Diameters / Packaging
Diameters |
33 lb Spool |
33 lb Spool Buy America |
44 lb Spool |
44 LB SPOOL |
44 lb Spool Buy America |
60 lb Spool |
500 lb Accu-Pak® Box |
500 lb Accu-Trak® Drum |
500 LB DRUM |
500 lb Infinity-Pak® |
600 lb Speed Feed® Drum |
900 lb Accu-Pak® Box |
1000 lb Accu-Pak® Box |
1000 lb Accu-Trak® Drum |
1000 LB DRUM |
1000 lb Infinity-Pak |
1000 lb Precise-Trak® Reel |
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0.030 in (0.8 mm) | ED031407,ED032923 | ED029223 | |||||||||||||||
0.035 IN | ED561005 | ED561200 | |||||||||||||||
0.035 in (0.9 mm) | ED031408,ED032924 | ED021268,ED031914 | ED036624 | ED021269 | ED032899 | ED021052 | ED032842 | ED028825 | ED032379 | ||||||||
0.040 in (1.0 mm) | ED033292 | ||||||||||||||||
0.045 IN | ED561011 | ED561201 | ED561224 | ||||||||||||||
0.045 in (1.1 mm) | ED031409,ED032925 | ED036879 | ED021270,ED031915 | ED034428 | ED021271 | ED032901 | ED020526 | ED034535 | ED032844 | ED028826 | ED031930 | ED031614 | |||||
0.052 IN | ED561202 | ||||||||||||||||
0.052 in (1.3 mm) | ED031916 | ED021273 | ED032902 | ED020527 | ED032845 | ED029082 | ED031615 | ||||||||||
1/16 in (1.6 mm) | ED027274 | ED032903 | ED011316 | ED032846 | ED029083 | ED033270 |
DETAILS
Our most popular MIG wire, SuperArc® L-50®, premium copper coated wire, is an excellent choice for 50,000 psi (345 MPa) yield strength, carbon steel base materials.
Features
- Moderate levels of manganese and silicon for deoxidization of clean to light mill scale surfaces
- Superior feeding and arc stability
- Copper coated for long contact tip life
- Supports short-circuiting, globular, axial spray and pulsed spray transfer
Disclaimers
Service Information
Documentation
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BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page
See test result disclaimer
CONFORMANCE
CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
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AWS | AWS A5.18 | ER70S-3 |
ABS | ABS - Part 2 | 3YSA H5 |
CWB | CSA W48 | B-G 49A 3 C1 S3 (B-G 49A 3 C1 G3) |
DNV-GL | DNV - 2.9 | III YMS H5 |
LR | LR - Chapter 11 | 3YS H5 |
MIL | MIL-E-23765/1D | MIL-70S-3 |
MIL | MIL-E-23765/1E | MIL-70S-3 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Classification | Shielding Gas | Polarity |
Yield Strength @ 0.2% Offset
MPa (ksi) |
Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) |
Elongation
% |
Charpy V-Notch
J (ft-lbs) @ -20°C (0°F) |
Charpy V-Notch
J (ft-lbs) @ -30°C (-20°F) |
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Typical Result, As-welded | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 400 (58) | 500-560 (73-81) | 24 | 95-132 (70-98) | 95-106 (70-78) |
WIRE COMPOSITION
Classification | %C | %Cr | %Mn | %Mo | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | %Total Cu | %V |
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ER70S-3 Requirement | 0.06 - 0.15 | 0.15 max. | 0.90 - 1.40 | 0.15 max. | 0.15 max. | 0.025 max. | 0.035 max. | 0.45 - 0.75 | 0.50 max. | 0.03 max. |
Typical Result | 0.06-0.11 | 0.02-0.04 | 1.15-1.24 | 0.02 max. | 0.01-0.04 | 0.004-0.012 | 0.004-0.011 | 0.44-0.62 | 0.00 max. | 0.12-0.27 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Diameter | Transfer Mode | Shielding Gas | Polarity |
CTWD
mm (in.)⁽¹⁾ |
Wire Feed Speed
m/min (in/min) |
Voltage
volts |
Approx. Current
amps |
Melt-off Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr) |
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0.030 in (0.8 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 9-12 (3/8-1/2) | 1.9 (75) | 17 | 35 | 0.4 (0.9) |
0.030 in (0.8 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 9-12 (3/8-1/2) | 3.8 (150) | 18 | 70 | 0.8 (1.8) |
0.030 in (0.8 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 9-12 (3/8-1/2) | 7.6 (300) | 22 | 130 | 1.6 (3.6) |
0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾ | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 9-12 (3/8-1/2) | 2.5 (100) | 18 | 80 | 0.7 (1.6) |
0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾ | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 9-12 (3/8-1/2) | 3.8 (150) | 19 | 120 | 1.1 (2.4) |
0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾ | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 9-12 (3/8-1/2) | 6.4 (250) | 22 | 175 | 1.8 (4.0) |
0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 9.5 (375) | 23 | 195 | 2.7 (6.0) |
0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 12.7 (500) | 29 | 230 | 3.6 (8.0) |
0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 15.2 (600) | 30 | 275 | 4.4 (9.6) |
0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾ | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 3.2 (125) | 19 | 145 | 1.5 (3.4) |
0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾ | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 3.8 (150) | 20 | 165 | 1.8 (4.0) |
0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾ | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 5.1 (200) | 21 | 200 | 2.4 (5.4) |
0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 8.9 (350) | 27 | 285 | 4.2 (9.2) |
0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 12.1 (475) | 30 | 335 | 5.7 (12.5) |
0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 12.7 (500) | 30 | 340 | 6.0 (13.2) |
0.052 in (1.3 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 7.6 (300) | 30 | 300 | 4.8 (10.6) |
0.052 in (1.3 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 8.1 (320) | 30 | 320 | 5.2 (11.5) |
0.052 in (1.3 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 12.3 (485) | 32 | 430 | 7.8 (17.1) |
1/16 in (1.6 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-25 (1/2-1) | 5.3 (210) | 25 | 325 | 4.8 (10.7) |
1/16 in (1.6 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-25 (1/2-1) | 6.0 (235) | 27 | 350 | 5.4 (12.0) |
1/16 in (1.6 mm) | Spray Transfer | 90% Ar / 10% CO2 | DC+ | 12-25 (1/2-1) | 7.4 (290) | 28 | 430 | 6.7 (14.8) |
NOTES
Note |
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⁽¹⁾ CTWD (Contact Tip to Work Distance). Subtract 1/4 in (6.4 mm) to calculate Electrical Stickout |
⁽²⁾ Procedures in these areas are procedures for short circuiting mode using 100% CO2. When using 75% Argon, 25% CO2 for short circuit transfer, reduce voltage by 1 to 2 volts. |