WELDING CONSUMABLES

FOR THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY

Editorial
Since BHLER WELDING is one of the pioneer suppliers
of arc welding consumables the dedication to sophisticated
applications became apparent very soon.
So when oil and gas production from offshore fields took
a greater significance, BHLER WELDING started to engage
and take interest in this emerging business.
Enormous elemental forces and an aggressive environment
demand from the engineers courage and inventiveness.
BHLER WELDING faces this very challenge alongside the
leading fabricators for the offshore industry.
BHLER WELDING has achieved a world leading position
in advanced welding technology for duplex stainless steels
and other corrosion resistant alloys, which are of increasing
importance for todays main offshore applications, from the
wellhead to the topside.
BHLER WELDING consumables are world-famous for
onshore pipeline joints and fabrication. They are also well
established and qualified in the field of reeled offshore subsea
pipeline laying from barges.
A wide range of state-of-the-art electrodes and wires are
shown on page 7 of this brochure.
Specific customer and process requirements can be met
with regards to documentation, certification, testing,
packing and marking of products. Contact us for more
detailed information.
BHLER WELDING consumables are available in moisture
resistant and hermetically sealed packs.
Welding solutions for all offshore applications

Norsk Hydro
Platform Topside

The product range of BHLER WELDING encompasses a

well balanced and homogenous inventory of welding consum-
ables for the welding of mild steels, high strength low alloy
steels, standard and super austenitic stainless steels, duplex
and super duplex stainless steels as well as for nickel base,
copper base, nickel and titanium alloys.

Pipelines

The extensive range includes: cellulosic and basic coated

vertical down electrodes, specifically designed coated
electrodes for vertical up welding, solid and flux cored
wires for the semi and fully automatic welding processes.

Subsea Templates, Manifolds

An increasing number of deep-water projects require long-

term corrosion resistance to prevent failures and repairs.
BHLER WELDING provides the appropriate filler metals
for subsea fabrication of components such as: pipespools,
manifold systems, wellheads, umbilicals, pumps and valves.
Statoil
Statoil
References

Aker Kvaerner

Genius Voss
1
2 3

1 GTAW Welding duplex stainless steel 25Cr

2 Certificates

3 FCAW application on a high strength steel Cofferdam

4 GTAW application, Duplex stainless steel 22Cr

5 Duplex pipe/flange, FCAW cap layer

4 5
Aker Kvaerner
Welding consumables for high demanding industries

Your renowned partner for the industry

BHLER WELDING provides a full range of welding consumables for all joint welding applications and steel base materials,
with a particular focus on medium to high alloyed consumables and super alloys. Recommendations concerning benefits to
customers resulting from expert operational advice have made BHLER WELDING products popular in exacting sectors such
as offshore installations, pipeline construction, refineries and petrochemical plants, power stations and chemical plants.

You can choose from 240 BHLER WELDING consumable grades. And if need be, our technicians will develop new welding
consumables tailored to your components.

Comitted to quality and service

The ingenious quality management system of BHLER WELDING is in compliance with EN ISO 9001:
First class raw materials and exactly specified pre-materials with a certificate of origin are used.
Well-trained and highly motivated staff works on state-of-the-art processing equipment.
Environmental issues are being implemented in the production in accordance with EN ISO 14001
The products are checked at pre-defined quality control checkpoints without a compromise and must
pass the most stringent criteria.
More than 1.500 approvals from authorities all over the world confirm the acceptance in the market.
A comprehensive worldwide sales network of well-stocked partners ensures rapid and punctual delivery in more
than 70 countries, on every continent.
Your nearest sales partner can be found on the Internet at http://www.boehler-welding.com
Andritz AG

Gefyra SA
Siemens Transportation Systems
Palfinger AG

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For all seasons

Norsk Hydro, by Kre Foss

Selection guide

Welding processes
Base metal
UNS/ASTM SMAW FCAW GTAW GMAW SAW
AISI/API

Mild steels
Re < 380 MPa A106Gr.B FOX EV 50 HL 51-FD EML 5 EMS 2 + BB 400

API Pipe steels

API 5L-X52 FOX EV PIPE EML 5 SG 3-P EMS 2 + BB 400
FOX BVD 85
API X56-X65 FOX BVD 85 Ti 60-FD I 52 Ni SG 3-P (max. X60) EMS 2 + BB 400
FOX BVD 90 M K-Nova Ni
API X60-X65 FOX EV 60 PIPE I 52 Ni K-Nova Ni
FOX BVD 85
API X70 FOX EV 70 PIPE K-Nova Ni
FOX BVD 90

