HILCO BASIC - Stick Electrodes - AWS: A5.1: E7018-1
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Product description
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
Product specifications
| Product | Testmethode | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval | ABS, LR | ||
| AWS Classification | A5.1: E7018-1 | ||
| EN ISO | 2560-A: E 42 5 B 32 H5 | ||
| Current type | ![]() ![]() | ||
| Welding position | ![]() | ||
Product variants
| Article number | Size mm Size mm | Packaging Packaging | Weight kg Weight kg | Price/kg (£) Price/kg (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61817C | 2.5 x 350 | 1 box x 4.2 kg | 4.20 | 6.66 | |
| 61817 | 2.5 x 350 | 1 carton = 4 boxes x 4.2 kg | 16.80 | 6.06 | |
| 61818C | 3.2 x 350 | 1 box x 4.3 kg | 4.30 | 6.16 | |
| 61818 | 3.2 x 350 | 1 carton = 4 boxes x 4.3 kg | 17.20 | 5.60 | |
| 61819C | 4.0 x 450 | 1 box x 5.8 kg | 5.80 | 6.16 | |
| 61819 | 4.0 x 450 | 1 carton = 4 boxes x 5.8 kg | 23.20 | 5.60 | |
| 61875C | 5.0 x 450 | 1 box x 5.7 kg | 5.70 | 6.89 | |
| 61875 | 5.0 x 450 | 1 carton = 4 boxes x 5.7 kg | 22.80 | 6.27 | |
| 71548C | 6.0 x 450 | 1 box x 6 kg | 6 | 7.05 | |
| 71548 | 6.0 x 450 | 1 carton = 4 boxes x 6 kg | 24 | 6.41 |
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