FILARC 56S

FILARC 56S is a basic thin‑coated AC/DC stick electrode designed for excellent mechanical properties and fully penetrated root passes even in adverse conditions.

Key Features

• Low moisture coating with high resistance to re‑absorption
• CTOD‑tested for toughness
• Consistent penetration and mechanical properties across batches
• Suitable for high/low temperature and high humidity environments

Specifications

• Classifications: SFA/AWS A5.1 : E7016‑1 H4 R, EN ISO 2560‑A : E 42 5 B 1 2 H5
• Approvals: ABS, BV, CE, DB, DNV‑GL, LR, VdTÜV, RS (factory specific)
• Welding Current: AC, DC+(-)
• Diffusible Hydrogen: < 4.0 ml/100 g
• Alloy Type: Carbon manganese
• Coating Type: Basic covering
• Minimum AC OCV: 65 V
• Tensile (As Welded, ISO): Yield 470 MPa, Tensile 550 MPa, Elongation 30 %
• Charpy Impact (As Welded, ISO): 150 J @ ‑45 °C, 140 J @ ‑50 °C
• Typical Weld Metal Analysis (%): C 0.06, Mn 1.3, Si 0.4
• Deposition Data (example 4.0 × 350 mm): 110‑180 A, 22 V, 64 % efficiency, 62 s/fusion, 1.7 kg/h

Applications

• General mild‑steel welding (SMAW)
• Structural and fabrication work requiring low‑hydrogen electrodes
• High‑temperature, low‑temperature, and high‑humidity environments