ADOR SUPABASE E7018 C-Mn Steel Low Hydrogen Welding Electrode

ADOR SUPABASE E7018 C-Mn Steel Low Hydrogen Welding Electrode

Rs. 750

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WELDING ELECTRODES

500 In Stock

SUPABASE is a C-Mn steel low-hydrogen welding electrode designed for demanding welding applications requiring reliable weld quality and good mechanical properties. It is a basic-type iron powder electrode with approximately 115% metal recovery and a radiographic-quality weld deposit.

The electrode is suitable for pipe welding in 5G and 6G positions and is designed for applications such as pressure vessels, pipes, storage tanks, bridges, heavy structures, and joining specified structural and pressure-vessel steels.

SUPABASE is classified as AWS A5.1 E7018, with additional classifications under ISO 2560-A E 42 3 B32 H5 and IS 814 EB5426H3 JX. The datasheet lists approvals from ABS, BV, LRA, IBR, BIS, NTPC, BHEL and CE.

Key Features

  • Basic-type iron powder electrode
  • Low-hydrogen welding electrode
  • Approx. 115% metal recovery
  • Radiographic weld deposit
  • Suitable for pipe welding in 5G and 6G positions
  • Suitable for pressure vessels and piping
  • Suitable for storage tanks and heavy structures
  • Designed for high-quality C-Mn steel welding
  • Available in multiple electrode sizes
  • Standard and vacuum packing options available

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Brand ADOR SUPABASE
Product Type C-Mn Steel Low Hydrogen Electrode
Electrode Type Basic Type Iron Powder
AWS Classification AWS A5.1 E7018
ISO Classification ISO 2560-A E 42 3 B32 H5
IS Classification IS 814 EB5426H3 JX
Metal Recovery Approx. 115%
Weld Deposit Radiographic Quality
Welding Positions All positions capability; parameter table specifies all positions except vertical down
Pipe Welding Suitable for 5G & 6G
Current / Polarity AC (70 OCV) / DCEP
Diffusible Hydrogen <5 ml/100 g
Hardness, 3 Layer 200 BHN max
Redrying 250–300°C for minimum 1 hour
Manufacturer ADOR WELDING LIMITED

Typical Applications

SUPABASE is recommended for:

  • Pressure vessels
  • Pipes
  • Storage tanks
  • Bridges
  • Heavy structures
  • Pipe welding in 5G and 6G positions
  • Joining steel grades such as ASTM SA 414/414M Gr. C/D
  • ASTM SA 516/516M Gr. 55/60
  • IS 2002
  • IS 2062

Mechanical Properties of All-Weld Metal

Property Specification / Requirement Typical As-Welded
UTS 490 MPa min. 470 MPa*
Yield Strength at 0.2% Offset 400 MPa min. 540 MPa*
Elongation 22% min. 26%
CVN Impact 47 J min. at -30°C 60 J*

*The uploaded datasheet's text extraction places the typical values in a compressed layout; the table above follows the values shown in the source.

Typical Chemical Composition of Undiluted Weld Metal

Element Typical Composition
Carbon (C) 0.06%
Manganese (Mn) 1.1%
Silicon (Si) 0.4%


Electrode Sizes & Amperage

Electrode Size Ø × L Amperage
2.5 × 350 mm 60–90 A
3.15 × 350 mm 100–130 A
3.15 × 450 mm 100–130 A
4.0 × 450 mm 140–180 A
5.0 × 450 mm 180–240 A


Welding Current & Polarity

AC (70 OCV) / DCEP

The recommended amperage varies according to electrode diameter.

Redrying Condition

250–300°C for minimum 1 hour.

Packing

The datasheet specifies:

Standard carton packing: 20 kg box containing 4 cartons of 5 kg each.

Vacuum packing is also available. 

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