FILARC 118

FILARC 118 is a high‑strength, basic AC/DC stick electrode designed for welding fine‑grained constructional steels above 690 MPa with excellent sub‑zero toughness down to –50 °C.

Key Features

• 120 % recovery for high‑strength steels
• Low diffusible hydrogen (< 4 ml/100 g)
• Basic coating suitable for AC and DC‑
• VacPac™ hermetically sealed packaging for moisture‑free storage

Specifications

• Welding current: AC, DC+‑
• Minimum AC open‑circuit voltage: 65 V
• Diffusible hydrogen: < 4 ml/100 g
• Alloy type: Low alloy (2.3 % Ni, 0.4 % Mo)
• Coating type: Basic covering
• Diameter & amperage range: 2.5 mm (65‑100 A) to 5.0 mm (190‑270 A)
• Deposition efficiency: 62‑68 %

Applications

• Structural steel welding (> 690 MPa)
• Projects requiring high toughness at low temperatures
• Root runs and standing fillet welds (DC‑ for root runs)