HILCO BASIC - Stick Electrodes - AWS: A5.1: E7018-1

Basic is our high quality low hydrogen (HDM < 5 ml. / 100 gr. deposit weld metal) electrode for all welding positions, except vertical down position. This electrode is characterised by a smooth, quiet arc, very low spatter, an easy slag removal and good mechanical properties up to -50°C. Typical applications include shipbuilding, general constructions and offshore constructions.

Best features

• All welding positions, except vertical down position
• Smooth, quiet arc, very low spatter, an easy slag removal
• Good mechanical properties up to -50°C

Base materials to be welded:

• Ships plate A-E, A(H)32-E(H)36, S315G1S-S355G3S
• Structural steel S185-S355J2G3, St.33-St.52.3, C(K)10-C(K)35
• Boiler steel P235GH-P355GH, HI, HII, 17Mn4, 19Mn6
• Fine grain steel P275N-P355NL2, S275N-S420N, StE285-EStE355, StE285TM-EStE355TM
• Pipe steel P235T1-P355N, L210-L415MB, St37.0-St52.4, St45.8, X42-X60, StE210.7-StE360.7TM
• Cast steel GP240R, GS45

Applications:

• Shipbuilding & Offshore
• General fabrication & construction
• Power Generation
• Repair & Maintenance