OK 74.86 TENSITRODE

A basic coated low‑alloy stick electrode for steels and castings with a minimum ultimate tensile strength of 690 MPa.

Key Features

• VacPac™ hermetically sealed, vacuum‑packed packaging for moisture‑free electrodes
• Straight‑from‑pack usage, no re‑baking required
• Basic coating suitable for a wide range of low‑alloy steels

Specifications

• Classifications: SFA/AWS A5.5 : E10018‑D2, EN ISO 18275‑A : E 62 4 Mn1NiMo B T 32 H5
• Approvals: ABS 3YQ620 H5, CE EN 13479, UKCA EN 13479
• Welding Current: AC, DC+
• Diffusible Hydrogen: < 5.0 ml/100 g
• Alloy Type: Low alloyed (1.8 % Mn, 0.4 % Mo)
• Coating Type: Basic covering
• Min AC OCV: 65 V
• Tensile Properties (ISO, stress‑relieved 1 h @ 590 °C): Yield 630 MPa, Tensile 720 MPa, Elongation 25 %
• Charpy Impact (ISO, stress‑relieved 1 h @ 590 °C): -40 °C → 75 J, -50 °C → 60 J
• Deposition Data (example for 3.2 mm × 350 mm): 110‑140 A, 23 V, 63 % efficiency, 63 s/fusion, 1.35 kg/h

Applications

• Structural steel fabrication
• Heavy‑section pipe and pressure vessel work
• Casting repair and welding
• General low‑alloy steel construction