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CLASSIFICATIONS: E70T-1C, E70T-9C, E70T-1M, E70T-9M per AWS A5.20, ASME SFA 5.20

APPROVALS: ABS E70T-1; CWB E492T-9-H8

Select 97 is intended for single and multiple pass welding of carbon steels where a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 psi is required. This electrode, which utilizes 100 percent carbon dioxide shielding gas, is specifically designed to reduce fumes.

APPLICATIONS: The lower fume generation rates of Select 97 render it well suited to welding indoors, or where less fume or smoke is desired. Select 97 can typically be applied in structural welds, steel fabrication and other general purpose weldments. Typically generates up to 30% less fume than conventional E70T-1C electrodes.

DIAMETERS: .045", 1/16",
5/64", 3/32"

SHIELDING GAS: 100% CO2, 35-50 cfh

WELDING POSITIONS: Flat and Horizontal

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Emits lower fumes than conventional E70T-1C electrodes.
  • Soft spray-like transfer with low spatter.
  • Good welding characteristics.

    TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
      CO2 75% AR/
    25% CO2
    Ultimate Tensile Strength (psi) 82,000 89,000
    Yield Strength (psi) 77,800 75,300
    Percent Elongation 25 24.6
    CVN (ft-lb f) @ -20° F 27 38

    TYPICAL DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
    Wt% C Mn P S Si
    CO2 .03 1.55 .010 .010 .50
    75AR/25CO2 .04 1.70 .007 .008 .40

    RECOMMENDED WELDING PARAMETERS
      Operating Range Optimum
    Diam. Amps
    (DCEP)
    Volts WFS
    (in/min)
    ESO Amps Volts WFS
    3/32" 275-550 26/34 120-270 1" 450 31 210
    5/64" 280-430 26/33 140-300 1" 390 29 250
    1/16" 250-400 26/32 220-410 1" 350 29 360
    .045" 130-300 21/32 175-570 3/4" 250 28 450

    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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