PIPEWELD 8010 PLUS

Cellulosic coated stick electrode designed for low‑alloy steel, delivering deep penetration welds in all positions and especially suited for vertical‑down welding of high‑strength pipelines.

Key Features

• Cellulosic coating for superior slag removal and wetting.
• Low‑alloy composition (0.3 % Ni, 0.25 % Mo) for high strength.
• Ideal for vertical‑down welding of API 5LX pipelines (X60‑X70).
• Wide deposition range with two diameter options (3.2 mm and 4.0 mm).

Specifications

• Classifications: SFA/AWS A5.5 : E8010‑P1, EN ISO 2560‑A : E 46 2 Z C 21
• Welding Current: DC+
• Alloy Type: Low alloyed (0.3 % Ni, 0.25 % Mo)
• Coating Type: Cellulosic covering
• Tensile Properties (As Welded, AWS): Yield 530 MPa, Tensile 620 MPa, Elongation 23 %
• Charpy Impact (As Welded, AWS): -30 °C, 40 J
• Typical Weld Metal Analysis (%): C 0.09, Mn 0.4, Si 0.10, Ni 0.4, Cr 0.021, Mo 0.31
• Deposition Data:
  • 3.2 × 350 mm: 65‑120 A, 30 V, 62 % efficiency, 86 s per electrode, 0.68 kg/h
  • 4.0 × 350 mm: 90‑180 A, 29 V, 68 % efficiency, 84 s per electrode, 1.15 kg/h

Applications

• Welding of high‑strength pipelines (API 5LX, X60‑X70)
• Vertical‑down pipe welding
• General low‑alloy steel construction welding