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A guide to selection of ElectrodesTRANSCRIPT
SUMMARY FOR WELDING ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES PROCESS AND APPLICATION WISE
NOTE:* ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES RATES AND PROCESS WITH APPLICATION SUMMARY FOR ALL MECHANICAL WORKS
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATE
1 MILD STEEL WIRES FILLER WIRE ER 70S-2 TIG (GTAW) Mild Steel
Sheet Metal ApplicationsRoot Pass Pipe Welding
2 MILD STEEL WIRES FILLER WIRE ER 70S-6 TIG Mild Steel
Sheet Metal Applications Root Pass Pipe Welding
3 MILD AND LOW ALLOY STEEL FILLER WIRE ER70S-G Root pass welding of up to X100 grade pipe MIG (GMAW) Mild SteelHot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe
4 MILD AND LOW ALLOY STEEL FILLER WIRE ER80S-G
Root pass welding on up to X100 grade pipe
MIG (GMAW) Mild SteelHot, fill and cap pass welding on up to X80 grade pipePipelineOffshore
5 LOW ALLOY COPPER COATED FILLER WIRE
ER100S-G HY-80 base material
MIG (GMAW) Low alloy steelER110S-G ASTM A514, A543, A724 and A782 quenched and tempered plate
Various heat input conditionsMilitary low alloy applications
6 LOW ALLOY COPPER COATED FILLER WIRES ER80S-NI1 ASTM A588 weathering steel requiring good atmospheric corrosion resistance MIG (GMAW) Low alloy steelNACE application
7 LOW ALLOY COPPER COATED FILLER WIRE
ER90S-D2Requirements for strength after stress relieving
MIG (GMAW) Low alloy steelER80S-D2
ASTM A336 pressure vessel forgings
8 MILD STEEL COPPER COATED FILLER WIRE ER 70S-3
Clean to light mill scale base material
MIG (GMAW) Mild SteelSheet metal to 380-485 MPa (55-70 ksi) yield strength materialPipelinePressure vessels
9 MILD STEEL COPPER COATED FILLER WIRE ER70S-6
Medium to heavy mill scale base material
MIG (GMAW) Mild SteelSheetmetal to 380-485 MPa (55-70 ksi) yield strength materialAutomotive repairRobotic or hard automationStructural steel
10 MILD STEEL COPPER COATED FILLER WIRE ER70S-6Robotic or hard automation
MIG (GMAW) Mild SteelAutomotiveAlternative to metal-cored wire
11 STAINLESS STEEL TIG EELCTRODES ELECTRODESER308 Sheet metal on the corresponding stainless steel base metals TIG (GTAW) STAINLESS STEELER308L High pressure piping and tubing
12 STAINLESS STEEL TIG EELCTRODES ELECTRODESER309 Sheet metal on the corresponding stainless steel base metals TIG (GTAW) STAINLESS STEELER309L High pressure piping and tubing
13 STAINLESS STEEL TIG EELCTRODES ELECTRODESER316 Sheet metal on the corresponding stainless steel base metals
TIG (GTAW) STAINLESS STEELER316L High pressure piping and tubing
14 STANLESS STEEL MIG WIRES MIG WIRES ER307
Armor plate
MIG (GMAW) STAINLESS STEELHardenable steelNon-magnetic austenitic steelWork hardening manganese stee
METAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
Repairs on variety of mild and low alloy steel
Small Diameter Piping and Tubing
Repairs on variety of mild and low alloy steel
Small Diameter Piping and Tubing
ASTM A182, A217, A234 and A335 high temperature service pipe, fittings, flanges and valves
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATEMETAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
15 STANLESS STEEL MIG WIRES MIG WIRESER308Si
MIG (GMAW) STAINLESS STEELER308LS ASTM A743, A744 Types CF-8 & CF-3
16 STANLESS STEEL MIG WIRES MIG WIRES
ER309Si Joins carbon steels and low alloy steels to austenitic stainless steels
MIG (GMAW) STAINLESS STEELER309LSi
ASTM A240 Type 309SASTM A743, A744 Type CG-12
17 STANLESS STEEL MIG WIRES MIG WIRES
ER316Si For joining and cladding 316L joints and overlays
MIG (GMAW) STAINLESS STEEL
ER316LSi "18-8" steelsASTM A240 types 316 and 316LASTM A743, A744 types CF-8M & CF-3M
For joining extra low carbon molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels
18 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE308LT0-1/-4 04L and other common 18/8 stainless steels
FCAW-G STAINLESS STEELE308T0-1/-4 Nitrogen bearing 304LN and titanium stabilized 321General fabrication including piping, tanks, and pressure vessels
19 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE309LT0-1/-4
Buffer layers and clad steels – overlays on CMn, mild steel or low alloy steels FCAW-G STAINLESS STEELE309T0-1/-4
20 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODES
E316T0-1/-4 1.5 – 3% Mo austenitic stainless steel
FCAW-G STAINLESS STEELE316LT0-1/-4
Applications requiring good resistance to pitting and general corrosion
21 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE308T1-1/-4 304L and other common 18/8 stainless steels
FCAW-G STAINLESS STEELE308LT1-1/-4 Nitrogen bearing 304LN and titanium stabilized 321General fabrication including piping, tanks, and pressure vessels
22 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODES EC409 GMAW-C STAINLESS STEEL
23 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE308-16 A743 and A744 Type CF-8 cast material SMAW STAINLESS STEEL
E308H-16 Type 304 stainless steels
For joining 304 or 304L and other common “18-8” austenitic stainless steel grades
“18-8” steels if the weldment will not be exposed to temperatures of 538 to 927°C (1000 to 1700°F)
Dissimilar joints – stainless types 410, 304L, 321, and 316L to mild and low alloy steels
Suitable for Ti or Nb stabilized and nitrogen-bearing versions of the above alloys
Stainless steel exhaust systems in the automotive industry
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATEMETAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
24 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE308-15 Type 304 and 304L stainless steels SMAW STAINLESS STEELE308L-15 Common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels
25 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE308-17 304 and 304L stainless steels SMAW STAINLESS STEELE308L-17 Common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels
26 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E308L-16 A743 and A744 Type CF-8 cast material SMAW STAINLESS STEELType 304 stainless steels
27 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE309-15
SMAW STAINLESS STEELE309L-15
28 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE309-16
SMAW STAINLESS STEELE309L-16
29 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE309-17
SMAW STAINLESS STEELE309L-17
30 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE316-15 Molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels
SMAW STAINLESS STEELE316L-15 Type 316 and 316L
