SWX 160 is a high-basicity, fluoride-basic agglomerated flux for joining of a wide range of carbon and low-alloy steels. SWX 160 provides excellent impact toughnesses at low temperatures, but also provides good welding characteristics and slag release. SWX 160 contains a very low content of residual (tramp) elements, making it well suited for applications requiring a low X-Factor (< 15).

Classification:

SWX 160 Submerged Arc Flux Carbon & Low-Alloy Steel

EN ISO 14174: S A FB 1 55 AC H5

Description

Welding Positions:

welding fluxes from undamaged moisture proof packaging can be used without costly re-drying. The flux recycling system must be free from moisture and oil. Slag and millscale must be removed from the recycled flux. At least one part of new flux to three parts of recycled flux must be added. From open packaging and if the flux has been exposed to moist conditions, re-drying is recommended. Agglomerated fluxes should be re-dried at a temperature of 300-350°C (570-660°F) for a minimum of 2 hours. Re-dried flux must be stored at 150±25°C (300±45°F) before use. Re-drying should be made maximum three times.

Maintaining a proper welding procedure - including pre-heat and interpass temperatures - may be critical depending on the type and thickness of steel being welded.

Welding Flux

Application

Pressure vessels, Nuclear components, Offshore structures, High-strength steels, Chrome-Moly steels

• Pressure vessel fabrication

• High strength applications

• Nuclear applications

• Offshore construction

Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemical Processing, Offshore

Features&Benefits

Industries

Flux Characteristics

Flouride-Basic

2.7 (Boniszewski)

None

~1.1 kg/litre

0.2-2.0 mm / 10-70 mesh

< 5 ml/100 g weld metal

DC+/AC

Not required

See storage and handling recommendations

• Agglomerated flux

• Flouride-basic type

• For submerged arc hard surfacing

• Non alloying

• For single and multi wire applications

• High purity flux for X-factor requirements

• For creep resistant steels, incl step cooling applications

• For high strength steels

• High impact toughness

• Excellent slag detachability also in narrow gap application

• High purity weld metal

• Supplied in moisture proof packaging

Flux type 

Basicity index

Alloy transfer

Density

Grain size

HDM

Current

Re-drying unopened bag

Re-drying opened bag

Flux/Wire - Combination Classifications

Flux Main Components

Chemical Composition All Weld Metal - Typical Values

Storage, recycling and re-drying

Standard Packages

Related Products

SWX 120, SWX 150, HN-590 Sub-Arc Flux,  100F3-S,  120-S,  SL 742,  SL 745, SDX S3Ni1Mo-EF3

Mechanical Properties - Typical Values