High strength steels

Re > 380 MPa S420-S460 FOX EV 60 Ti 60-FD EML 5 K-Nova Ni 3NiMo1-UP + BB 420TTR

S500 FOX EV 65 I 52 Ni K-Nova Ni 3NiMo1-UP + BB 420TTR

AISI 4130 FOX NiMO 100 NiMo 1-IG 3NiMo1-UP + BB 420TTR

S690Q FOX EV 85 I 52 Ni NiCrMo2.5-IG 3 NiCrMo2.5-UP + BB 420TTR

(Root pass only) BB 420TTRC

Stainless steels
Martensitic FOX CN 13/4 CN 13/4-MC CN 13/4-IG CN 13/4-IG
13Cr 4Ni FOX CN 13/4 Supra

Austenitic S31600 FOX EAS 4 M-A EAS 4 PW-FD EAS 4M-IG EAS 4M-IG (Si) EAS 4M-UP + BB 431
316L FOX EAS 4 M EAS 4M-FD

310 S31000 FOX FFB-A FFB-IG FFB-IG

FOX FFB

904 N08904 FOX CN 20/25M-A CN 20/25M-IG CN 20/25M-IG (Si)

FOX CN 20/25M

Type 6 Mo S31254
N08926 FOX NIBAS 625 NIBAS 625-FD NIBAS 625-IG NIBAS 625-IG
N08367

Duplex 22Cr S31803 FOX CN 22/9 N CN 22/9 PW-FD CN 22/9N-IG CN 22/9N-IG CN 22/9N-UP + BB 431
S32205 FOX CN 22/9 N-B CN 22/9 N-FD

Superduplex 25Cr S32550

S32750 FOX CN 25/9 CuT CN 25/9 CuT-IG CN 25/9 CuT-IG
S32760

Dissimilar joints FOX CN 23/12-A CN 23/12 PW-FD CN 23/12-IG CN 23/12-IG CN 23/12-UP + BB 431
FOX CN 23/12Mo-A CN 23/12Mo PW-FD CN 23/12-MC
FOX NIBAS 625 NIBAS 625 FD NIBAS 625-IG NIBAS 625-IG
FOX NIBAS C 24 NIBAS C 24-IG NIBAS C 24-IG

Nickel base alloys

Alloy 625 N06625 FOX NIBAS 625 NIBAS 625-FD NIBAS 625-IG NIBAS 625-IG
Alloy 59 N06059 FOX NIBAS C 24 NIBAS C 24-IG NIBAS C 24-IG
Alloy C 276 N10276 FOX NIBAS C 276 NIBAS C 276-IG NIBAS C 276-IG
Alloy 400 N04400 FOX NIBAS 400 NIBAS 400-IG NIBAS 400-IG
Allloy 600 N06600 FOX NIBAS 70/20 NIBAS 70/20-FD NIBAS 70/20-IG NIBAS 70/20-IG
Alloy 800/800HT N08810 FOX CN 21/33 Mn CN 21/33 Mn-IG CN 21/33 Mn-IG

Non ferrous alloys

Copper base alloys
Cu-Ni 90-10 C70600 FOX CuNi 30Fe CuNi 30Fe-IG
Cu-Ni 70-30 C71500

Titanium
Ti grade 2 R50400 ER Ti 2

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Mild steels

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX EV 50 SMAW C 0.07 Re 490 N/mm2 2 Basic coated electrode engineered for high quality welds
Si 0.5 Rm 560 N/mm2 2.5 in all positions except vertical down. Excellent impact
E 7018-1 H4R Mn 1.1 A5 27 % 3.2 strength at low temperature. Low hydrogen content
E 42 5 B 42 H5 Av 190 J 4 (HD 5 ml/100g). The electrode coating is resistant to
100 J-50 C 5 moisture absorption.
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EML 5 GTAW C 0.1 Re 500 N/mm2 1.6 TIG welding rod for high requirements of weld metal
Si 0.6 Rm 600 N/mm2 2.0 impact strength down to -50 C. Also for components
ER 70 S-3 Mn 1.2 A5 26 % 2.4 subjected to galvanising after welding. Very popular rod
W 46 5 W2Si Av 220 J 3.0 for high integrity welds.
47 J-50 C