31 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE316-16 Molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels SMAW STAINLESS STEELE316L-16 Type 316 and 316L
32 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE316-17 Molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels SMAW STAINLESS STEELE316L-17 Type 316 and 316L
33 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES FILLER WIREER308
SAW STAINLESS STEELER308L ASTM A240 Types 302, 304, 304L
34 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES FILLER WIRE
ER309 For joining carbon or mild alloy steel to austenitic stainless steels
SAW STAINLESS STEELER309L
ASTM A240 Type 309S
35 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES FILLER WIRE
ER316 ASTM A240 Type 316 or 316L
SAW STAINLESS STEELER316L
For very good corrosion resistance in acid environments
36 NICKEL BASED TIG ROD ELECTRODES ENiCrMo-3
Alloy 625, UNS NO6625 and Alloy 825, UNS NO8825
TIG (GTAW) NICKEL BASED ALLOY254 SMo, UNS S31254A353 - 9% nickel steelDissimilar joints that require a postweld heat treatment
37 NICKEL BASED TIG ROD ELECTRODES ENICRMO-4
CrMoW nickel alloys such as C276
TIG (GTAW) NICKEL BASED ALLOYHigh temperature surfacing applications up to 1200°C (2192°F)C-22 and C-4 (depending on corrosion requirements)A353 - 9% nickel steel
38 NICKEL BASED TIG ROD ELECTRODES ENiCrMo-3
Alloy 625, UNS NO6625 and Alloy 825, UNS NO8825
MIG (GMAW) NICKEL BASED ALLOY254 SMo, UNS S31254A353 - 9% Nickel SteelDissimilar joints that require a postweld heat treatment
39 NICKEL BASED TIG ROD ELECTRODES ENICRMO-4
CrMoW nickel alloys such as C276
MIG (GMAW) NICKEL BASED ALLOYHigh temperature surfacing applications up to 1200°C (2192°F)C-22 and C-4 (depending on corrosion requirements)A353 - 9% nickel Steel
40 NICKEL BASED SUBMERGED ARC WIRES FILLER WIRE ENiCrMo-3
Alloy 625, UNS N06625
SAW NICKEL BASED ALLOYAlloy 825, UNS N08825254 SMo, UNS S31254A353 - 9% nickel steelsDissimilar joints that require postweld heat treatment
41 MILD STEEL WELDING EELCTRODE ELECTRODES E7024-1Large welds
SMAW Mild SteelSlightly downhill (15° max) positionsMultiple pass welding
42 MILD STEEL WELDING EELCTRODE ELECTRODES E6027Multiple pass welding
SMAW Mild SteelFast-fill single pass weldsFillet and lap welds
Joining stainless steel to mild or low alloy steel
Joining stainless steel to mild or low alloy steel
Joining stainless steel to mild or low alloy steel
For joining the more common austenitic stainless steel grades referred to as "18-8" steels
Can also be used on "18-8" steels, since it overmatches the corrosion resistance, if the weldment will not be exposed to temperatures of 538°C to 927°C (1000°F to 1700°F)
For joining the more common austenitic stainless steel grades referred to as "18-8" steels
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATEMETAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
43 CAST IRON ELECTRODES ELECTRODES ENiFe-CI
Repairing or reclaiming gray cast iron
SMAW CAST IRONRepairing heavy sectionsPhosphorous bearing castingsSingle and multi-pass welds
44 CAST IRON ELECTRODES ELECTRODES ENi-ClMachinable welds
SMAW CAST IRONSurfacingRepairing small casting repair defects
45 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7010-P1Root pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelHot, fill and cap pass of up to X65 grade pipeVertical down welding
46 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE8010-P1 Root pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe SMAW Low alloy steelE8010-G Hot, fill and cap pass of up to X70 grade pipe
47 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE8010-G Relatively high silicon pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelAPI 5L X56 through X70 grade pipeCross country and in-plant pipe
48 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7010-A1 API 5L X42 through X56 grade pipe SMAW Low alloy steelCross country and in-plant pipe
49 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E9010-G SMAW Low alloy steelAPI 5L X70 through X80 grade pipeCross country pipe
50 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE7010-G Root pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelE7010-P1 Hot, fill and cap pass of up to X65 grade pipeVertical down welding
51 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E10018-D2 H4R SMAW Low alloy steelCarbon-Manganese and other low alloy steelsOffshoreSubsea componentsProcess piping
52 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E11018M-H4R
Quenched and tempered steels, such as T1, A514, A517 and A709
SMAW Low alloy steelGeneral fabrication of high strength steelsCrane boomsTrailer frames
Root and hot pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe, when followed by low hydrogen fill and cap
Chromium-Molybdenum and other low alloy steels, including AISI 4130, 4140, 8630
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATEMETAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
53 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7018-A1 H4R Fabrication and maintenance welding SMAW Low alloy steelPressure vessels and pressure piping
54 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E8018-B2 H4R
Power generation
SMAW Low alloy steelPetrochemicalPressure vesselsProcess piping
55 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E8018-C1 H4R
Low temperature applications
SMAW Low alloy steelRefrigerated ammonia tanksLiquefied gas storage, piping and transportationWeathering steels
56 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E8018-C3 H4R
Shipbuilding
SMAW Low alloy steelPiping and gas storage tanksWeathering steelsCross country pipe repair
57 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E9018-B3 H4R
2.25% Chromium, 1% Molybdenum steels
SMAW Low alloy steelPower generationPetrochemicalPressure vesselsProcess piping
58 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E9018M H4RHigh strength steel, such as HY-80, HY-90 and ASTM A514
SMAW Low alloy steelCross country pipe repairDC welding
59 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E8018-G H4R SMAW Low alloy steel
60 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E10018-G H4R SMAW Low alloy steel
61 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E10045-P2 H4RFill and cap pass welding of up to X90 grade pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelPipe repairHot tapping
62 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E8045-P2 H4RFill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelPipe repairHot tapping
