the requirements of a "G" classification, the chemical composition of the weld deposit must meet the minimum requirement for one or more of these elements.
⁽¹⁾ For electrical stickout (ESO) subtract 6.4 mm (1/4 in) from contact tip to work distance (CTWD).