Low Alloy Steel Welding Rod AWS E8018-G (J556Fe) Manual Metal Arc Electrodes

J556Fe (AWS E8018-G ) is a low alloy steel electrode with iron powder and low hydrogen coating. Both AC and DC can be used, and can be welded in all positions.

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Low Alloy Steel Welding Electrode J556Fe                                                GB/T E5518-G

AWS E8018-G                            

Description: J556fe is a low alloy steel electrode with iron powder and low hydrogen coating. Both AC and DC can be used, and can be welded in all positions. Application: Used for welding medium carbon steel and low alloy steel structures such as Q390.   Chemical composition of weld metal(%):

C

Mn

Si

S

P

≤0.12

≥1.00

≤0.80

≤0.035

≤0.035

  Mechanical properties of weld metal:

Test item

Tensile strength

Mpa

Yield strength

Mpa

Elongation

%

Impact value (J)

-40℃

Guaranteed

≥540

≥440

≥17

≥27

  Diffusion hydrogen content of deposited metal: ≤10.0mL/100g (mercury or gas chromatography method) X-ray inspection:  I grade   Recommended current:

(mm)

Rod diameter

2.5

3.2

4.0

5.0

(A)

Welding Current

70 ~ 110

100 ~ 140

140 ~ 170

190 ~ 240

  Notice: 1. The electrode must be baked for 1 hour at 350℃ before welding operation; 2. It is essential to clean up rusty, oil scale, water, and impurities on welding parts before welding; 3. Use short arc operation when welding. The narrow welding track is proper.  

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