63 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E9045-P2 H4RFill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelPipe repairHot tapping
64 MILD STEEL LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7018 H4R
Mild steel
SMAW Mild SteelPower generationPetrochemicalPressure vesselsPressure piping
65 MILD STEEL LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7018-1 H4R
Power generation
SMAW Mild SteelPetrochemicalPressure vesselsPressure pipingFill and cap pass welding of up to X65 grade pipe
66 MILD STEEL LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7028 H8
Structural
SMAW Mild SteelHeavy fabricationShipbuildingStorage tanksBridge fabrication
67 MILD STEEL LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7018 H8General fabrication
SMAW Mild SteelTack and skip weldsThin sections
68 MILD STEEL LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7016 H4 Root pass welding of up to X100 grade pipe SMAW Mild SteelHot, fill and cap pass welding up to X60
69 MILD STEEL CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E6011
Small AC welders
SMAW Mild Steel
Sheet metalEdge, corner and butt jointsSheet metal
In-plant pipe weldingSteel with moderate surface contaminantsTack weldingSteel with moderate surface contaminants
Fill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe
Fill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATEMETAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
70 MILD STEEL CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E6010
Steel with moderate surface contaminants
SMAW Mild Steel
Cross country and in-plant pipe weldingSquare edge butt weldsCross country and in-plant pipe weldingSteel with moderate surface contaminantsRepair weldingCross country and in-plant pipe weldingRoot pass on up to X80 grade pipeHot, fill and cap pass on up to X60 grade pipe
71 MILD STEEL RUTILE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E6022 Spot welding floor decking to beams SMAW Mild SteelSteel with moderate surface contaminants
72 MILD STEEL RUTILE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E6013
Sheet metal
SMAW Mild SteelIrregular short welds that change positionsMaintenance or repair weldingFor use with small AC welders with low OCV
73 MILD STEEL RUTILE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7014Maintenance and repair welding
SMAW Mild SteelSheet metal and fillet weldsHeavy sections
74 MILD STEEL HIGH DEPOSITION ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7024-1Large welds
SMAW Mild SteelSlightly downhill (15° max) positionsMultiple pass welding
75 MILD STEEL HIGH DEPOSITION ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E6027Multiple pass welding
SMAW Mild SteelFast-fill single pass weldsFillet and lap welds
76 MILD STEEL METAL CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70C-6M-H4
Robotics/ Hard automation
GMAW-C Mild SteelAutomotiveStructural fabricationProcess piping and pressure vesselsGeneral fabrication
77 MILD STEEL METAL CORED WIRES CORED WIRES
E70C-6M H8 Automotive
GMAW-C Mild SteelE70C-G H8 Structural fabrication
ShipbuildingGeneral fabrication
78 LOW ALLOY STEEL METAL CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E90C-G H4
HSLA steels (i.e. HY-80 and ASTM 710)
GMAW-C Low alloy steelUndermatching 690 MPa (100 ksi) steelsCranesOffshore and shipbuildingPressure vessels
79 LOW ALLOY STEEL METAL CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E110C-G H4
HSLA steels (i.e. HY-100 and ASTM 514)
GMAW-C Low alloy steelQuenched and tempered steels (i.e. T-1)CranesOffshore and shipbuildingPressure vessels
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATEMETAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
80 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRESE70T-10
Single pass welding on thicknesses from 0.8 mm - 4.8 mm (0.030 - 3/16 in)
FCAW-S Mild SteelSpot or short intermittent weldsContinuous welding on galvanized or zinc coated carbon steelAutomotiveTransportation
81 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-6-H16
General plate fabrication
FCAW-S Mild SteelShipyards, stiffener welding on bargesBridges and offshore rigsWelding over tack welds made with stick electrode
82 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-7 FCAW-S Mild SteelHorizontal butt welds, such as column-to-column structural connectionsGeneral fabricationAssembly welding
Structural fabrication, including those subject to seismic requirements (3/32" diameter only)
Recommended for fillet, lap and butt welds on 3.2 mm (1/8 in) and thicker steel, including some low alloy steels
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATEMETAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
83 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-3
Single pass welding on up to 48 mm (3/16 in) thicknesses
FCAW-S Mild Steel3 o'clock welding positionsWelds with copper back-upPropane cylindersRobotics/Hard Automation
84 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T7-G Structural fabrication FCAW-S Mild Steel
85 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-4
Open groove welds
FCAW-S Mild SteelMachinery bases and heavy equipment repairInstalling wear plates6.4 - 12.7 mm (1/4 - 1/2 in) single pass fillet and lap welds
86 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T-14
Single pass welding on thicknesses from 0.8 mm - 4.8 mm (0.030 - 3/16 in)
FCAW-S Mild SteelSpot or short intermittent weldsContinuous welding on galvanized or zinc coated carbon steelAutomotiveTransportation
87 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T-8J-JH16 FCAW-S Mild SteelStorage tanksStructural weldingOffshore welding in TKY joints
88 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T-11
Plate thicknesses in the range of 7.9 mm (5/16 in) to 12.7 mm (1/2 in)
FCAW-S Mild SteelApplications with copper back-upSheet or thin gauge metalPropane cylindersRobotics/Hard Automation
89 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T-8-H16Structural fabrication, including those subject to seismic requirements
FCAW-S Mild SteelGeneral plate fabricationHull plate and stiffener welding on ships and bargesMachinery parts, tanks, hoppers, racks and scaffolding
90 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES
E70T7-K2-H16 Fillet and lap welds
FCAW-S Low alloy steelE80T-G-K2Deep groove weldsStructural fabricationWeathering steels
