WELDCLASS WC-03975 ELECTRODES STEEL LOW-HYDROGEN PLATINUM 16XT 3.2MM 2KG

Hydrogen controlled ("low hydrogen") E7016 series stick welding electrodes with a special Twin Flux Coating for superior arcstability - in Foil-Sealed 2KG Vacuum Packs. Commonly used for mild or high strength steel, where the joint requires higher strength than regular "GP" electrodes, such as highly restrained joints or components subject to higher load stress. Also used as a buffer layer prior to hard facing. 16XT welding rods are All-Positional (except for vertical down), easy striking & smooth running, with low spatter & easy slag removal.

• User Friendly: Very Smooth & Stable Arc, Easy Striking, Low Spatter, Easy Slag Removal

• Hydrogen controlled, for welding mild & high-strength (carbon-manganese) steels up to 510MPa

• All-Positional (except for vertical down) & excellent weld appearance

• Twin-coated

• Vacuum foil sealed packs keeps moisture out, right up to the point of use

• Smaller pack size reduces waste & minimises exposure to atmospheric moisture

• Air contains moisture (humidity) and any electrode exposed to air will absorb moisture

• This increases hydrogen levels in the electrode (water 'H2O' contains hydrogen 'H')

• Increased hydrogen compromises the strength & mechanical properties of the weld

• Moisture can also negatively affect the arc characteristics of the electrode

• Mining maintenance & fabrication

• Structural steel & site welding

• Rural maintenance

• Pipe construction

• Boilers & pressure vessels

• Build up or buffer layer prior to hard facing

• Single sided weld joints

• Suitable for all DC or AC welding machines

• AWS A5.1 E7016 H8

• AS/NZS 1553.1 (old) E4946

• AS/NZS 4855: (new) B E4916 A U H10

• EN ISO 2560-A: E 38 2B H10

• Yield Strength: 470 MPa

• Tensile Strength: 540 MPa

• Elongation: 26%

• Impact Strength (CVN): 70J @ -20c / 50J @ -30c

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