HL 51-FD FCAW C 0.07 Re 490 N/mm2 1.2 Metal cored high efficiency welding wire for automatic
Si 0.7 Rp 610 N/mm2 1.6 and semi-automatic joint welding of mild and fine-grained
E 70 C-6M H4 Mn 1.5 A5 27% constructional steels.
T 46 4 MM 2 H5 Av 130J Induces steady spray arc droplet transfer with minimum
70 J-46 C spatter formation. Very little oxide formation permits the
(80% Ar/20% CO2) welding of several layers without the need for interlayer
cleaning. HD 5 ml/100 g. Ideal for fillet welds. Provides
20 % better productivity than MAG solid wire welding.

EMS 2 + BB 400 SAW C 0.07 Re 420 N/mm2 2 Wire/flux combination for welding of general purpose
Si 0.35 Rm 500 N/mm2 2.5 structural, fine grained and pipe steels.
F7A4-EM12K Mn 1.5 A5 22% 3 BB400 is an agglomerated, aluminate basic type.
S 42 4 AB S2Si Av 100J 3.2 It is characterized by its low Si and moderate Mn pickup.
47J-40 C 4 It is suitable on DC and AC.

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API Pipe steels

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX EV PIPE SMAW C 0.06 Re 470 N/mm2 2.0 Basic coated electrode excellent suited for vertical up
Si 0.6 Rm 560 N/mm2 2.5 welding of root passes using D.C. negative polarity as well
E 7016-1 H4 R Mn 0.9 A5 29 % 3.2 as for filler and cover passes for pipes, tubes and plates
E 42 4 B 1 2 H5 Ni 0.17 Av 170 J 4 on D.C. positive polarity, or even A.C. Good impact
55 J-46 C properties down to -46 C. Low hydrogen content
(HD 5 ml/100g).

FOX EV 60 PIPE SMAW C 0.07 Re 550 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated electrode excellent suited for vertical up
Si 0.6 Rm 590 N/mm2 3.2 welding of root passes using D.C. negative polarity as well
E 8016-G H4 R Mn 1.2 A5 26 % 4 as for filler and cover passes for pipes, tubes and plates
E 50 4 1 Ni B 1 2 H5 Ni 0.9 Av 170 J on D.C. positive polarity, or even A.C. Good impact
110 J-46 C properties down to -46 C. Low hydrogen content
(HD 5 ml/100g).

FOX EV 70 PIPE SMAW C 0.06 Re 620 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated electrode excellent suited for vertical up
Si 0.5 Rm 680 N/mm2 3.2 welding of root passes using D.C. negative polarity as
E 9016-G H4 R Mn 1.7 A5 20 % 4 well as for filler and cover passes for pipes, tubes and
E 55 4 Z (Mn 2Ni Mo) B 1 2 H5 Ni 2.2 Av 140 J plates on D.C. positive polarity, or even A.C. Good
Mo 0.3 70 J-46 C impact properties down to -46C. Low hydrogen content
(HD < 5 ml/100g).

FOX BVD 85 SMAW C 0.04 Re 510 N/mm2 3.2 Basic coated electrode for vertical down welding of filler
Si 0.4 Rm 560 N/mm2 4 and cover passes. The weld deposit shows an ideal combi-
E 8018-G Mn 0.9 A5 27 % 4.5 nation of high strength and cryogenic toughness down to
E 46 5 1Ni B 4 5 H5 Ni 0.9 Av 170 J -50 C. Special design has enabled this electrode to provi-
65 J-50 C de exceptional striking characteristics and the avoidance
of start porosity. Low hydrogen content (HD 5 ml/100 g).

FOX BVD 90 SMAW C 0.04 Re 600 N/mm2 3.2 Basic coated electrode for vertical down welding of filler
Si 0.3 Rm 650 N/mm2 4 and cover passes. The weld deposit shows an ideal combi-
E 9018-G Mn 1.2 A5 27 % 4.5 nation of high strength and cryogenic toughness down to
E 55 5 Z2Ni B 4 5 H5 Ni 2.2 Av 170 J -50 C. Special design has enabled this electrode to provi-
80 J-50 C de exceptional striking characteristics and the avoidance
of start porosity. Low hydrogen content (HD 5 ml/100 g).