91 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T8-Ni1-H16
Roundabout groove welds on heavy wall tubular construction
FCAW-S Low alloy steel
Offshore
Bridges and other structural components made from weathering steelsStructural fabricationNACE applications
92 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T8-K6 FCAW-S Low alloy steel
93 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T8-G Hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe FCAW-S Low alloy steelWarm weather cross country pipe welding applications
94 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T8-K6-H16 Standard cross-country pipelines FCAW-S Low alloy steelArctic grade pipe up to undermatched X70
95 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E91T8-G-H8 Standard cross-country pipelines FCAW-S Low alloy steelArctic grade pipe up to undermatched X70
96 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71TG-G
Single or multiple pass welding on up to 19 mm (3/4 in) thicknesses
FCAW-S Low alloy steelTruck bodies, tanks, hoppers, racks and scaffoldingGeneral fabricationRobotics
97 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E71T-1M-JH8 Offshore
FCAW-G Mild SteelE71T-9M-JH8 Pressure vessels
E71T-12M-JH8 ShipbuildingHeavy equipmentASME related applications
98 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E71T-1M-JH4 Offshore
FCAW-G Mild SteelE71T-12M-JH4 Heavy equipment
General plate fabrication, including bridge fabrication, hull plate and stiffener welding on ships and barges
Horizontal and square edge butt welds, such as column-to-column structural connections
Hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATEMETAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
98 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRESE71T-9M-JH4 Shipbuilding
FCAW-G Mild Steel
Pressure vessels
99 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E71T-9C-JH8 Bridge fabrication
FCAW-G Mild SteelE71T-1C-JH8 Pressure vessels
E71T-12C-JH8 ShipbuildingOffshoreASME related applications
100 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E71T-1C-H8
General Fabrication FCAW-G Mild SteelE71T-9C-H8E71T-1M-H8E71T-9M-H8
101 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E71T-1C-J Bridge, ship, barge or offshore drilling rig construction
FCAW-G Mild SteelE71T-9C-J General fabricationE71T-1M-J Machinery fabricationE71T-9M-J Structural fabrication
102 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRESE70T-1C-H8 Structural fabrication
FCAW-G Mild SteelE70T-9C-H8 Heavy equipmentShipbuilding
103 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E70T-1C Structural fabrication
FCAW-G Mild SteelE70T-9C Barge fabricationHeavy fabricationConstruction equipment
104 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-5C-JH4
Highly restrained joints.
FCAW-G Mild SteelHard to weld base materials.Thick steel sections in structural fabrication.Heavy EquipmentMining
105 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-Ni1M-JH4
Bridge fabrication
FCAW-G Low alloy steelWeathering steelsOffshoreStructural fabricationNACE applications
106 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E101T1-GM-H8 FCAW-G Low alloy steel
107 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E91T1-K2M H8 FCAW-G Low alloy steel
108 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E111T1-K3M-JH8 FCAW-G Low alloy steel
109 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-K2M-JH4High strength steels with 550 MPa (80 ksi) tensile strength
FCAW-G Low alloy steelOffshoreShipbuilding
110 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-K2C-JH4High strength steels with 550 MPa (80 ksi) tensile strength
FCAW-G Low alloy steelOffshoreShipbuilding
111 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-Ni1C-JH4
Bridge fabrication
FCAW-G Low alloy steelWeathering steelsOffshoreStructural fabricationNACE applications
112 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-Ni1M-JH4
Mining
FCAW-G Low alloy steelOffshoreBridge fabricationHigh strength fabrication
113 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-Ni2C-JH4
Mining
FCAW-G Low alloy steelOffshoreBridge fabricationHigh strength fabrication
Hot, fill and cap pass welding on up to X80 grade pipe
For applications requiring high strength weld metal, such as HY-80, HSLA 80 and ASTM A710 steels
Hot, fill and cap pass welding on up to X80 grade pipe
SUMMARY FOR WELDING ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES PROCESS AND APPLICATION WISE
NOTE:* ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES RATES AND PROCESS WITH APPLICATION SUMMARY FOR ALL MECHANICAL WORKS
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATE
1 MILD STEEL WIRES FILLER WIRE ER 70S-2 TIG (GTAW) Mild Steel
Sheet Metal ApplicationsRoot Pass Pipe Welding
2 MILD STEEL WIRES FILLER WIRE ER 70S-6 TIG Mild Steel
Sheet Metal Applications Root Pass Pipe Welding
3 MILD AND LOW ALLOY STEEL FILLER WIRE ER70S-G Root pass welding of up to X100 grade pipe MIG (GMAW) Mild SteelHot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe
4 MILD AND LOW ALLOY STEEL FILLER WIRE ER80S-G
Root pass welding on up to X100 grade pipe
MIG (GMAW) Mild SteelHot, fill and cap pass welding on up to X80 grade pipePipelineOffshore
5 LOW ALLOY COPPER COATED FILLER WIRE
ER100S-G HY-80 base material
MIG (GMAW) Low alloy steelER110S-G ASTM A514, A543, A724 and A782 quenched and tempered plate
Various heat input conditionsMilitary low alloy applications
6 LOW ALLOY COPPER COATED FILLER WIRES ER80S-NI1 ASTM A588 weathering steel requiring good atmospheric corrosion resistance MIG (GMAW) Low alloy steelNACE application
7 LOW ALLOY COPPER COATED FILLER WIRE
ER90S-D2Requirements for strength after stress relieving
MIG (GMAW) Low alloy steelER80S-D2
ASTM A336 pressure vessel forgings
8 MILD STEEL COPPER COATED FILLER WIRE ER 70S-3
Clean to light mill scale base material
MIG (GMAW) Mild SteelSheet metal to 380-485 MPa (55-70 ksi) yield strength materialPipelinePressure vessels
9 MILD STEEL COPPER COATED FILLER WIRE ER70S-6
Medium to heavy mill scale base material
MIG (GMAW) Mild SteelSheetmetal to 380-485 MPa (55-70 ksi) yield strength materialAutomotive repairRobotic or hard automationStructural steel
10 MILD STEEL COPPER COATED FILLER WIRE ER70S-6Robotic or hard automation
MIG (GMAW) Mild SteelAutomotiveAlternative to metal-cored wire
11 STAINLESS STEEL TIG EELCTRODES ELECTRODESER308 Sheet metal on the corresponding stainless steel base metals TIG (GTAW) STAINLESS STEELER308L High pressure piping and tubing
