HILCO BASIC 55 - Stick Electrodes - AWS: A5.1: E 7016
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Product description
Basic 55 is our double coated basic-rutile electrode for all welding positions, except vertical down position. This electrode is characterised by easy handling, a well controllable arc, excellent root penetration, easy slag removal and excellent metallurgical properties up to -30ºC. Typical applications include shipbuilding, general constructions, bridges, storage tanks as well as root pass and positional welding. Basic 55 is an all-current type (AC/DC).
Best features
- All welding positions, except vertical down position
- Easy handling, A well controllable arc, excellent root penetration, easy slag removal
- Excellent metallurgical properties up to -30ºC
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
Product specifications
| Product | Testmethode | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval | LR, TüV | ||
| AWS Classification | A5.1: E 7016 | ||
| EN ISO | 2560-A: E 38 3 B 12 H10 | ||
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Product variants
| Article number | Size mm Size mm | Packaging Packaging | Weight kg Weight kg | Price/kg (£) Price/kg (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49840C | 3.2 x 350 | 1 box x 4.1 kg | 4.10 | 12.20 | |
| 49840 | 3.2 x 350 | 1 carton = 3 boxes x 4.1 kg | 12.30 | 11.09 | |
| 49844C | 4.0 x 450 | 1 box x 5.2 kg | 5.20 | 9.87 | |
| 49844 | 4.0 x 450 | 1 carton = 3 boxes x 5.2 kg | 15.60 | 8.98 |
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