
Description
Description
The E7018 Low Hydrogen Import electrode is high strength and has an easy strike tip for good starts. It is a general purpose electrode that provides excellent start and restart capabilities a smooth and virtually spatter free area for superior weld-ability.
- Tensile strength: up to 79 900 psi
- Yield strength: 67 700 psi
- Elongation in 2” - 29.4% minimum
- All position high strength contractor use
- Easy strike tip for good starts
- Conforms to ANSI/AWS A5.1 ASME SFA 5.1 E7018
- 7018 mild steel electrodes are a high deposition electrode for low and medium carbon steels
- It is an efficient iron powder low hydrogen electrode with excellent mechanical properties; crack resistance and X-ray quality welds
- This electrode offers a quiet stable low penetration spatter-free arc. The moderately heavy slag is easy to remove revealing a bead with distinct ripples
- Operator appeal is a plus factor
- Chemical Composition: C-0.08% Mn-1.00% Si-.60% S-.011% P-.021% Fe-REM