Wire electrode for submerged arc welding intended for welding pipeline steel. Developed for multi-wire welding with two-run technique, for applications in sour gas service.
Exclusively for as-welded applications.

AWS A5.23: EG Submerged arc welding wire 

Chemical Composition (%)

Welding Positions:

Diameter

Copper-coated, smooth finish free from surface defects and foreign matter.

Base Materials

2.0 – 5.0 mm; sizes and tolerances acc. to ISO 544 and AWS A5.23.

Classification:

EN ISO 14171-A: SZ
SFA 5.23 / AWS A5.23: EG

Wire Electrode Surface

Package Forms

According to EN 10208-2 / ISO 3183: L360 – L555

According to API 5L: grades X52 – X80

Suitable fluxes: EN 760: SA AB 1 66 AC H5, EN 760: SA FB 1 67 AC H5

Coils, spools, drums and spiders as standard package forms for SAW-wire electrodes, different package forms on request.