Low Alloy Welding Electrodes

Brand Name  Classification
Description
Typical Weld Metal Properties
Welding parameters
Applications
Chemical Composition (%)
Mechanical Properties
Ratna 7018 (Spl)     AWS:A:5.5:E 6012         IS:814:EB 5626H3 JX
An iron powder, hydrogen controlled electrode producing tough and ductile weld metal for welding heavy and rigid structures subjected to dynamic loading. The weld metals of radiographic quality and displays remarkable mechanical properties like toughness resistance  even at -50c temperature
C    0.060  

Mn  1.400

Si   0.420

S    0.018

P    0.019

U.T.S.-550N/mm2

Y.S -480N/mm2

EL -28.00% (L=4d)

CVN impact at -46°C 56 J

DC (+)

Dia Amps

(mm)

2.50 70-100

3.15 100-140

4.00 140-190

5.00 200-250
 

Suitable for high pressure boilers/ vessels, carbon steel, rigid and heavy structures, steel sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement and prone to crack, industrial equipments subjected to severe impact.
Ratna 7018M  AWS:A:5.5:E 7018         IS:1395:E 49BA 126 Fe
An iron powder, hydrogen controlled, medium heavy coated electrode producing 0.50 % Mo weld deposit. Electrode has high welding effeciency coupled with creep resistance properties at 525°C temperature and has excellent mechanical properties.
C    0.070  

Mn  0.850

Si   0.440

M0  0.550

U.T.S.-540N/mm2

Y.S -460N/mm2

EL -28.00% (L=4d)

CVN impact at  +27°C 52 J

DC (+)

Dia Amps

(mm)

2.50 70-100

3.15 100-140

4.00 140-190

5.00 200-250
 

Suitable for high pressure boiler tubes and plates, pipeline fabrication, for welding 0.50% Mo and 1% Cr-5% Mo steels used for elevated temperature services upto 525°C. Also suitable for fine grained and creep resistant steel welding.
Creep Strength at 525°C 80N/mm2 ( 1% off set after 10000 Hrs)
Ratna    8018 Ni (Spl)  AWS:A:5.5:E 8018BG IS:1395:E 49BA126 Fe
A basic coated, hydrogen controlled, iron powder electrode depositing 0.65% Ni weld metal with exotic finish and radiographic joints. Gives low spatter, smooth arc, also works well to resist atmospheric corrosion.
C    0.075  

Mn  1.540

Si   0.350

Ni   0.700

U.T.S.-575N/mm2

Y.S -510N/mm2

EL -29.00% (L=4d)

CVN impact at  60°C 56 J

DC (+)

Dia Amps

(mm)

2.50 80-100

3.15 110-140

4.00 160-190

5.00 200-250

5.00 190-230
 

Suitable for welding on Quenched & Tempered steels, pressure vessels, storage tanks, penstocks, fine grained steels, industrial equipments subjected to sub zero temperature, other steels categorised for high strength.
Ratna    7018 Ni (Spl)  AWS:A:5.5:E 7018G IS:1395:E 49BG126 Fe
An iron powder, hydrogen controlled electrode suitable to resist high impact at sub zer0 temperature down to 50°C, for superior finish and superb mechancial properties.
C    0.070  

Mn  1.050

Si   0.350

Ni   0.550

U.T.S.-535N/mm2

Y.S -450N/mm2

EL -28.50% (L=4d)

CVN impact at 50°C 50 J

 

DC (+)

Dia Amps

(mm)

2.50 80-100

3.15 110-140

4.00 160-190

5.00 200-250
 

Suitable for restrained joints, heavy steel sections subjected to dynamic loading, for welding medium and high tensile steels, fine grained steels, ammonia storage tanks, heat treated steels etc.
Ratna    8018 C1   AWS:A:5.5:E 8018 C1 IS:1395:E 55BC126 Fe
A medium heavy coated, hydrogen control, iron powder type electrode for welding Ni steels with 2.25% Ni. Electrode has excellent finish and mechancial properties and toughness at sub zero temperature down upto 60°C, resists hydrogen embritlement effect. Weld deposit is of radiographic quality.
C    0.080  

Mn  0.950

Si   0.450

Ni   2.550

U.T.S.-610N/mm2

Y.S -520N/mm2

EL -29.00% (L=4d)

CVN impact at 60°C 68 J

DC (+)

Dia Amps

(mm)

2.50 70-100

3.15 100-130

4.00 150-190

5.00 190-250
 

Suitable for fabrication of LNG storage tanks, Liquified ases, cryogenic vessels, to weld 2.25% Ni steels, oil refinery valves, pressure vessels, construction of components to be subjected to low temperature service in petrochemical industries.
Ratna    8018 C2  AWS:A:5.5:E 8018 C2 IS:1395:E 55BC126 Fe
A medium heavy coated, hydrogen controlled, iron powder type electrode for welding Ni steels with 3.oo - 3.25% Ni. Electrode gives smooth arc, excellent finish, mechanical properties and toughness at temperature at -75°C, resists 2 cracking due to hydrogen embritlement. Welds are radiographic quality.
C    0.070  

Mn  0.960

Si   0.440

Ni   3.550

U.T.S.-600N/mm2

Y.S -510N/mm2

EL -28.0% (L=4d)

CVN impact at 75°C 62 J

DC (+)

Dia Amps

(mm)

2.50 70-100

3.15 100-130

4.00 150-190

5.00 190-250
 

Suitable for fabrication of LNG storage tanks, liquified gases,cryogenic vessels, to weld 3-3.50% Ni steels, oil refinery valves, piping works, pressure vessels, construction of components to be subjected to low temperature service in petrochemical industries. 
       
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