Select 717

Carbon Steel / Flux Cored / Gas Shielded

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Features

  • Designed to operate with high argon blends of 75-95% Argon/balance CO₂
  • Spatter is nearly eliminated with the high argon blends employed with this product
  • Arc transfer is a small droplet, spray-like mode
  • Intended for single and multiple pass welding of most carbon steels, such as ASTM A36, A285, A515-Gr 70, and A516-Gr 70
  • Ideal for light gauge, as well as standard plate fabrication and structural steel welding
  • Typical applications include rail cars, structural steel, and applications involving light gauge steels

Standard Diameters

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

Welding Positions

All Positions

Shielding

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

Polarity

Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP)

Conformances

  • ASME SFA 5.20
    • E71T-1M-H8
    • E71T-1M-H8
  • AWS A5.20
    • E71T-1M-H8
    • E71T-9M-H8
  • AWS A5.36
    • E71T1-M20A2-CS2-H8
    • E71T1-M21A2-CS2-H8
    • TYPICAL WELD DEPOSIT CHEMISTRY (WT%)
    Shielding Gas C Cr Cu Mn Mo Ni P S Si V
    75% Ar/25% CO₂ 0.04 0.07 0.05 0.96 0.00 0.32 0.010 0.010 0.45 0.02
    95% Ar/5% CO₂ 0.04 0.05 0.02 1.12 0.01 0.37 0.007 0.010 0.59 0.02
    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)    		 Charpy V-Notch
    -20 °F ft⋅lb (-29 °C J)
    75%Ar / 25%CO2 83 (572) 70 (483) 27 As-Welded – – –
    95%Ar / 5%CO2 88 (607) 76 (524) 26 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)
    0.045 (1.2) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ All Positions 235 (6.0) 160 22 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.045 (1.2) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ All Positions 300 (7.6) 185 24 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.045 (1.2) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 375 (9.5) 215 25 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.045 (1.2) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 430 (10.9) 235 27 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ All Positions 170 (4.3) 155 22 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ All Positions 200 (5.1) 175 23 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ All Positions 260 (6.6) 225 24 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 310 (7.9) 250 25 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    0.052 (1.3) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 385 (9.8) 280 27 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    1/16 (1.6) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ All Positions 125 (3.2) 165 22 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ All Positions 150 (3.8) 195 23 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ All Positions 180 (4.6) 225 24 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 265 (6.7) 280 25 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    1/16 (1.6) 90% Ar/10% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 305 (7.7) 320 27 3/4 – 1 (19 – 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.