StarBlaze Prime 7010G
AWS A5.5: E7010-G | EN ISO 2560-A: E 42 3 C 21
High Penetration | All Position Use | Minimal Re-drying Requirement
A cellulosic-coated deep penetration electrode designed for welding high-strength pipelines and structural steels in all positions, including vertical-down using conventional and stove-pipe techniques. Provides a forceful arc, fast freezing slag, and excellent performance across root, fill, and cap passes. Commonly used in field welding with minimal need for electrode re-conditioning.
- Available Packs
- Dimensions: 2.40 mm x 350 mm, 2.50 mm x 350 mm, 3.15 mm x 450 mm, 3.20 mm x 450 mm, 4.00 mm x 450 mm, 4.80 mm x 450 mm
- Pack Sizes: 2.5 Kg Pouch, 5 Kg Box
- Master Box: 20 Kg, 30 Kg, 40 Kg, Customisable packaging available on request
Key Features
- Deep arc penetration with strong force and fast slag solidification
- Suitable for root, fill, and cap passes in high-strength pipelines
- Vertical-down capability with both stove-pipe and conventional techniques
- Radiographic-quality welds with stable arc re-strike behaviour
- Field-friendly: minimal or no re-drying required
Industries
- Pipeline Construction & Tie-ins
- Oil & Gas Field Welding
- API Grade Line Pipe Fabrication
- Onshore Structural and Support Welding
- Cross-country Weld Projects
Processes
- Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA / SMAW)
- Supports stove-pipe and conventional techniques
- Suitable for AC and DC+ polarity
- All-position welding (including vertical-down)
Used for root, fill, and cap passes in pipelines
Additional Details
- Base materials: L210–L415, X42–X60, API Grades A25 A & B
- Re-drying generally not required; if necessary, dry at 70 °C for 30 minutes (once only)
- Excellent performance for site welding with limited oven access
- Not recommended for low-penetration or cosmetic welds
- Can be used without PWHT, but suitable for 620 °C / 1 hr when required
Product Details
Typical Weld Metal Chemical Composition (%)
| C | Si | Mn | Ni | S | P |
| 0.12 | 0.20 | 0.90 | 0.50 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
Typical Mechanical Properties (All Weld Metal)
| Heat Treatment | Tensile Strength
Rm (N/mm2) |
Yield Strength
Rp (N/mm2) |
Elongation
A5 (%) |
Charpy Impact Value
ISO-V(J) -40°C |
| As Welded | 520-640 | ≥ 420 | ≥ 22 | ≥ 47 |
| PWHT 620°C /1 hr. | 500-640 | ≥ 420 | ≥ 22 | ≥ 47 |
Recommended Welding Parameters
| Diameter (mm) | Amperage Range (A) |
| 2.40 | 40-70 |
| 2.50 | 50-80 |
| 3.15 | 80-110 |
| 3.20 | 80-110 |
| 4.00 | 120-160 |
| 4.80 | 130-170 |
