FILARC 98S

All positional low hydrogen stick electrode for welding higher strength steels, delivering a minimum yield strength of 550 N/mm² after stress relieving.

Key Features

• Low hydrogen, high strength weld metal
• VacPac™ hermetically sealed packaging for moisture protection
• Straight‑from‑the‑pack use, no re‑baking required
• Suitable for all welding positions

Specifications

• Classifications: SFA/AWS A5.5 : E9018‑G, EN ISO 18275‑A : E 55 6 Mn1NiMo B T 32 H5
• Approvals: ABS E9018‑G, CE EN 13479, UKCA EN 13479
• Welding Current: AC, DC+
• Diffusible Hydrogen: < 5.0 ml/100 g
• Alloy Type: Low alloyed (0.9 % Ni, 0.3 % Mo)
• Coating Type: Basic covering
• Minimum AC Open Circuit Voltage: 65 V
• Tensile Yield Strength (PWHT 1 h @ 580 °C): 650 MPa
• Tensile Strength: 710 MPa
• Elongation: 21 %
• Charpy Impact (PWHT 1 h @ 580 °C): 80 J @ ‑50 °C, 60 J @ ‑60 °C
• Deposition Data (2.5 mm × 350 mm): 55‑85 A, 24.4 V, 60 % efficiency, 0.72 kg/h

Applications

• Structural steel fabrication
• Pressure vessel construction
• High‑strength steel welding in all positions