Description
A18 Mild Steel TIG Rods – 1.6 mm x 5 Kg
A18 Mild Steel TIG Rods are copper-coated deoxidised steel rods designed for TIG welding unalloyed and low alloyed steels. These rods are ideal for a variety of applications, including general constructions, shipbuilding, bridges, and tanks. When using A18 Mild Steel TIG Rods, it is recommended to pair them with thoriated tungsten, thorium-free cerium, or lanthanum electrodes.
Features and Benefits:
- Copper Coated: Ensures smooth welding and reduces the risk of weld contamination.
- Versatile Welding: Suitable for welding unalloyed and low alloyed steels in various applications.
- Applications: Ideal for shipbuilding, offshore industries, bridge and road constructions, pressure vessels, boilers, and more.
Common Applications:
- Shipbuilding & Offshore: Suitable for marine constructions and offshore platforms.
- Infrastructure: Used in bridge and road constructions.
- Pressure Vessels & Boilers: Ideal for the pressure vessel and boiler industries.
- General Constructions: Suitable for various construction works, repair shops, and the automotive industry.
Welding Positions:
Suitable for use in applications within the shipbuilding and offshore industries, bridge and road constructions, pressure vessel and boiler industries, construction works, repair shops, and the car industry.
TYPICAL WELD METAL COMPOSITION
| Element | Composition |
|---|---|
| C | 0.1% |
| Si | 1% |
| Mn | 1.3% |
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1450°C |
| Ult Tensile Strength | 400 N/mm² |
| Hardness | 120 |
Material to be Welded: Can be used on structural, boiler, pipe, cast, and fine-grain steel.
AVAILABLE FORMATS: 1M ROD (TIG / GTAW)
| Dia | 5.0kg Ctn |
|---|---|
| 1.0mm | RA181050 |
| 1.2mm | RA181250 |
| 1.6mm | RA181650 |
| 2.4mm | RA182450 |
| 3.2mm | RA183250 |
Current: DC = –
Shielding Gas: Pure Argon
Standards:
- EN ISO 636A: 2008 W3Si1
- BS: 2901 A18
- AWS ER70S-6
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