MMA Electrodes
Non & Low Alloyed welding Electrodes
H8
AWS A5.5 E11018-G MOD 769
EN ISO 18275-A-E 692ZB32 H5
MOD 769 Issue 4 superseded by Def Stan 02-769. The electrodes are vacuum packed in foil sleeves and packed in strongly constructed cardboard cartons.
The Babcock H8 is a basic coated low hydrogen electrode for welding very high strength, high toughness low alloy steels.
WB56S
AWS A5.1: E7016-1 H4 R
BS EN ISO 2560-A: E 42 5 B1 2 H5
Thinly coated low hydrogen electrode for all-positional welding, yielding metal of very high impact values. Especially suitable for making full penetration welds in all positions such as pipe and overhead butt welds. Excellent de-slag & re-strike
The Babcock H8 is a basic coated low hydrogen electrode for welding very high strength, high toughness low alloy steels.
WB76S
AWS A5.5: E7018-G H4R
BS EN ISO 2560-A: E 50 6 Mn1Ni B 3 2 H5
Fully positional, basic coated, low hydrogen electrode depositing exceptionally clean metal of radiographic quality with excellent de-slag and re-strike. The addition of iron powder gives a recovery of ~ 120%.
It is suitable for offshore constructions in steel such as BS4360-50D. Good impact values down to -60°C. Can be used for the welding of weathering steels, such as Cor-Ten A and Cor-Ten B. Excellent weldability on both AC and DC.
WB2000E
AWS A5.1-04 : E6013
BSEN 499-95 : E42 A R 1 2 LRS :GRADE 1
Easy to use all purpose contact electrode, recommended where a neat weld appearance and high finish is required. Excellent de-slag with little or no spatter.
Mild and medium C-Mn steels up to 15mm thick with a UTS of 500 N/mm² max. Typical grades - BS1449 plate and steel - BS4360 grades 43A, 43C - Lloyds grade A and D ship steel - BS4360 grade 50B - Lloyds grade AH and DH - BS3059 and BS3601 grade 320-420 - AP15L and AP15L 42.
WB2024E
AWS A5.1: E6013 B
S EN ISO 2560-A: E 42 2 R 12
Rutile coated electrode with a self lifting slag. Excellent strike and re-strike with virtually no tendency to stick. It is particularly suitable for vertical and overhead welding and has been developed primarily for users who prefer one electrode for all positions.
Excellent all-positional general-purpose electrode for welding mild steel wrought iron and may be used on many grades of cast and medium tensile steel. Typical uses include the welding of storage tanks, pressure vessels, car bodies, ship building and for pipe fittings and pipe butt welds using the vertical-up technique
WB2218E
AWS A5.5: E8018-G H4R RCC-M
Fully positional, basic coated, low hydrogen electrode depositing exceptionally clean metal of radiographic quality with excellent de-slag and re-strike. The addition of iron powder (3.20-6.00) gives a recovery of ~ 110%.
It is suitable for offshore constructions in steel such as 550/600 N/mm2 such as RQT 500, API 5L X60, X65 & X70. Excellent weldability on both AC and DC±
WB2318E
AWS A5.5: E9018-M
All positional, basic coated, low hydrogen electrode depositing exceptionally clean metal of radiographic quality. Excellent de-slag with good welder appeal. The addition of iron powder gives a recovery of 110%.
Widely used for the welding of low alloy steel of a tensile strength 600/700 N/mm² such as RQT600, HY80, NAXTRA 70. Frequently used for tack welding steels of higher tensile strength.
WB2518E
AWS A5.5: E11018-M H4R
MIL-11018-M MIL-E-222000/1
All positional, basic coated, low hydrogen electrode depositing exceptionally clean metal of radiographic quality with excellent de-slag and welder appeal. The addition of iron powder gives a recovery of ~ 110%. Excellent impact values at sub-zero temperatures.
Widely used for the welding of steels with a tensile strength of 750/850 N/mm², such as RQT600, RQT701, HY80, HY100, NAXTRA 70 and T1.
WB7018-1
AWS A5.1: E7018-1H4R
EN ISO 2560A: E46 5 B 3 2 H5 ABS: 3YH
All positional, basic, low hydrogen electrode depositing weld metal of faultless radiography quality. The iron powder addition realises a recovery of ~120% and excellent impact properties are achieved down to -51°C.
Recommend for the welding of mild/medium tensile steels up to grade 50D, having a tensile strength of 500 N/mm², Lloyds A and D ship steel, BS1449 plate and sheet. Its high deposition rate is most apparent when used as a fill after rooting with WB56S
WB7018-A1
AWS A5.1: E7018-1 H4 R
EN ISO 2560A: E46 2 Mo B 3 2 H5
All positional, basic coated, low hydrogen electrode (>4ml/g) depositing exceptionally clean metal of radiographic quality. The addition of iron powder gives a recovery of ~ 110% and excellent re-strike properties.
