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BASIC ELECTRODE - RW E7018

Low-hydrogen basic electrode with high weld metal yield. Especially used for crack-sensitive constructions, thick parts, repair welding of steels with unknown properties, and welding high-carbon steels.

Code: RW E7018 Basic • Low hydrogen

Classıfıcatıon

TS EN ISO 2560-A

E 42 4 B 42 H5

AWS / ASME

AWS/ASME SFA-5.1

E 7018

Certıfıcates

TSE
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Tip: Keep electrodes dry and follow your WPS for polarity and baking/holding conditions.

Applıcatıons

Specifications & application fields

RW E7018 is a low-hydrogen, basic electrode with high weld metal yield. It is particularly used in constructions with a risk of cracking, in thick parts, in repair welding of steels of unknown properties, and in welding high-carbon steels.

Crack-sensitive joints

Low hydrogen deposit

Thick sections

High weld metal yield

Repair welding

Unknown steel grades

Low hydrogen class: H5. Follow your WPS for drying and handling.

Performance

Built for demanding work

Low hydrogen deposit

Helps reduce cracking risk on restrained joints and thicker parts.

High deposition efficiency

High weld metal yield supports productivity in fabrication and repair.

Repair-friendly

Suitable for repairs on steels with unknown properties.

Polarity and welding positions are defined by the applicable WPS.

Chemıstry

Chemical properties

Typical deposit composition.

Analysıs type C Si Mn
Electrode deposit 0,07 0,37 1,00

Mechanıcs

Mechanical properties

After welding / ISO-V impact (−40°C).

Test type Yıeld strength (MPa) Tensıle strength (MPa) Elongatıon (%) Notch ımpact ISO-V (−40°C)
After welding Min 420 Min 500 Min 20 Min 47 J
Low hydrogen: H5 Polarity: per WPS

Packagıng

Packaging options

Diameter × length and net weight per box.

Carton box
Dıameter × length Packagıng type Net weıght (kg)
2,50 × 350 Carton box 2,16
3,25 × 350 Carton box 3,37
4,00 × 350 Carton box 4,89
4,00 × 450 Carton box 6,51