EN ISO 14174: S A FB 1 55 AC H5

Description

High basicity flux for demanding applications. For demanding applications such as offshore, pressure vessel, cryogenic and nuclear fabrication. Excellent low temperature toughness. Wide range of flux/wire combinations, including for high strength, low-temperature and creep resistant applications. Narrow gap welding.

Applications

Welding Positions:

High basicity flux for demanding applications

• Single and multi-pass welding

• Offshore structures

• Wind towers
• Pressure vessels

• Power generation

• Oil & Gas

Category

Submerged Arc Flux Carbon & Low-Alloy Steel

Industries

Offshore construction, Offshore wind towers, Civil construction, Pressure vessels, Nuclear applications, Narrow gap welding, Double-jointing, High strength applications

FEATURES

●Highly basic flux
●Highly neutral flux
●Highly neutral flux
●Supplied in moisture-proof packaging

BENEFITS

●Provides excellent weld toughness for demanding applications
●Provides uniform chemical and mechanical properties when welding thick sections
●Suitable for use with many low-alloy SAW wires
●Eliminates the need to re-dry unopened product

FLUX TYPE

Agglomerated fluoride-basic

BASICITY INDEX

 3.3 (Boniszewski)

STORAGE

Product in undamaged packaging can be used without re-drying. Re-dried flux must be stored at 150±25°C(300±45°F) before use.

TYPICAL FLUX COMPOSITION*

TYPICAL CHARPY V-NOTCH IMPACT VALUES* CONTINUED

AWS CLASSIFICATIONS

CONFORMANCES AND APPROVALS

ALLOY TRANSFER

None
Typical AWS Wall Neutrality Number: 4 (Neutral)

RE-DRYING

If the flux packaging has been opened and the flux has been exposed to moist conditions, re-drying is
recommended. The flux should be re-dried at a temperature of 300-350°C (570-660°F) for a minimum
of 2 hours. Re-drying should be made a maximum of three times.

TYPICAL CHARPY V-NOTCH IMPACT VALUES*

TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES*

DENSITY

~1.1 kg/L

STANDARD PACKAGING

MESH SIZE

0.2 - 2.0 mm/10 - 70 mesh

CURRENT

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

RECYCLING

 The flux recycling system must be free from moisture and oil. Slag and mill scale must be removed from the recycled flux. At least one part of new flux must be added to three parts of recycled flux.

EN ISO CLASSIFICATIONS