12 STAINLESS STEEL TIG EELCTRODES ELECTRODESER309 Sheet metal on the corresponding stainless steel base metals TIG (GTAW) STAINLESS STEELER309L High pressure piping and tubing
13 STAINLESS STEEL TIG EELCTRODES ELECTRODESER316 Sheet metal on the corresponding stainless steel base metals
TIG (GTAW) STAINLESS STEELER316L High pressure piping and tubing
METAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
Repairs on variety of mild and low alloy steel
Small Diameter Piping and Tubing
Repairs on variety of mild and low alloy steel
Small Diameter Piping and Tubing
ASTM A182, A217, A234 and A335 high temperature service pipe, fittings, flanges and valves
SUMMARY FOR WELDING ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES PROCESS AND APPLICATION WISE
NOTE:* ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES RATES AND PROCESS WITH APPLICATION SUMMARY FOR ALL MECHANICAL WORKS
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATE
14 STANLESS STEEL MIG WIRES MIG WIRES ER307
Armor plate
MIG (GMAW) STAINLESS STEELHardenable steelNon-magnetic austenitic steelWork hardening manganese stee
15 STANLESS STEEL MIG WIRES MIG WIRESER308Si
For joining 304 or 304L and other common “18-8” austenitic stainless steel grades MIG (GMAW) STAINLESS STEELER308LS ASTM A743, A744 Types CF-8 & CF-3
16 STANLESS STEEL MIG WIRES MIG WIRES
ER309Si Joins carbon steels and low alloy steels to austenitic stainless steels
MIG (GMAW) STAINLESS STEELER309LSi
“18-8” steels if the weldment will not be exposed to temperatures of 538 to 927°C (1000 to 1700°F)ASTM A240 Type 309SASTM A743, A744 Type CG-12
17 STANLESS STEEL MIG WIRES MIG WIRES
ER316Si For joining and cladding 316L joints and overlays
MIG (GMAW) STAINLESS STEEL
ER316LSi "18-8" steelsASTM A240 types 316 and 316LASTM A743, A744 types CF-8M & CF-3M
For joining extra low carbon molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels
18 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE308LT0-1/-4 04L and other common 18/8 stainless steels
FCAW-G STAINLESS STEELE308T0-1/-4 Nitrogen bearing 304LN and titanium stabilized 321General fabrication including piping, tanks, and pressure vessels
19 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE309LT0-1/-4
Buffer layers and clad steels – overlays on CMn, mild steel or low alloy steels FCAW-G STAINLESS STEELE309T0-1/-4
Dissimilar joints – stainless types 410, 304L, 321, and 316L to mild and low alloy steels
20 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODES
E316T0-1/-4 1.5 – 3% Mo austenitic stainless steel
FCAW-G STAINLESS STEELE316LT0-1/-4
Suitable for Ti or Nb stabilized and nitrogen-bearing versions of the above alloys
Applications requiring good resistance to pitting and general corrosion
21 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE308T1-1/-4 304L and other common 18/8 stainless steels
FCAW-G STAINLESS STEELE308LT1-1/-4 Nitrogen bearing 304LN and titanium stabilized 321General fabrication including piping, tanks, and pressure vessels
22 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODES EC409 GMAW-C STAINLESS STEEL
23 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE308-16 A743 and A744 Type CF-8 cast material SMAW STAINLESS STEEL
E308H-16 Type 304 stainless steels
24 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE308-15 Type 304 and 304L stainless steels SMAW STAINLESS STEELE308L-15 Common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels
25 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE308-17 304 and 304L stainless steels SMAW STAINLESS STEELE308L-17 Common austenitic stainless steels referred to as "18-8" steels
26 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E308L-16 A743 and A744 Type CF-8 cast material SMAW STAINLESS STEELType 304 stainless steels
27 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE309-15
SMAW STAINLESS STEELE309L-15
28 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE309-16
SMAW STAINLESS STEELE309L-16
29 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE309-17
SMAW STAINLESS STEELE309L-17
30 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE316-15 Molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels
SMAW STAINLESS STEELE316L-15 Type 316 and 316L
31 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE316-16 Molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels SMAW STAINLESS STEELE316L-16 Type 316 and 316L
32 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE316-17 Molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels SMAW STAINLESS STEELE316L-17 Type 316 and 316L
33 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES FILLER WIREER308
For joining the more common austenitic stainless steel grades referred to as "18-8" steels SAW STAINLESS STEELER308L ASTM A240 Types 302, 304, 304L
METAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
Stainless steel exhaust systems in the automotive industry
Joining stainless steel to mild or low alloy steel
Joining stainless steel to mild or low alloy steel
Joining stainless steel to mild or low alloy steel
SUMMARY FOR WELDING ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES PROCESS AND APPLICATION WISE
NOTE:* ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES RATES AND PROCESS WITH APPLICATION SUMMARY FOR ALL MECHANICAL WORKS
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATE
34 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES FILLER WIRE
ER309 For joining carbon or mild alloy steel to austenitic stainless steels
SAW STAINLESS STEELER309L
ASTM A240 Type 309S
35 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES FILLER WIRE
ER316 ASTM A240 Type 316 or 316L
SAW STAINLESS STEELER316LFor joining the more common austenitic stainless steel grades referred to as "18-8" steelsFor very good corrosion resistance in acid environments
36 NICKEL BASED TIG ROD ELECTRODES ENiCrMo-3
Alloy 625, UNS NO6625 and Alloy 825, UNS NO8825
TIG (GTAW) NICKEL BASED ALLOY254 SMo, UNS S31254A353 - 9% nickel steelDissimilar joints that require a postweld heat treatment
37 NICKEL BASED TIG ROD ELECTRODES ENICRMO-4
CrMoW nickel alloys such as C276
TIG (GTAW) NICKEL BASED ALLOYHigh temperature surfacing applications up to 1200°C (2192°F)C-22 and C-4 (depending on corrosion requirements)A353 - 9% nickel steel
38 NICKEL BASED TIG ROD ELECTRODES ENiCrMo-3
Alloy 625, UNS NO6625 and Alloy 825, UNS NO8825