FOX BVD 90 M SMAW C 0.04 Re >550 N/mm2 4 Basic coated vertical down electrode designed for the
Si 0.25 Rp >630 N/mm2 overmatching welding of pipe steel grades up to X65
E9018-G Mn 0.9 A5 >18% according to API 5L.
E 50 4 1Ni B 4 5 H5 Cr 0.3 Av >120 J Special design has enabled this electrode to provide
Mo 0.13 exceptional striking characteristics and the avoidance of
Ni 0.9 start porosity. Low hydrogen content (HD 5 ml/100 g).

EML 5 GTAW C 0.1 Re 500 N/mm2 1.6 TIG welding rod for high requirements of weld metal
Si 0.6 Rm 600 N/mm2 2.0 impact strength down to -50 C. Also for components
ER 70 S-3 Mn 1.2 A5 26 % 2.4 subjected to galvanising after welding. Very popular rod
W 46 5 W2Si Av 220 J 3.0 for high integrity welds.
47 J-50 C

I 52 Ni GTAW C 0.07 Re 500 N/mm2 1.6 Ni-alloyed GTAW rod for welding of offshore pipe
Si 0.7 Rm 600 N/mm2 2.0 work and similar high integrity applications.
ER 80S-Ni1 Mn 1.6 A5 25 % 2.4 High impact properties down to -50 C.
W 3Ni1 Ni 0.9 Av 150 J
90 J-50 C

SG 3-P GMAW C 0.05 Re 510 N/mm2 0.9 Micro alloyed GMAW wire designed for high quality
Si 0.75 Rp 640 N/mm2 automatic welding of pipelines. An optimum balanced
ER70S-6G 46 5 M G0 G4 Si1 Mn 1.5 A5 25% alloying concept ensures good weld metal properties to
G 42 4 C G0 G4 Si1 Ti + Av 120 J fulfil the high requirements in the on-offshore pipeline
55 J-50C industry.
(80% Ar/20% CO2) The deposit is extremely crack resistant and the weld
metal offers high impact values down to -50 C.
Re 470 N/mm2
Rp 610 N/mm2
A5 26%
Av 100 J
60J-40 C
(100%CO2)

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API Pipe steels

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

K-Nova Ni GMAW C 0.06 Re 500 N/mm2 0.9 Micro alloyed GMAW wire designed for high quality
Si 0.7 Rp 590 N/mm2 1.0 automatic welding of pipelines. An optimum balanced
ER80S-G Mn 1.5 A5 24% 1.14 alloying concept ensures good weld metal properties to
G3Ni1 Ni 0.9 Av 150J fulfil the high requirements in the on-offshore pipeline
Ti + 80J-50 C industry.
(80% Ar/20% CO2) The deposit is extremely crack resistant and the weld
metal offers high impact values down to -50 C.
Re 470 N/mm2
Rp 560 N/mm2
A5 25%
Av 110J
45J-50 C
(100% CO2)

Ti 60-FD FCAW C 0.06 Re >500 N/mm2 1.2 Rutile flux cored wire with fast freezing slag system
Si 0.45 Rp 560-690 N/mm2 1.6 which allows currents up to 250 A in positional welding.
E 81 T1-Ni1 M Mn 1.3 A5 >20% It operates in the spray arc transfer without any spatter
T 50 6 1 Ni P M 1 H5 Ni 0.85 Av >120J formation. It provides an easy slag removal, smooth
> 47J-60 C beads with good side wall wetting. Excellent impact
(80%Ar/20%CO2) properties down to -60 C.

EMS 2 + BB 400 SAW C 0.07 Re 420 N/mm2 2 Wire/flux combination for welding of general purpose
Si 0.35 Rm 500 N/mm2 2.5 structural, fine grained and pipe steels.
F7A4-EM12K Mn 1.5 A5 22% 3 BB400 is an agglomerated, aluminate basic type.
S 42 4 AB S2Si Av 100J 3.2 It is characterized by its low Si and moderate Mn pickup.
47J-40 C 4 It is suitable on DC and AC.

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High strength steels

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX EV 60 SMAW C 0.07 Re 510 N/mm2 2.5 Ni-alloyed basic coated low hydrogen electrode
Si 0.4 Rm 610 N/mm2 3.2 (HD 5 ml/100 g). Excellent operating characteristics
E 8018-C3 H4 R Mn 1.15 A5 27 % 4 in all positions except vertical down. Particularly high
E 46 6 1 Ni B 42 H5 Ni 0.9 Av 180 J 5 toughness properties down to -60 C. Metal recovery
110 J-60 C about 115 %.

