AWS: E81T8-G, E81T8-A4-K12 Flux-cored self-shielded (FCAW-S) Wire, Tianjin, China.Has been micro-alloyed to be capable of exceeding impact values of 68 J (50 ft·lbf) @ -29°C (-20°F). It is recommended for hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe.

AWS: E81T8-G, E81T8-A4-K12

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

Typical Applications

FEATURES 

Vertical down hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
Capable of producing weld deposits with impact toughnesss exceeding 122 J (90 ft·lbf) at -40°C (-40°F)

Welding Positions

All except vertical up

Shielding Gas

N/A

CONFORMANCE

CONFORMANCES                SPECIFICATION                                              CLASSIFICATION

AWS                                          AWS A5.29                                                      E81T8-G

AWS                                          AWS A5.36                                                      E81T8-A4-K12

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).