MIG (GMAW) NICKEL BASED ALLOY254 SMo, UNS S31254A353 - 9% Nickel SteelDissimilar joints that require a postweld heat treatment
39 NICKEL BASED TIG ROD ELECTRODES ENICRMO-4
CrMoW nickel alloys such as C276
MIG (GMAW) NICKEL BASED ALLOYHigh temperature surfacing applications up to 1200°C (2192°F)C-22 and C-4 (depending on corrosion requirements)A353 - 9% nickel Steel
40 NICKEL BASED SUBMERGED ARC WIRES FILLER WIRE ENiCrMo-3
Alloy 625, UNS N06625
SAW NICKEL BASED ALLOYAlloy 825, UNS N08825254 SMo, UNS S31254A353 - 9% nickel steelsDissimilar joints that require postweld heat treatment
41 MILD STEEL WELDING EELCTRODE ELECTRODES E7024-1Large welds
SMAW Mild SteelSlightly downhill (15° max) positionsMultiple pass welding
42 MILD STEEL WELDING EELCTRODE ELECTRODES E6027Multiple pass welding
SMAW Mild SteelFast-fill single pass weldsFillet and lap welds
43 CAST IRON ELECTRODES ELECTRODES ENiFe-CI
Repairing or reclaiming gray cast iron
SMAW CAST IRONRepairing heavy sectionsPhosphorous bearing castingsSingle and multi-pass welds
44 CAST IRON ELECTRODES ELECTRODES ENi-ClMachinable welds
SMAW CAST IRONSurfacingRepairing small casting repair defects
45 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7010-P1Root pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelHot, fill and cap pass of up to X65 grade pipeVertical down welding
46 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE8010-P1 Root pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe SMAW Low alloy steelE8010-G Hot, fill and cap pass of up to X70 grade pipe
47 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE8010-G Relatively high silicon pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelAPI 5L X56 through X70 grade pipeCross country and in-plant pipe
48 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7010-A1 API 5L X42 through X56 grade pipe SMAW Low alloy steelCross country and in-plant pipe
49 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E9010-G SMAW Low alloy steelAPI 5L X70 through X80 grade pipeCross country pipe
50 LOW ALLOY CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODESE7010-G Root pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelE7010-P1 Hot, fill and cap pass of up to X65 grade pipeVertical down welding
METAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
Can also be used on "18-8" steels, since it overmatches the corrosion resistance, if the weldment will not be exposed to temperatures of 538°C to 927°C (1000°F to 1700°F)
Root and hot pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe, when followed by low hydrogen fill and cap
SUMMARY FOR WELDING ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES PROCESS AND APPLICATION WISE
NOTE:* ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES RATES AND PROCESS WITH APPLICATION SUMMARY FOR ALL MECHANICAL WORKS
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATE
51 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E10018-D2 H4R
Chromium-Molybdenum and other low alloy steels, including AISI 4130, 4140, 8630
SMAW Low alloy steelCarbon-Manganese and other low alloy steelsOffshoreSubsea componentsProcess piping
52 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E11018M-H4R
Quenched and tempered steels, such as T1, A514, A517 and A709
SMAW Low alloy steelGeneral fabrication of high strength steelsCrane boomsTrailer frames
53 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7018-A1 H4R Fabrication and maintenance welding SMAW Low alloy steelPressure vessels and pressure piping
54 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E8018-B2 H4R
Power generation
SMAW Low alloy steelPetrochemicalPressure vesselsProcess piping
55 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E8018-C1 H4R
Low temperature applications
SMAW Low alloy steelRefrigerated ammonia tanksLiquefied gas storage, piping and transportationWeathering steels
56 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E8018-C3 H4R
Shipbuilding
SMAW Low alloy steelPiping and gas storage tanksWeathering steelsCross country pipe repair
57 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E9018-B3 H4R
2.25% Chromium, 1% Molybdenum steels
SMAW Low alloy steelPower generationPetrochemicalPressure vesselsProcess piping
58 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E9018M H4RHigh strength steel, such as HY-80, HY-90 and ASTM A514
SMAW Low alloy steelCross country pipe repairDC welding
59 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E8018-G H4R SMAW Low alloy steel
60 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E10018-G H4R SMAW Low alloy steel
61 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E10045-P2 H4RFill and cap pass welding of up to X90 grade pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelPipe repairHot tapping
62 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E8045-P2 H4RFill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelPipe repairHot tapping
63 LOW ALLOY LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E9045-P2 H4RFill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
SMAW Low alloy steelPipe repairHot tapping
64 MILD STEEL LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7018 H4R
Mild steel
SMAW Mild SteelPower generationPetrochemicalPressure vesselsPressure piping
65 MILD STEEL LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7018-1 H4R
Power generation
SMAW Mild SteelPetrochemicalPressure vesselsPressure pipingFill and cap pass welding of up to X65 grade pipe
66 MILD STEEL LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7028 H8
Structural
SMAW Mild SteelHeavy fabricationShipbuildingStorage tanksBridge fabrication
67 MILD STEEL LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7018 H8General fabrication
SMAW Mild SteelTack and skip weldsThin sections
68 MILD STEEL LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7016 H4 Root pass welding of up to X100 grade pipe SMAW Mild SteelHot, fill and cap pass welding up to X60
69 MILD STEEL CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E6011
Small AC welders
SMAW Mild Steel
Sheet metalEdge, corner and butt jointsSheet metal
In-plant pipe weldingSteel with moderate surface contaminantsTack weldingSteel with moderate surface contaminants
METAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
Fill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe
Fill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe
SUMMARY FOR WELDING ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES PROCESS AND APPLICATION WISE
