Select ER70S-3

Carbon Steel / Solid / Gas Shielded


Features

  • A carbon steel, solid “MIG wire” electrode with copper coating, for gas shielded arc welding.
  • Moderate levels of manganese and silicon compared to 70S-6 electrodes reduces silicate slag on weld deposit which minimizes postweld cleanup.
  • Excellent feedability and welding.
  • Intended for welding carbon steels, such as ASTM A36, A515, A516, and A572.
  • Smaller diameters (1/16” or smaller) can be pulse welded in all positions.

Standard Diameters

in (mm)
  • 0.035 (0.9)
  • 0.045 (1.2)

Welding Positions

All Positions

Shielding

  • 100% CO₂
  • 75-95% Ar/Balance CO₂
  • 95-98% Ar/Balance O₂
    Flow Rate: 40 – 50 CFM

Polarity

DCEP

Conformances

  • AWS A5.18
    • ER70S-3
  • TYPICAL WIRE CHEMISTRY (WT%)
    Shielding Gas C Cr Cu Mn Mo Ni P S Si V
    N/A 0.07 0.02 0.17 1.30 <0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.70 <0.01
    Typical Mechanical Properties
    Shielding Gas Tensile Strength
    ksi (MPa)
    Yield Strength
    ksi (MPa)
    Elongation
    (%)
    WeldCondition PWHTTemp Charpy V-Notch
    0 °F ft⋅lb (-18 °C J)
    100%CO2 74 (510) 61 (421) 30 As-Welded

    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.