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Low Alloy / Submerged Arc / Flux Shielded

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Features

  • This electrode is designed to be used in applications where weathering steel is used. Typical applications include use in bridges and other structural applications of weathering steels such as ASTM A588, A242 and A709-50W.
  • The weld deposit chemistry is designed to approximate the composition of the base metal, thus matching the mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and color.
  • The recommended flux is ArcFlux BF-10MW.

Standard Diameters

in (mm)
  • 1/8 (3.2)
  • 5/32 (4.0)

Welding Positions

Flat and Horizontal

Shielding

  • ARCFLUX BF-10MW

    Polarity

    DCEP

    Conformances

  • AWS A5.23
    • F8A6-ECW-W (ARCFLUX BF-10 MW)
    • TYPICAL WELD DEPOSIT CHEMISTRY (WT%)
    Flux C Cr Cu Mn Ni P S Si
    ARCFLUX BF-10 MW 0.04 0.49 0.61 1.39 0.64 0.009 0.009 0.48
    Typical Mechanical Properties
    Flux Tensile Strength
    ksi (MPa)    		 Yield Strength
    ksi (MPa)    		 Elongation
    (%)    		 WeldCondition PWHTTemp Charpy V-Notch
    -20 °F ft⋅lb (-29 °C J)    		 Charpy V-Notch
    -50 °F ft⋅lb (-46 °C J)
    ARCFLUX BF-10 MW 92 (633) 80 (554) 26 As-Welded – 66 (89) 54 (73)
    Recomended Welding Parameters
    Diameter
    in (mm)    		 Flux Position Wire Feed Speed
    in/min (m/min)    		 Amps Volts Contact Tip to Work Distance
    in (mm)
    1/8 (3.2) ARCFLUX BF-10 MW Flat & Horizontal 55 (1.4) 350 28.5 1 – 1 1/4 (25 – 32)
    1/8 (3.2) ARCFLUX BF-10 MW Flat & Horizontal 75 (1.9) 450 29.5 1 – 1 1/4 (25 – 32)
    1/8 (3.2) ARCFLUX BF-10 MW Flat & Horizontal 100 (2.5) 550 30.5 1 – 1 1/4 (25 – 32)
    5/32 (4.0) ARCFLUX BF-10 MW Flat & Horizontal 50 (1.3) 450 30 1 – 1 1/4 (25 – 32)
    5/32 (4.0) ARCFLUX BF-10 MW Flat & Horizontal 65 (1.7) 550 31 1 – 1 1/4 (25 – 32)
    5/32 (4.0) ARCFLUX BF-10 MW Flat & Horizontal 80 (2.0) 650 32 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.