NOTE:* ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES RATES AND PROCESS WITH APPLICATION SUMMARY FOR ALL MECHANICAL WORKS
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATE
70 MILD STEEL CELLULOSE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E6010
Steel with moderate surface contaminants
SMAW Mild Steel
Cross country and in-plant pipe weldingSquare edge butt weldsCross country and in-plant pipe weldingSteel with moderate surface contaminantsRepair weldingCross country and in-plant pipe weldingRoot pass on up to X80 grade pipeHot, fill and cap pass on up to X60 grade pipe
71 MILD STEEL RUTILE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E6022 Spot welding floor decking to beams SMAW Mild SteelSteel with moderate surface contaminants
72 MILD STEEL RUTILE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E6013
Sheet metal
SMAW Mild SteelIrregular short welds that change positionsMaintenance or repair weldingFor use with small AC welders with low OCV
73 MILD STEEL RUTILE ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7014Maintenance and repair welding
SMAW Mild SteelSheet metal and fillet weldsHeavy sections
74 MILD STEEL HIGH DEPOSITION ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E7024-1Large welds
SMAW Mild SteelSlightly downhill (15° max) positionsMultiple pass welding
75 MILD STEEL HIGH DEPOSITION ELECTRODES ELECTRODES E6027Multiple pass welding
SMAW Mild SteelFast-fill single pass weldsFillet and lap welds
76 MILD STEEL METAL CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70C-6M-H4
Robotics/ Hard automation
GMAW-C Mild SteelAutomotiveStructural fabricationProcess piping and pressure vesselsGeneral fabrication
77 MILD STEEL METAL CORED WIRES CORED WIRES
E70C-6M H8 Automotive
GMAW-C Mild SteelE70C-G H8 Structural fabrication
ShipbuildingGeneral fabrication
78 LOW ALLOY STEEL METAL CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E90C-G H4
HSLA steels (i.e. HY-80 and ASTM 710)
GMAW-C Low alloy steelUndermatching 690 MPa (100 ksi) steelsCranesOffshore and shipbuildingPressure vessels
79 LOW ALLOY STEEL METAL CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E110C-G H4
HSLA steels (i.e. HY-100 and ASTM 514)
GMAW-C Low alloy steelQuenched and tempered steels (i.e. T-1)CranesOffshore and shipbuildingPressure vessels
80 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRESE70T-10
Single pass welding on thicknesses from 0.8 mm - 4.8 mm (0.030 - 3/16 in)
FCAW-S Mild SteelSpot or short intermittent weldsContinuous welding on galvanized or zinc coated carbon steelAutomotiveTransportation
81 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-6-H16
General plate fabrication
FCAW-S Mild Steel
Structural fabrication, including those subject to seismic requirements (3/32" diameter only)
Shipyards, stiffener welding on bargesBridges and offshore rigsWelding over tack welds made with stick electrode
82 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-7 FCAW-S Mild SteelHorizontal butt welds, such as column-to-column structural connectionsGeneral fabricationAssembly welding
83 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-3
Single pass welding on up to 48 mm (3/16 in) thicknesses
FCAW-S Mild Steel3 o'clock welding positionsWelds with copper back-upPropane cylindersRobotics/Hard Automation
84 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T7-G Structural fabrication FCAW-S Mild Steel
85 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-4
Open groove welds
FCAW-S Mild SteelMachinery bases and heavy equipment repairInstalling wear plates6.4 - 12.7 mm (1/4 - 1/2 in) single pass fillet and lap welds
METAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
Recommended for fillet, lap and butt welds on 3.2 mm (1/8 in) and thicker steel, including some low alloy steels
SUMMARY FOR WELDING ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES PROCESS AND APPLICATION WISE
NOTE:* ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES RATES AND PROCESS WITH APPLICATION SUMMARY FOR ALL MECHANICAL WORKS
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATE
83 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-3
Single pass welding on up to 48 mm (3/16 in) thicknesses
FCAW-S Mild Steel3 o'clock welding positionsWelds with copper back-upPropane cylindersRobotics/Hard Automation
84 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T7-G Structural fabrication FCAW-S Mild Steel
85 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-4
Open groove welds
FCAW-S Mild SteelMachinery bases and heavy equipment repairInstalling wear plates6.4 - 12.7 mm (1/4 - 1/2 in) single pass fillet and lap welds
86 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T-14
Single pass welding on thicknesses from 0.8 mm - 4.8 mm (0.030 - 3/16 in)
FCAW-S Mild SteelSpot or short intermittent weldsContinuous welding on galvanized or zinc coated carbon steelAutomotiveTransportation
87 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T-8J-JH16 FCAW-S Mild SteelStorage tanksStructural weldingOffshore welding in TKY joints
88 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T-11
Plate thicknesses in the range of 7.9 mm (5/16 in) to 12.7 mm (1/2 in)
FCAW-S Mild SteelApplications with copper back-upSheet or thin gauge metalPropane cylindersRobotics/Hard Automation
89 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T-8-H16Structural fabrication, including those subject to seismic requirements
FCAW-S Mild SteelGeneral plate fabricationHull plate and stiffener welding on ships and bargesMachinery parts, tanks, hoppers, racks and scaffolding
90 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES
E70T7-K2-H16 Fillet and lap welds
FCAW-S Low alloy steelE80T-G-K2Deep groove weldsStructural fabricationWeathering steels
91 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T8-Ni1-H16
Roundabout groove welds on heavy wall tubular construction
FCAW-S Low alloy steel
Offshore
Bridges and other structural components made from weathering steelsStructural fabricationNACE applications
92 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T8-K6 FCAW-S Low alloy steel
93 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T8-G Hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X80 grade pipe FCAW-S Low alloy steelWarm weather cross country pipe welding applications
94 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71T8-K6-H16 Standard cross-country pipelines FCAW-S Low alloy steelArctic grade pipe up to undermatched X70
