FILARC 48

FILARC 48 is a general‑purpose rutile‑cellulosic covered stick electrode designed for all‑positional welding, delivering consistent penetration and mechanical properties, especially in overhead fillet, lap‑joint and sealing applications.

Key Features

• Rutile‑cellulosic coating for smooth arc stability
• Excellent performance in overhead and all‑position welding
• Low moisture pickup ensuring reliable mechanical properties
• Wide amperage range suitable for 2.5 mm, 3.2 mm and 4.0 mm diameters

Specifications

• Classification: SFA/AWS A5.1 E6013, EN ISO 2560‑A E 42 0 RC 11
• Welding Current: AC, DC(+)
• Alloy Type: Carbon Manganese
• Coating Type: Rutile‑cellulosic covering
• Minimum AC OCV: 50 V
• Tensile (As Welded): Yield 450 MPa, Tensile 520 MPa, Elongation 26 %
• Charpy Impact (As Welded, 0 °C): 60 J
• Typical Weld Metal Composition (%): C 0.07, Mn 0.45, Si 0.42
• Deposition Data (2.5 mm × 350 mm): 60‑110 A, 23 V, 62 % efficiency, 0.9 kg/h
• Deposition Data (3.2 mm × 350 mm): 90‑140 A, 24 V, 59 % efficiency, 1.1 kg/h
• Deposition Data (4.0 mm × 350 mm): 110‑210 A, 26 V, 59 % efficiency, 1.5 kg/h

Applications

• Overhead welding of fillet welds
• Lap joints and sealing runs
• General mild‑steel construction and repair
• Suitable for both manual and mechanized SMAW processes