Select 85-Ni3

Low Alloy / Flux Cored / Gas Shielded

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Features

  • Features a basic slag system capable of producing low oxygen welds with excellent mechanical properties at very low temperatures (-100 F)
  • Globular bead transfer and slightly convex beads, typical of basic slag systems
  • Applications include shipbuilding, and tanks used for gas storage

Standard Diameters

in (mm)
  • 0.045 (1.2)
  • 1/16 (1.6)
  • 3/32 (2.4)

Welding Positions

Flat and Horizontal

Shielding

  • 75-80% Ar / Balance CO₂
    Flow Rate: 40 – 50 CFM

Polarity

Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP)

Conformances

  • AWS A5.29
    • E80T5-Ni3M-H4
    • TYPICAL WELD DEPOSIT CHEMISTRY (WT%)
    Shielding Gas C Mn Ni P S Si
    75% Ar/25% CO₂ 0.06 1.45 3.48 0.004 0.011 0.19
    Typical Mechanical Properties
    Shielding Gas Tensile Strength
    ksi (MPa)    		 Yield Strength
    ksi (MPa)    		 Elongation
    (%)    		 WeldCondition PWHTTemp Charpy V-Notch
    -100 °F ft⋅lb (-73 °C J)
    75%Ar / 25%CO2 90 (621) 75 (517) 23 PWHT 1150°F for 1 hr 38
    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) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 275 (7.0) 160 24 5/8 (16)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 350 (8.9) 190 26 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    0.045 (1.2) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 435 (11.0) 220 28 5/8 – 3/4 (16 – 19)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 250 (6.4) 265 24 3/4 (19)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 280 (7.1) 290 26 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    1/16 (1.6) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 315 (8.0) 315 28 3/4 – 1 (19 – 25)
    3/32 (2.4) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 145 (3.7) 320 24 1 1/4 (32)
    3/32 (2.4) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 160 (4.1) 345 26 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 (32 – 38)
    3/32 (2.4) 75% Ar/25% CO₂ Flat & Horizontal 170 (4.3) 370 28 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 (32 – 38)

    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.