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CLASSIFICATIONS: E80T5-Ni3M-H4 per AWS A5.29, ASME SFA 5.29

Select 85-Ni3 is a low alloy steel, gas-shielded, flux cored electrode for single and multiple pass welding of certain HSLA steels. It produces a weld deposit that contains about 3.5% nickel to enhance low temperature toughness.

APPLICATIONS: Select 85-Ni3 is designed to weld 3% Ni steels that require a postweld stress relief, a minimum of 80,000 psi tensile strength and outstanding low temperature toughness. Applications include shipbuilding and tanks used for gas storage.

DIAMETERS: .045”, 1/16”

SHIELDING GAS: 75-80% Ar/ balance CO2, 35-50 cfh

WELDING POSITIONS: Flat and Horizontal

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Excellent low temperature toughness.
  • Low diffusible hydrogen levels.
  • Basic slag system with globular arc transfer.
  • Bead profile is convex.

    TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
     
    SR 1 Hr. at 1150° F
    Ultimate Tensile Strength (psi) 90,000
    Yield Strength (psi) 75,000
    Percent Elongation 23
    CVN (ft-lb f) @ -100° F 38

    TYPICAL DEPOSIT COMPOSITION*
    Wt% C Mn P S Si Ni
    .05 1.30 .010 .010 .20 3.60

    * Typical Diffusible Hydrogen (per AWS A4.3) < 3ml/100g of weld metal.

    TYPICAL WELDING PARAMETERS*
      Optimum Range
    Diam. Amps Volts WFS Amps Volts
    .045" 250 27 380 120-320 22-30
    1/16" 300 28 320 250-450 26-33

    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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