FOX EV 65 SMAW C 0.06 Re 600 N/mm2 2.5 NiMo-alloyed basic coated low hydrogen electrode for
Si 0.3 Rm 650 N/mm2 3.2 welding of high tensile strength steels. Excellent operating
E 8018-G H4 R Mn 1.2 A5 25 % 4 characteristics in all positions except vertical down.
E 55 6 1 NiMo B 4 2 H5 Ni 0.8 Av 180 J Particularly high toughness properties down to -60 C.
Mo 0.35 80 J-60 C Low hydrogen content (HD 5 ml/100 g)

FOX EV 85 SMAW C 0.05 Re 780 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated low hydrogen electrode for positional
Si 0.4 Rp 840 N/mm2 3.2 welding of high strength steels with minimum yield
E 11018-G H4 R Mn 1.7 A5 20% 4 strength of 690 N/mm2 and reliable toughness down
E 69 6 Mn 2 Ni Cr Mo B 42 H5 Cr 0.4 Av 110 J 5 to -60 C.
Ni 2.1 60 J-60 C Low hydrogen content (HD 5 ml/100 g).
Mo 0.5

FOX NiMo 100 SMAW C 0.11 Re 600 N/mm2 3.2 Basic coated MnNiMo alloyed electrode. High resistance
Si 0.25 Rm 690 N/mm2 4 to cracking. Good impact properties down to -40 C.
E10018-G Mn 1.85 A5 18 % 5 Low hydrogen content (HD 5 ml/100 g).
E 62 4 Mn 1 NiMo B 42 H5 Ni 0.95 Av 100 J
Mo 0.4 47 J-40 C
Values after SR

EML 5 GTAW C 0.1 Re 500 N/mm2 1.6 TIG welding rod for high requirements of weld metal
Si 0.6 Rm 600 N/mm2 2.0 impact strength down to -50 C. Also for components
ER 70 S-3 Mn 1.2 A5 26 % 2.4 subjected to galvanising after welding. Very popular rod
W 46 5 W2Si Av 220 J 3.0 for high integrity welds.
47 J-50 C

I 52 Ni GTAW C 0.07 Re 500 N/mm2 1.6 Ni-alloyed GTAW rod for welding of offshore pipe
Si 0.7 Rm 600 N/mm2 2.0 work and similar high integrity applications.
ER 80S-Ni1 Mn 1.6 A5 25 % 2.4 High impact properties down to -50 C.
W 3Ni1 Ni 0.9 Av 150 J Root pass only on S690Q base metal.
90 J-50 C

K-Nova Ni GMAW C 0.06 Re 500 N/mm2 0.9 Micro alloyed GMAW wire designed for high quality
Si 0.7 Rp 590 N/mm2 1.0 automatic welding of pipelines. An optimum balanced
ER80S-G Mn 1.5 A5 24% 1.2 alloying concept ensures good weld metal properties to
G3Ni1 Ni 0.9 Av 150J fulfil the high requirements in the on-offshore pipeline
Ti + 80J-50 C industry.
(80% Ar/20% CO2) The deposit is extremely crack resistant and the weld
metal offers high impact values down to -50 C.
Re 470 N/mm2
Rp 560 N/mm2
A5 25%
Av 110J
45J-50 C
(100% CO2)

NiMo 1-IG GMAW C 0.08 Re 620 N/mm2 1.0 Medium alloyed GMAW for welding of quenched and
Si 0.6 Rp 700 N/mm2 1.2 tempered, thermo mechanically treated fine grained
ER 90S-G Mn 1.8 A5 23% structural steels.
G 55 6 M Mn3Ni1Mo Ni 0.9 Av 140J
G 55 4 C Mn3Ni1Mo Mo 0.3 47J-60 C High impact properties down to -60 C under
(80% Ar/20% CO2) Argon/CO2 mixtures.

