Select 70C-6LS

Carbon Steel / Metal Cored / Gas Shielded

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Features

  • Designed to produce cleaner weld deposits, with minimal slag islands, than conventional metal cored electrodes
  • Minimizing slag islands and spatter requires less cleanup when multiple beads are to be deposited.
  • Arc transfer is a stable, fine droplet spray
  • Ideal for welding structural steel, thin plate fabrication, general fabrication, and welding of thin walled tanks.
  • Intended for welding carbon steels such as ASTM A36, A285, A515-Gr 70, A516-Gr 70 and A572

Standard Diameters

in (mm)
  • 0.035 (0.9)
  • 0.045 (1.2)
  • 0.052 (1.3)
  • 1/16 (1.6)
  • 5/64 (2.0)

Welding Positions

All Positions

Shielding

  • 75-95%Ar/Balance CO₂
    Flow Rate: 40 – 50 CFM

Polarity

Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP)

Conformances

  • AWS A5.18
    • E70C-6M-H4
  • AWS A5.36
    • E70T15-M20A2-CS1-H4
    • E70T15-M21A2-CS1-H4
  • AWS D1.8
    • 0.052 in (1.3 mm), (90% Ar/10% CO₂)
    • 1/16 in (1.6 mm), (75% Ar/25% CO₂)
    • 1/16 in (1.6 mm), (90% Ar/10% CO₂)
    • Approvals
    Agency Approval Shielding Gas Diameter(s)
    in (mm)
    ABS 3YSA M21 (75% Ar/25% CO₂) 0.045 (1.2) – 1/16 (1.6)
    CWB E491T15-GA3-CS1-H4 M14 (Arcal 14) 0.035 (0.9) – 1/16 (1.6)
    CWB E491T15-GA3-CS1-H4 G (Gas Mixture*) 0.035 (0.9) – 1/16 (1.6)
    CWB E491T15-M21A3-CS1-H4 M21 (75% Ar/25% CO₂) 0.035 (0.9) – 1/16 (1.6)
    TYPICAL WELD DEPOSIT CHEMISTRY (WT%)
    Shielding Gas C Cr Cu Mn Mo Ni P S Si V
    75% Ar/25% CO₂ 0.05 0.05 0.04 1.54 0.00 0.32 0.007 0.010 0.60 0.01
    85% Ar/15% CO₂ 0.03 0.05 0.04 1.38 0.00 0.36 0.011 0.007 0.57 0.00
    90% Ar/10% CO₂ 0.04 0.06 0.04 1.70 0.01 0.36 0.011 0.019 0.66 0.01
    92%Ar / 8%CO₂ 0.03 0.06 0.02 1.53 0.01 0.32 0.011 0.008 0.66 0.00
    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)
    75%Ar / 25%CO2 85 (586) 70 (483) 30 As-Welded – –
    85%Ar / 15%CO2 85 (586) 71 (490) 28 As-Welded – –
    90%Ar / 10%CO2 88 (607) 75 (517) 38 As-Welded – –
    92%Ar / 8%CO2 91 (628) 78 (538) 27 As-Welded – –
    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)
    0.035 (0.9) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 345 (8.8) 170 25 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.035 (0.9) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 425 (10.8) 190 26 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.035 (0.9) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 475 (12.1) 210 27.5 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.035 (0.9) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 570 (14.5) 225 29 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 260 (6.6) 200 25 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 305 (7.7) 220 26 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 360 (9.1) 240 27.5 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 405 (10.3) 255 29 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 235 (6.0) 215 25 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 315 (8.0) 260 26 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 330 (8.4) 275 27.5 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    0.052 (1.3) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 345 (8.8) 295 29 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 200 (5.1) 250 25 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 245 (6.2) 290 26 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 275 (7.0) 310 27.5 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 285 (7.2) 330 29 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    5/64 (2.0) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 170 (4.3) 350 25 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    5/64 (2.0) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 185 (4.7) 370 26 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    5/64 (2.0) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 210 (5.3) 400 28 1 – 1 1/4 (25 – 32)
    5/64 (2.0) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 255 (6.5) 415 29 1 – 1 1/4 (25 – 32)

    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.