95 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E91T8-G-H8 Standard cross-country pipelines FCAW-S Low alloy steelArctic grade pipe up to undermatched X70
96 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED WIRES CORED WIRES E71TG-G
Single or multiple pass welding on up to 19 mm (3/4 in) thicknesses
FCAW-S Low alloy steelTruck bodies, tanks, hoppers, racks and scaffoldingGeneral fabricationRobotics
METAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
General plate fabrication, including bridge fabrication, hull plate and stiffener welding on ships and barges
Horizontal and square edge butt welds, such as column-to-column structural connections
Hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe
SUMMARY FOR WELDING ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES PROCESS AND APPLICATION WISE
NOTE:* ELECTRODES AND FILLER WIRES RATES AND PROCESS WITH APPLICATION SUMMARY FOR ALL MECHANICAL WORKS
SL NO ITEM TYPE CODE APPLICATION PROCESS BRAND NAME YEAR DATE
97 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E71T-1M-JH8 Offshore
FCAW-G Mild SteelE71T-9M-JH8 Pressure vessels
E71T-12M-JH8 ShipbuildingHeavy equipmentASME related applications
98 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E71T-1M-JH4 Offshore
FCAW-G Mild SteelE71T-12M-JH4 Heavy equipmentE71T-9M-JH4 Shipbuilding
Pressure vessels
99 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E71T-9C-JH8 Bridge fabrication
FCAW-G Mild SteelE71T-1C-JH8 Pressure vessels
E71T-12C-JH8 ShipbuildingOffshoreASME related applications
100 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E71T-1C-H8
General Fabrication FCAW-G Mild SteelE71T-9C-H8E71T-1M-H8E71T-9M-H8
101 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E71T-1C-J Bridge, ship, barge or offshore drilling rig construction
FCAW-G Mild SteelE71T-9C-J General fabricationE71T-1M-J Machinery fabricationE71T-9M-J Structural fabrication
102 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRESE70T-1C-H8 Structural fabrication
FCAW-G Mild SteelE70T-9C-H8 Heavy equipmentShipbuilding
103 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES
E70T-1C Structural fabrication
FCAW-G Mild SteelE70T-9C Barge fabricationHeavy fabricationConstruction equipment
104 MILD STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E70T-5C-JH4
Highly restrained joints.
FCAW-G Mild SteelHard to weld base materials.Thick steel sections in structural fabrication.Heavy EquipmentMining
105 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-Ni1M-JH4
Bridge fabrication
FCAW-G Low alloy steelWeathering steelsOffshoreStructural fabricationNACE applications
106 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E101T1-GM-H8 FCAW-G Low alloy steel
107 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E91T1-K2M H8 FCAW-G Low alloy steel
108 LOW ALLOY STEEL FLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E111T1-K3M-JH8 FCAW-G Low alloy steel
109 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-K2M-JH4High strength steels with 550 MPa (80 ksi) tensile strength
FCAW-G Low alloy steelOffshoreShipbuilding
110 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-K2C-JH4High strength steels with 550 MPa (80 ksi) tensile strength
FCAW-G Low alloy steelOffshoreShipbuilding
111 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-Ni1C-JH4
Bridge fabrication
FCAW-G Low alloy steelWeathering steelsOffshoreStructural fabricationNACE applications
112 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-Ni1M-JH4
Mining
FCAW-G Low alloy steelOffshoreBridge fabricationHigh strength fabrication
113 LOW ALLOY STEELFLUX CORED GAS SHIELDED WIRES CORED WIRES E81T1-Ni2C-JH4
Mining
FCAW-G Low alloy steelOffshoreBridge fabricationHigh strength fabrication
METAL TO WELD
UNIT RATE IN SAR
Hot, fill and cap pass welding on up to X80 grade pipe
For applications requiring high strength weld metal, such as HY-80, HSLA 80 and ASTM A710 steels
Hot, fill and cap pass welding on up to X80 grade pipe
UNIT RATES FOR FILLER WIRESSL NO ITEM TYPE AWS NO CODE UNIT RATE YEAR DATE
1 COPPER -ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.7 ERCU
2 COPPER -ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.7 ERCUSI-A
3 COPPER -ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.7 ERCUA1-A1
4 SS ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.9 ER308
5 SS ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.9 ER309
6 SS ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.9 EC409
7 SS ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.9 ER2209
8 ALUMINIUM ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.10 ER1100
9 ALUMINIUM ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.10 ER2319
10 ALUMINIUM ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.10 ER4043
11 ALUMINIUM ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.10 ER5356
12 NICKEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.14 ERNI-1
13 NICKEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.14 ERNICR-3
14 NICKEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.14 ERNICR-MO
15 NICKEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.14 ERNICRFE-3
16 NICKEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.14 ERNICRFE-2
17 NICKEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.14 ER-NICU-7
18 TITANIUM ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.16 ERTI-1
UNIT RATES FOR FILLER WIRESSL NO ITEM TYPE AWS NO CODE UNIT RATE YEAR DATE
19 TITANIUM ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.16 ERTI-5
20 TITANIUM ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.16 ERTI-6EL1
21 TITANIUM ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.16 ERTI-I5
22 CARBON STEEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.18 ER70S-2
23 CARBON STEEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.18 ER70S-3
24 CARBON STEEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.18 ER70S-6
25 CARBON STEEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.18 E70C-3M
26 MANGANEESE ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.19 ERAZ101A
27 MANGANEESE ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.19 ERAZ61A
28 MANGANEESE ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.19 EREZ33A
29 LOW ALLOY STEEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.28 ER80S-B2
30 LOW ALLOY STEEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.28 E80C-B2
31 LOW ALLOY STEEL ALLOYS FILLER WIRE A5.28 ER80S-D2