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CLASSIFICATIONS: E71T-1C, E71T-9C per AWS A5.20, ASME SFA 5.20

Select 716 is an excellent choice for those applications requiring enhanced all position capability, good mechanical properties, or where carbon dioxide is the preferred shielding gas. This electrode is designed for single and multiple pass welding of carbon steels.

APPLICATIONS: Select 716 is specially formulated to weld over moderate rust and mill scale without trouble. Typical examples of where this electrode can be used are railcar fabrication and repair, shipbuilding and general steel fabrication.

DIAMETERS: .035", .045", .052", 1/16"

SHIELDING GAS: 100% CO2, 35-50 cfh

WELDING POSITIONS: All positions

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Smooth arc transfer and low spatter.
  • Fast freezing slag facilitates all position capability.

    TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
    Ultimate Tensile Strength (psi) 79,500
    Yield Strength (psi) 76,000
    Percent Elongation 26
    CVN (ft-lb f) @ 0° F 93
                      @ -20° F 57

    TYPICAL DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
    Wt% C Mn P S Si
    .03 1.15 .010 .010 .35

    RECOMMENDED WELDING PARAMETERS
      Optimum Range
    Diam. Position Amps Volts WFS Amps Volts
    1/16" Flat 350 29 300 150-400 22-34
      Overhead 225 26 160 150-310 22-28
      Vertical up 225 25 160 150-280 22-27
    .052" Flat 300 28 360 100-330 19-32
      Overhead 225 26 245 150-310 21-28
      Vertical up 225 25 245 150-280 21-27
    .045" Flat 250 28 282 100-300 21-32
      Overhead 200 26 265 150-280 21-29
      Vertical up 200 25 265 100-230 21-28
    .035" Flat 200 27 600 125-250 21-30
      Overhead 175 25 490 115-220 21-28
      Vertical up 170 25 490 120-215 21-28

    Notice: The results reported are based upon testing of the product under controlled laboratory conditions in accordance with American Welding Society Standards. Actual use of the product may produce different results due to varying conditions. An example of such conditions would be electrode size, plate chemistry, environment, weldment design, fabrication methods, welding procedure and service requirements. Thus the results are not guarantees for use in the field. The manufacturer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to its products.

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