FILARC 88S

FILARC 88S is a basic coated low‑hydrogen stick electrode alloyed with up to 1 % Ni, designed for positional welding of high‑tensile steels such as S460.

Key Features

• Low‑hydrogen, basic coating for good weld toughness down to –60 °C
• Contains 0.9 % Ni for improved strength in higher tensile steels
• Suitable for AC and DC‑ welding (root passes with DC‑)
• Short‑arc, slow weave recommended for optimal penetration

Specifications

• Classifications: SFA/AWS A5.5 : E8016‑G H4R, EN ISO 2560‑A : E 50 6 Mn1Ni B 12 H5
• Approvals: ABS E8016‑G, CE EN 13479, DNV 5 Y46H5, UKCA EN 13479, VdTÜV 06107
• Welding Current: AC, DC+ (‑)
• Diffusible Hydrogen: < 4.0 ml/100 g
• Alloy Type: Low alloyed (0.9 % Ni)
• Coating Type: Basic covering
• Min AC OCV: 65 V
• Tensile (As Welded, AWS): Yield 550 MPa, Tensile 640 MPa, Elongation 27 %
• Charpy Impact (PWHT, –60 °C, AWS): 65 J
• Typical Deposition (5.0 × 450 mm): 185‑235 A, 24.9 V, 40 % efficiency, 2.35 kg/h

Applications

• Structural steel fabrication
• pipe and pressure vessel welding
• high‑strength steel construction projects
• welding of S460 and similar grades