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CLASSIFICATIONS: E80T1-Ni2C per AWS A5.29, ASME SFA 5.29

Select 81-Ni2 is an excellent selection for welding steels which require good charpy v-notch toughness and tensile strength in the range of 80,000-100,000 psi. This low alloy steel, gas-shielded, flux cored wire offers good CVN toughness at subzero temperatures.

APPLICATIONS: The combination of strength and CVN toughness makes Select 81-Ni2 ideal for applications such as offshore platform construction, shipbuilding and earthmoving and mining machinery. Typical steels would include ASTM A203, A572, A575 and A734 and steels containing 2% nickel.

DIAMETERS: 1/16", 5/64", 3/32"

SHIELDING GAS: 100% CO2, 35-50 cfh

WELDING POSITIONS: Flat and Horizontal

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • 2 ½ % nickel in the weld deposit means good CVN toughness at subzero temperatures.
  • Rutile-based slag system produces smooth spray arc transfer and rippled bead profile.
  • Thin slag coverage removes easily.

    TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
      100% CO2
    Ultimate Tensile Strength (psi) 89,300
    Yield Strength (psi) 76,500
    Percent Elongation 27
    CVN (ft-lb f) @ -40° F 48

    TYPICAL DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
    Wt% C Mn P S Si Ni
    .07 1.00 .29 .010 .010 2.23

    RECOMMENDED WELDING PARAMETERS
      Optimum Range
    Diam. Amps Volts WFS Amps Volts
    1/16" 350 29 300 150-400 22-34
    5/64" 390 29 250 280-430 26-33
    3/32" 450 31 210 300-550 26-34

    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.