DETAILS
An engineered alloy providing superior impact toughness at low temperatures.
Features
- An engineered alloy providing superior impact toughness at low temperatures
- Microguard® Ultra provides superior feeding and arc stability
- ProTech® packaging system
Typical Applications
- Root pass welding
- Hot, fill and cap pass welding of up to X70 grade pipe
Welding Positions
- All
Shielding Gas
- Mixed Shielding Gas|100% CO2
Service Information
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CONFORMANCE
CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
---|---|---|
AWS | AWS A5.18 | ER70S-6 |
ABS | ABS - Part 2 | 3YSA |
TUV | TUV ISO 14341-A | G 42 3 C1 3Si1, G 46 4 M21 3Si1, G 46 4 M31 3Si1 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Classification | Shielding Gas | Polarity |
Yield Strength @ 0.2% Offset
MPa (ksi) |
Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) |
Elongation
% |
Charpy V-Notch
J (ft-lbs) @ -30°C (-20°F) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ER70S-6 Requirement | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 400 (58) min. | 480 (70) min. | 22 min. | 27 (20) min. |
Typical Result, As-welded | 100% CO2 | DC+ | 470 (68) | 580 (84) | 28 | 81-95 (60-70) |
WIRE COMPOSITION
Classification | %C | %Cr | %Mn | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | %V | %Total Cu |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ER70S-6 Requirement | 0.06 - 0.15 | 0.15 max. | 1.40 - 1.85 | 0.15 max. | 0.025 max. | 0.035 max. | 0.80 - 1.15 | 0.03 max. | 0.50 max. |
Typical Result | 0.10 | 0.03 | 1.46 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.009 | 0.82 | 0.003 max. | 0.17 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Diameter | 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) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.0 mm (0.040 in) | 75-95% Ar / balance CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 2.5-14.0 (100-550) | 19-31 | 105-320 | 1.0-5.2 (2.1-11.5) |
1.2 mm (0.047 in) | 75-95% Ar / balance CO2 | DC+ | 12-19 (1/2-3/4) | 3.2-12.7 (125-500) | 19-31 | 145-360 | 1.7-6.5 (3.7-14.3) |
NOTES
Note |
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⁽¹⁾ CTWD (Contact Tip to Work Distance). Subtract 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) to calculate Electrical Stickout. |