Used for the welding of medium to high tensile strength steels. Widely used for welding pressure vessels, forgings, and castings with excellent sub-zero toughness after tempering/post weld heat treatment
WB8016-G
AWS A5.5: E8016-G
BS EN ISO 2560-A: E 50 6 Mn1Ni B 12 H5
All positional, thinly coated, low hydrogen electrode with excellent sub-zero impact values. The weld metal has good mechanical properties both in the as welded and stress relieved condition. Excellent welder appeal.
Developed for welding high yield steels (450/N/mm² min.). Used mainly for welding and repairing of high strength steels such as BS4360 55 E/F. WB8016-G exhibits excellent as-welded and post weld mechanical properties, including good CTOD values. Controlled
WB8018-B2
AWS A5.5: E8018-B2
BS EN ISO 3580-A: ECrMo1 B 3 2 H5
Fully positional, basic coated, low hydrogen electrode for welding low alloy creepresisting steels. The addition of iron powder gives a recovery of ~ 120%. Excellent de-slag, re-strike and welder appeal.
Suitable for welding 1.25%Cr 0.5%Mo creep-resisting steels. Typical grades:- BS1501:Part 2 620, BS1503 Grade 620/621, BS1504 Grade 620 and BS3100 Grade B2, ASTM A335 Grades P11 & P12, A182 F11, ASTM A199, A200 & A213. Scaling and creep resistance to 550°C
WB8018-C1
AWS A5.5: E8018-C1-H4
Fully positional, basic coated, low hydrogen electrode depositing 2%Ni weld metal, exceptionally clean metal of radiographic quality with excellent de-slag and welder appeal. The addition of iron powder gives a recovery of ~ 120%
Used on a variety of fabrications to match stringent classification requirements. Used extensively for low temperature fabrications where good notch toughness (- 60°C) is required coupled with CTOD values.
WB8018-C3
AWS A5.5: E8018-C3
BS EN ISO 2560-A: E 46 4 1Ni B 3 2 H5
Fully positional, basic coated, low hydrogen electrode. The product exhibits self lifting slag and excellent re-strike. Exceptional mechanical and radiography properties.
Used for the welding of higher strength C-Mn, low alloy and weathering steels. Materials are often supplied in the normalised and tempered condition, combining high strength with good toughness at low temperatures.
WB8018-W2
AWS A5.5: E8018-W2
All positional basic coated low alloy, low hydrogen electrode. Excellent welder appeal, mechanical & radiography properties.
Used for the welding of weathering steels, Cor-ten steel and equivalents, ASTM A242 & ASTM A588.
WB9018-G
AWS A5.5: E9018-G
Fully positional, basic coated, low hydrogen, self lifting slag electrode.
Used for the welding and repair high strength, high yield materials such as ASTM A508 Class 1, 1a, 3, ASTM A533 types A-D Class 1 & 2, BS1501 grades 271 & 281, Ducol 30 grades A&B.
WB9119E
BS EN 14700: E Fe6 Hv700
All positional rutile coated electrode, depositing Martensitic weld metal with finely divided chromium carbides. Nominal recovery ~ 140%, excellent deslag and bead profile.
Suitable for a wide range of overlay applications in the field of mining, agriculture etc. In addition is extensively used in sintering plant repairs. Weld metal deposits 650/750 HV and has a good resistance to impact, abrasion and erosion.
WB10018-D2
AWS A5.5: E10018-D2-H4 R
BS EN ISO 18275: E62 5 MnMo B T 3 2 H5
All positional, basic coated, low hydrogen, high strength electrode depositing exceptionally clean metal of high radiographic quality. The addition of iron powder gives a recovery of ~ 110%.
Used for the welding of medium to high tensile strength steels. Widely used for welding pressure vessels, forgings and castings with excellent sub-zero toughness after tempering/post weld heat treatment. Typical grades ASTM A487 2B, AISI 4130, 4140, BS970 709M40 (En19)
WB12018-G
AWS A5.5: E12018-G
BS EN ISO 18275: E79 4 Mn3.5Ni1CrMo B 4 2 H5
Fully positional, basic coated, low hydrogen electrode. Exceptional mechanical properties. Has a nominal recovery of ~110%. Excellent de-slag, re-strike and general welder appeal.
Used for the welding of HY80, HY100 and other high yield alloy steels where the weld metal properties must match those of the parent material after normalising followed by quenching and tempering.
WB12018-M
AWS A5.5: E12018-M
BS EN ISO 18275: E79 4 Mn2Ni1CrMo B 4 2 H5
Fully positional, basic coated, low hydrogen electrode. Exceptional mechanical properties. Has a nominal recovery of 110%. Excellent de-slag, re-strike and general welder appeal.
Used for the welding of HY80, HY100 and other high yield alloy steels where the weld metal properties must match those of the parent material after normalising followed by quenching and tempering.