BOHLER 7018 LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODE 2.5MM X 2KG

In spite of increasing automation of welding processes, manual welding with covered electrodes is still a common practice. Covered electrodes can be welded with the easiest equipment, and nearly every welder is used to working with this welding process.

Especially in challenging geological areas such as for pipeline welding and on offshore platforms, or for welding of difficult-to-access seams in boilers and tanks, stick electrodes are still in heavy use.

This basic electrode offers both very good welding characteristics and high mechanical values. A wide range of approvals allows to use this electrode for qualified welds in nearly all application areas.

Very low hydrogen content of Hdm less than 4 ml/100 g. Low moisture pick up. Excellent impact properties at -50°C.

Approvals: TÜV (12451.), ABS, CWB, BV, DNV, GL, CE

Basic coated electrode engineered for high-quality welds. Excellent strength and toughness properties. Also suitable for welding steels with low purity and high carbon content.

Metal recovery greater than 110%. Good weldability in out-of-position work except for vertical-down. Suitable for welding in steel construction, boiler and container fabrication, vehicle construction, shipbuilding, and machine construction as well as for buffer layers when building up on high carbon steels (e.g., on trailers, farming implements, etc.).