STARBLAZE PRIME 14018-M
AWS A5.5: E 14018-M
Extra Low Hydrogen, Ultra High Strength, Superior Crack Resistance
A basic coated extra low hydrogen electrode specially designed for welding ultra-high-strength steels with yield strengths exceeding 950 N/mm². StarBlaze PRIME 14018M delivers a stable and concentrated arc, low spatter levels, very easy slag removal, and finely rippled weld beads. Its Ni-Cr-Mn-Mo alloyed weld deposit provides exceptional crack resistance, radiographic quality welds, excellent mechanical properties, and outstanding impact toughness at low temperatures, making it ideal for critical fabrication involving fine-grained high-strength steels.
Available Packs
Dimensions: 2.50 mm x 350 mm, 3.15 mm x 450 mm, 4.00 mm x 450 mm, 5.00 mm x 450 mm
Pack Sizes: 2.5 Kg Pouch, 4 Kg Box, 5 Kg Box
Master Box: 20 Kg, 30 Kg, 40 Kg, Customisable packaging available on request
Extra low hydrogen weld deposit
Designed for ultra-high-strength steels
Stable and concentrated arc
Low spatter generation
Very easy slag removal
Finely rippled weld beads
Excellent crack resistance
Radiographic quality welds
Outstanding low-temperature toughness
Excellent mechanical strength for critical applications
Heavy Structural Steel Fabrication
Mining Equipment Manufacturing
Defence Equipment Manufacturing
Offshore and Marine Structures
Hydropower Projects
Pressure Vessel Manufacturing
Heavy Engineering Industries
Industrial Infrastructure Projects
Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA/SMAW) of ultra-high-strength steels
Multi-pass structural welding
Critical load-bearing fabrication
Heavy engineering fabrication
Pressure vessel and specialised equipment manufacturing
Positional welding in flat, horizontal, vertical up and overhead positions
Designed for welding fine-grained steels with yield strengths above 900 MPa
Suitable for applications requiring weld metal yield strengths above 950 N/mm²
Ni-Cr-Mn-Mo alloyed weld deposit provides superior crack resistance
Produces radiographic quality welds for critical applications
Excellent impact toughness at low temperatures
Keep electrodes dry and avoid condensation
Re-dry at 300–350°C for 1–2 hours if necessary
Suitable for DC+ polarity
Recommended for highly stressed structural components
Product Details
Typical Chemical Composition (%)
| C | Si | Mn | Ni | Cr | Mo | S | P |
| 0.07 | 0.30 | 1.30 | 3.80 | 0.70 | 1.10 | 0.010 | 0.012 |
Typical Mechanical Properties (All Weld Metal)
| Test Condition | Yield Strength Rp (N/mm²) | Tensile Strength Rm (N/mm²) | Elongation A5 (%) | Charpy Impact Value (ISO-V J -40°C) |
| As Welded | ≥ 950 | 1000-1100 | ≥ 15 | ≥ 47 |
Recommended Welding Parameters
| Diameter (mm) | Amperage Range (A) |
| 2.50 | 50-90 |
| 3.15 | 90-140 |
| 4.00 | 130-180 |
| 5.00 | 180-240 |
