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Classification
AWS A5.4 : ~E307-26
ISO 3581-A : E 18 8 Mn R 73 X
EN 1600 : E 18 8 Mn R 73 X
Properties and application
Rutile-basic coated electrode with high efficiency (160%), depositing an austenitic 18Cr/8Ni stainless steel layer with high Mn content. Easy to use, highly resistant to cracking.
Application: restoration of parts subjected to impact and wear, buffer layer before hardfacing, welding of dissimilar materials, welding of difficult-to-weld and high manganese (14% Mn) steels.
Base materials
Armour steel
Tool steel *
Austenitic Mn steels: type Z 120 M 12, X 120 Mn 12, 1.3401
Spring steels: 45 Cr 4, 1.7035, 46 Si 7, 1.5024, 51 Si 7, 1.5025, 56 Si 7, 1.5026
(*) with possible heat treatment before and after welding
Chemical composition (%)
| C | Si | Mn | Cr | Ni |
| 0.1 | 0.8 | 5.0 | 18.0 | 8.5 |
Mechanical properties
| Rp0.2 (MPa) | Rm (MPa) | A5 (%) | KV (J) |
| >400 | 600 - 750 | >30 | +20°C: >70 |
Hardness after welding ~200 HB, work hardening up to ~500 HB
Electrode / Welding current
| Ø x L (mm) | Current (A) |
| 2.5x350 | 90 |
| 3.2x350 | 130 |
| 4.0x450 | 160 |
Recommendations
If necessary, dry for 2 hours at 250°C
