Encore

Carbon Steel / Flux Cored / Gas Shielded

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Features

  • Oxide-free wire surface promotes clean, shiny weld beads and good feeding characteristics
  • Intended for welding single and multiple pass fillets and grooves in all positions
  • Can be used with both 100% CO₂ and 75-80% Ar/balance CO₂ shielding gases
  • Arc transfer is a small droplet spray transfer in both shielding modes
  • Ideal for welding carbon steels in structural steel and general fabrication applications
  • Typical applications are shipbuilding, railcar fabrication, and earthmoving machinery

Standard Diameters

in (mm)
  • 0.045 (1.2)
  • 0.052 (1.3)
  • 1/16 (1.6)

Welding Positions

All Positions

Shielding

  • Ar + 20-25% CO₂
  • 100% CO₂
    Flow Rate: 40 – 50 CFM

Polarity

Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP)

Conformances

  • ASME SFA 5.20
    • E71T-1C
    • E71T-1M
    • E71T-9C
    • E71T-9M
  • AWS A5.20
    • E71T-1C
    • E71T-1M
    • E71T-9C
    • E71T-9M
  • AWS A5.36
    • E71T1-C1A2-CS2
    • E71T1-M21A2-CS2
    • TYPICAL WELD DEPOSIT CHEMISTRY (WT%)
    Shielding Gas C Cr Cu Mn Mo Ni P S Si V
    100% CO₂ 0.05 0.03 0.04 1.20 0.01 0.02 0.010 0.010 0.35 0.02
    75% Ar/25% CO₂ 0.05 0.03 0.04 1.45 0.01 0.03 0.010 0.010 0.45 0.02
    Typical Mechanical Properties
    Shielding Gas Tensile Strength
    ksi (MPa)    		 Yield Strength
    ksi (MPa)    		 Elongation
    (%)    		 WeldCondition PWHTTemp Charpy V-Notch
    -20 °F ft⋅lb (-29 °C J)    		 Charpy V-Notch
    -40 °F ft⋅lb (-40 °C J)
    100%CO2 79 (545) 68 (469) 29 As-Welded – 40 (54) 30 (41)
    75%Ar / 25%CO2 87 (600) 77 (531) 28 As-Welded – 45 (61) 32 (43)
    Recomended Welding Parameters
    Diameter
    in (mm)    		 Shielding Gas Position Wire Feed Speed
    in/min (m/min)    		 Amps Volts Contact Tip to Work Distance
    in (mm)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ All Positions 240 (6.1) 165 23 1/2 (13)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ All Positions 310 (7.9) 190 25 5/8 (16)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ All Positions 410 (10.4) 225 27 1 (25)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 265 (6.7) 180 24 1/2 (13)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 410 (10.4) 225 26 5/8 (16)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 550 (14.0) 265 31 1 (25)
    0.052 (1.3) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ All Positions 150 (3.8) 160 23 5/8 (16)
    0.052 (1.3) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ All Positions 230 (5.8) 210 25 3/4 (19)
    0.052 (1.3) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ All Positions 340 (8.6) 260 26 1 (25)
    0.052 (1.3) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 190 (4.8) 200 23 5/8 (16)
    0.052 (1.3) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 360 (9.1) 280 26 3/4 (19)
    0.052 (1.3) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 475 (12.1) 340 31 1 (25)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ All Positions 135 (3.4) 185 23 3/4 (19)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ All Positions 175 (4.4) 220 25 1 (25)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ All Positions 240 (6.1) 275 26 1 (25)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 170 (4.3) 220 23 5/8 (16)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 295 (7.5) 320 27 3/4 (19)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 420 (10.7) 380 31 1 (25)

    Packaging (lbs (kg))

    33 (15) Spools, 60 (27.2) Coils, 500 (226.8) Round Drum, 800 (362.9) Hex Drum, 900 (408.2) Hex Drum

    *Some packaging options may not be available depending on diameter and product. Special package options may be available upon request.