Superior weldability

Very low spatter

Smooth arc with excellent strike and re-strike characteristics

Fine-rippled weld beads

Self-lifting slag

Excellent impact notch toughness at 0°C

Produces welds of radiographic quality

Suitable for AC and DC+ polarities

Consistent performance across a wide operating range

Minimal post-weld cleaning requirements

Steel Construction and Fabrication

Shipbuilding and Marine Structures

Boiler Manufacturing

Tank Fabrication

Pipeline Construction

General Engineering and Maintenance

Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA/SMAW) of low carbon and carbon-manganese steels

Multi-pass welding applications

Flat, horizontal, vertical up and overhead welding positions

Structural fabrication and repair welding

Workshop and site welding applications

Additional Technical Notes

Re-drying is generally not required

If necessary, re-dry at 100–110°C for 1 hour

Suitable for S(P) 235 to S(P) 355 steels, GP 240 and GP 280 grades

Provides excellent arc stability and weld bead appearance

Suitable for fabrication requiring radiographic quality welds

Performs consistently in workshop and field conditions