Re 590 N/mm2
Rp 680 N/mm2
A5 22%
Av 120J
47J-40 C
(100% CO2)

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High strength steels

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

NiCrMo2.5-IG GMAW C 0.08 Re 810 N/mm2 1 Medium alloyed GMAW wire designed for welding of
Si 0.6 Rm 910 N/mm2 1.2 high-strength fine grained constructional steels with
ER 110 S-G Mn 1.4 A5 18% stringent requirement on low temperature toughness
G 69 6 M Mn3 Ni 2.5 CrMo Cr 0.3 Av 120J down to -60 C under Ar/CO2 mixtures.
Mo 0.4 47J-60 C
Ni 2.5 (80% Ar/20% CO2)

Ti 60-FD FCAW C 0.06 Re >500 N/mm2 1.2 Rutile flux cored wire with fast freezing slag system
Si 0.45 Rp 560-690 N/mm2 1.6 which allows currents up to 250 A in positional welding.
E 81 T1-Ni1 M Mn 1.3 A5 >20% It operates in the spray arc transfer without any spatter
T 50 6 1 Ni P M 1 H5 Ni 0.85 Av >120J formation. It provides an easy slag removal, smooth
> 47J-60 C beads with good side wall wetting. Excellent impact
(80%Ar/20%CO2) properties down to -60 C.

3NiMo1-UP+ SAW C 0.08 Re 560 N/mm2 4 Wire/flux combination for welding of high strength
BB 420TTR Si 0.25 Rm 680 N/mm2 and low temperature steels.
Mn 1.55 A5 22% The flux displays neutral metallurgical behaviour
F9A8-EG-F3-N Ni 0.9 Av 140J and is characterised by a high degree of purity.
S 50 4 FB S3Ni1Mo Mo 0.55 27J-60 C Basicity acc. to Boniszewski 3,4 Mol. %

3 NiCrMo2,5-UP+ SAW C 0.1 Re 760 N/mm2 3 Wire/flux combination for welding of high strength
BB 420TTR, Si 0.25 Rm 880 N/mm2 4 and low temperature steels.
BB 420TTRC Mn 1.6 A5 17% The flux is agglomerated of fluorid basic type.
Cr 0.35 Av 110J It is suitable for single wire with DC+ and tandem
F12A5-EG-F6 mod. Ni 2.2 45J-50 C (DC+ and AC) welding.
Flux: Mo 0.55
SA FB 1 65 DC H5

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Stainless steels Martensitic

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX CN 13/4 SMAW C 0.035 Re680 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated electrode for welding of similar alloyed
Si 0.3 Rm910 N/mm2 3.2 soft martensitic steels. The weld deposit yields very good
E 410 NiMo-25 Mn 0.5 A517% 4 ductility & toughness as well as low hydrogen contents
E 13 4 B 62 Cr 12.2 Av66 J 5 (< 5ml/100 g)
Mo 0.5 50 J-60C
Ni 4.5 PWHT 600 C/2 h

FOX CN 13/4 SUPRA SMAW C 0.03 Re680 N/mm2 3.2 Basic coated core wire alloyed electrode for welding of
Si 0.3 Rm930 N/mm2 4.0 similar alloyed soft martensitic steels. Due to an optimum
E 410NiMo-15 Mn 0.6 A518% 5.0 balanced alloying concept the weld deposit offers very
E 13 4 B 42 Cr 12.5 Av70 J good ductility and cracking resistance despite of its high
Mo 0.5 55 J-60C strength. Out of position weldable except vertical down.
Ni 4.5 PWHT 600 C/2 h

CN 13/4-IG GTAW C 0.02 GTAW 2.0 GTAW rod and GMAW wire with precisely tuned alloy-
GMAW Si 0.7 Re 750 N/mm2 2.4 ing composition for ductile weld metal with best CVN
ER 410 NiMo (mod.) Mn 0.6 Rm 830 N/mm2 toughness and crack resistance. The preferred gas for
W 13 4 Cr 12.3 A5 21% MAG welding is 92% Argon + 8% CO2.
G 13 4 Mo 0.5 Av 150 J
Ni 4.7 >32 J-60C
PWHT 600 C/8 h

GMAW 1.2
Re 760 N/mm2
Rm 890 N/mm2
A5 17%
Av 80 J
PWHT 580 C/8 h

CN 13/4-MC FCAW C 0.025 Re760 N/mm2 1.2 Metal cored wire for welding of similar alloyed soft
Si 0.7 Rm900 N/mm2 1.6 martensitic steels and cast steels.
EC 410 NiMo mod. Mn 0.9 A516%
T 13 4 MM2 Cr 12.0 Av65 J CN 13/4-MC offers favourable spray or puls arc
Ni 4.6 47J-20 C characteristics, minimum spatter formation, flat and
Mo 0.6 PWHT 580 C/8h smooth bead profiles, an excellent wetting behaviour
and safe penetration as well as best productivity.
Shielding gas: Best impact values and extra low hydrogen contents
Ar + 2.5% CO2 (< 4 ml/100 g acc. to AWS 4.3-93)

