Select 720 Mil

Carbon Steel / Flux Cored / Gas Shielded

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Features

  • Intended for single and multiple pass welding of carbon steels, such as ASTM A36, A131, and A285
  • Designed for shielding with blends of both 100% CO₂ and 75-80% Ar/balance CO₂
  • Developed primarily for Naval shipbuilding applications

Standard Diameters

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

Welding Positions

All Positions

Shielding

  • 100% CO₂
  • 75% Ar / 25% CO₂
    Flow Rate: 40 – 50 CFM

Polarity

Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP)

Conformances

  • ASME SFA 5.20
    • E71T-12C-H8
    • E71T-12M-H8
    • E71T-1C-H8
    • E71T-1M-H8
    • E71T-9C-H8
    • E71T-9M-H8
  • AWS A5.20
    • E71T-12C-H8
    • E71T-12M-H8
    • E71T-1C-H8
    • E71T-1M-H8
    • E71T-9C-H8
    • E71T-9M-H8
  • AWS A5.36
    • E71T1-C1A2-CS2-H8
    • E71T1-C1P2-CS2-H8
    • E71T1-M21A2-CS2-H8
    • E71T1-M21P2-CS2-H8
  • MILITARY MIL-DTL-24403/1F
    • MIL-71T-1-HYC
    • MIL-71T-1-HYM
    • TYPICAL WELD DEPOSIT CHEMISTRY (WT%)
    Shielding Gas C Cr Cu Mn Mo Ni P S Si V
    100% CO₂ 0.04 0.05 0.03 1.22 0.00 0.43 0.011 0.007 0.26 0.02
    75% Ar/25% CO₂ 0.05 0.05 0.03 1.37 0.00 0.44 0.011 0.007 0.36 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)
    100%CO2 79 (545) 68 (469) 31 As-Welded – 68 (92) 47 (64)
    100%CO2 82 (566) 68 (469) 32 PWHT 1150°F for 2 hrs – –
    75%Ar / 25%CO2 84 (579) 71 (490) 30 As-Welded – 83 (113) 33 (45)
    75%Ar / 25%CO2 83 (572) 70 (483) 30 PWHT 1150°F for 2 hrs – –
    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) 100% CO₂ All Positions 275 (7.0) 120 23 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.035 (0.9) 100% CO₂ All Positions 320 (8.1) 135 24 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.035 (0.9) 100% CO₂ All Positions 420 (10.7) 160 26 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.035 (0.9) 100% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 465 (11.8) 180 27 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.035 (0.9) 100% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 570 (14.5) 200 29 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.045 (1.2) 100% CO₂ All Positions 200 (5.1) 145 24 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.045 (1.2) 100% CO₂ All Positions 235 (6.0) 160 25 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.045 (1.2) 100% CO₂ All Positions 300 (7.6) 185 27 1/2 – 5/8 (13 – 16)
    0.045 (1.2) 100% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 375 (9.5) 215 28 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.045 (1.2) 100% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 440 (11.2) 235 30 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 100% CO₂ All Positions 170 (4.3) 155 24 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 100% CO₂ All Positions 200 (5.1) 175 25 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 100% CO₂ All Positions 250 (6.4) 225 27 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.052 (1.3) 100% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 310 (7.9) 250 28 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    0.052 (1.3) 100% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 395 (10.0) 280 30 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    1/16 (1.6) 100% CO₂ All Positions 125 (3.2) 165 24 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 100% CO₂ All Positions 150 (3.8) 195 25 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 100% CO₂ All Positions 185 (4.7) 225 27 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 100% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 265 (6.7) 280 28 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    1/16 (1.6) 100% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 325 (8.3) 320 30 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.