- For Low Temperature Steel - PA-8018-C2

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PA-8018-C2

AWS Specification: AWS A5.5 E8018-C2

JIS Specification: NONE

Other Specification: NONE

I. APPLICATIONS:

The PA-8018-C2 is primarily used for welding 3% nickel steels intended for low temperature service, such as found in the production or storage of propane and liquid ammonia. USA 8018-C2 is commonly used to weld ASTM A8, A203, A333 Gr.3, A334, A352 Gr. LC3, A350 Gr. LF3 and others. Preheating is recommended for highly hardenable steels and is used to prevent cracking during cooling.

II. DESCRIPTIONS:

The PA-8018-C2 is a low alloy, low hydrogen, iron powder electrode designed for welding 3% nickel steel and aluminum-killed steel where low temperature impact properties must be good. This electrode offers fast and efficient deposition in all positions.

III. NOTES ON USAGE:

Dry the electrodes at 350-400°C for about one hour before use and store the electrodes at 100- 150°C after drying them with attention to keep away from moisture.
Adopt back step method or strike the arc on a small steel plate prepared for this particular purpose, because arc striking on base metal is in danger of initiating cracking.
Keep the arc as short as possible.
Preheat at 100-150°C. The temperature to be applied varies in accordance with plate thickness and kind of steel to be welded.
Pay attention not to exceed proper heat-input because excessive heat-input causes deterioration of impact values and yield strength of weld metal.

IV. TYPICAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF DEPOSITED METAL (%):

C	Si	Mn	Ni
0.07	0.32	1.12	3.45

V. TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF DEPOSITED METAL: AT 620°C, 1 HR

Tensile Strength N/mm²(Ksi)

Yield Point N/mm²

(Ksi)

Elongation %

Impact Value

Deg C, J (Deg F, Ft-lbs)

650 (94)

570 (83)

-73°, 80 (-99°,59)

VI. WELDING POSITIONS: ALL POSITIONS

VII. SIZES & RECOMMENDED CURRENT RANGE: AC or DC (+)

Diameter (mm)		2.5	3.2	4.0	5.0
Length (mm)		350	350	400	400
Ampere	Flat	65 - 90	90 - 130	135 - 185	190 - 250
Ampere	V & OH	60 - 90	80 - 120	110 - 170	160 - 210

TEST RESULT

The information contained or otherwise referenced herein is presented only as “typical” without guarantee or warranty, and Industrial Welding Corporation expressly disclaims any liability incurred from any reliance thereon. Typical data and Test results for mechanical properties, deposit or electrode composition and other properties were obtained from a weld produced and tested according to prescribed standards, and should not be assumed to be the expected results in a particular application or weldment. Actual results will vary depending on many factors, including, but not limited to, weld procedure, plate chemistry and temperature, weldment design and fabrication methods. Users are cautioned to confirm by qualification testing, or other appropriate means, the suitability of any welding consumable and procedure before use in the intended application.

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