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Stainless steels Austenitic

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX EAS 4 M SMAW C 0.03 Re 460 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated stainless steel electrode. Designed to produ-
Si 0.4 Rm 600 N/mm2 3.2 ce first class weld deposits. Provides 100% X-ray safety
E 316 L-15 Mn 1.2 A5 38% 4 together with very good root pass and positional welding
E 19 12 3 LB 22 Cr 18.8 Av 90 J characteristics. Good gap bridging ability, easy weld pool
Mo 2.7 32 J-120C and slag control. An excellent product for welding on site!
Ni 11.5 >27 J-196C Fully alloyed core wire and packed into hermetically
sealed tins.

FOX EAS 4 M-A SMAW C 0.03 Re 460 N/mm2 1.5 Rutile coated stainless steel electrode. An acknowledged
Si 0.8 Rm 600 N/mm2 2 world leader, noted for its superior welding characteri-
E 316 L-17 Mn 0.8 A5 36% 2.5 stics. Fully alloyed core wire ensures the most reliable
E 19 12 3 LR 32 Cr 18.8 Av 70 J 3.2 corrosion resistance. Other advantages include high cur-
Mo 2.7 32 J-120C 4 rent carrying capacity, minimum spatter formation, self
Ni 11.7 5 releasing slag, smooth and clean weld profile, safety against
formation of porosity due to moisture resistant coating
and packaging into hermetically sealed tins and VAC-packs.

EAS 4M-IG GTAW C 0.02 Re 470 N/mm2 1.6 GTAW rod of type AWS ER 316L designed to a very
Si 0.5 Rm 650 N/mm2 2.0 precise analysis to create a weld deposit of high purity,
ER 316 L Mn 1.7 A5 38% 2.4 superior hot cracking and corrosion resistance.
W 19 12 3 L Cr 18.6 Av 140 J 3.0 CVN toughness down to -196C.
Mo 2.8 32 J-196 C Resistante to intergranular corrosion up to +400 C.
Ni 12.3

EAS 4M-IG (Si) GMAW C 0.02 Re 450 N/mm2 0.8 GMAW wire of type ER 316L (Si). Designed for first class
Si 0.8 Rm 630 N/mm2 1.0 welding, wetting and feeding characteristics as well as
ER 316 L Si Mn 1.7 A5 38% 1.2 reliable corrosion resistance up to +400 C and low
G 19 12 3 L Si Cr 18.4 Av 120 J temperature service down to -196 C.
Mo 2.8 32 J-196 C
Ni 11.8

EAS 4 PW-FD FCAW C 0.03 Re 400 N/mm2 1.2 EAS 4 PW-FD is a rutile flux cored welding wire with
Si 0.7 Rm 560 N/mm2 1.6 fast freezing slag providing excellent positional welding
E 316 LT1-4 (1) Mn 1.5 A5 38% characteristics.
T 19 12 3 LP M (C) 1 Cr 19.0 Av 65 J
Mo 2.7 32 J-120 C EAS4M-FD is a rutile flux cored welding wire for
Ni 12.0 downhand welding.
Both products achieve high productivity and are easy to
FCAW C 0.03 Re 400 N/mm2 0.9 operate. Self releasing slag, almost no spatter formation
EAS 4M-FD and temper discoloration. Smooth weld finish and safe
Si 0.7 Rm 560 N/mm2 1.2
Mn 1.5 A5 38% 1.6 penetration.
T 19 12 3 L R M(C) 3
E 316 LT0-4 (1) Cr 19.0 Av 55 J
Mo 2.7 32 J-120 C Suitable for service temperatures from -120 C to +400 C.
0.9 mm Ni 12.0
Please also note our special brochure Flux cored welding
T 19 12 3 L P M (C) 1 wires for stainless steels.
E 316 LT1-4 (1)

EAS 4M-UP+BB 431 SAW C 0.02 Re 350 N/mm2 3.0 SAW-wire/flux combination of type 316L for multi-pass
Si 0.6 Rm 560 N/mm2 welding.
ER 316L Mn 1.3 A5 35%
S 19 12 3 L Cr 18.3 Av 80 J Smooth beads, easy slag removal without any slag residues
Mo 2.7 32 J-120C and good welding characteristics are very much
SA FB 2 DC (Flux) Ni 12.2 appreciated by users.
BB 431 is a basic, agglomerated flux, providing a low flux
consumption.
Basicity 2.3 acc. to Boniczewski

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Stainless steels Austenitic

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX FFB SMAW C 0.11 Re 420 N/mm2 2.5 FOX FFB with a basic low hydrogen coating is
Si 0.6 Rm 600 N/mm2 3.2 recommended particularly for heavy components.
E 310-15 (mod.) Mn 3.5 A5 36% 4 The high Mn content provides especially good resistance
E 25 20 B 22 Cr 26.0 Av 100 J 5 to hot cracking.
Ni 20.5

FOX FFB-A SMAW C 0.12 Re 430 N/mm2 2 For similar heat resisting steels. Scale resistant
Si 0.5 Rm 620 N/mm2 2.5 up to +1200 C.
E 310-16 Mn 2.2 A5 35% 3.2
E 25 20 R 32 Cr 26.0 Av 75 J 4 FOX FFB-A with a rutile-basic coating and AC weldability
Ni 20.5 is recommended for thinner plates and tubes.

FFB-IG GTAW C 0.12 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type AWS ER 310.
GMAW Si 0.9 Re 420 N/mm2 2.0 Scaling resistant up to +1200 C.
ER 310 (mod.) Mn 3.2 Rm 630 N/mm2 2.4
W 25 20 Mn Cr 25.0 A5 33% The Mn-content is above the maximum limit of
G 25 20 Mn Ni 20.5 Av 85 J AWS ER 310 to provide much better hot cracking
resistance of the fully austenitic weld metal than a
similar AWS corresponding type Mn < 2.5% can provide.
GMAW 0.8
Re 400 N/mm2 1.0
Rm 620 N/mm2 1.2
A5 38%
Av 95 J

FOX CN 20/25M SMAW C 0.04 Re 440 N/mm2 2.5 FOX CN 20/25 M is basic coated and best suitable for
Si 0.4 Rm 650 N/mm2 3.2 heavy wall thicknesses.
E 385-15 (mod.) Mn 4.0 A5 35% 4.0 Both electrodes are for welding of CrNiMo steels with
E 20 25 5 Cr 20.0 Av 75 J 4 - 5% Mo e.g. UNS N 08904 where high resistance
Cu NLB 22 Mo 6.5 32 J-269 C against pitting and crevice corrosion is required.
Ni 25.0 The average Mo content of the weld metal is 6.2% thus
Cu 1.4 compensating the segregation in high Mo-alloyed weld
N 0.14 metals.

PREN 45

FOX CN 20/25M-A SMAW C 0.03 Re 410 N/mm2 2.5 FOX CN 20/25 M-A is a rutile-basic coated electrode
Si 0.7 Rm 640 N/mm2 3.2 and should be preferably used up to wall thicknesses
E 385-17 (mod.) Mn 2.0 A5 34% 4 of 14 mm. It is designed for excellent operating
E 20 25 5 Cu N LR 32 Cr 20.5 Av 70 J characteristics on DC/AC.
Mo 6.2 32 J-196 C
Ni 25.0
Cu 1.6
N 0.17

PREN 45

CN 20/25M-IG GTAW C 0.02 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire for 4 - 5% Mo alloyed CrNi-
Si 0.7 Re 440 N/mm2 2.0 steels like N 08904. The weld metal shows a stable austenitic
ER 385 (mod.) Mn 4.7 Rm 670 N/mm2 2.4 micro structure with excellent pitting resistance (PREN > 45)
W Z 20 25 5 Cu NL Cr 20.0 A5 42% and crevice corrosion resistance as well as resistance to
Mo 6.2 Av 115 J stress corrosion cracking.
Ni 25.4 32 J-269 C Both rod and wire have an increased Mo content (6.2%) to
Cu 1.5 compensate for segregation in high Mo alloyed weld metals,
N 0.12 thus producing equivalent corrosion resistance to the relevant
base metals offering 4 - 5% Mo.

CN 20/25M-IG (Si) GMAW GMAW 0.8 Shielding gases for GMAW Ar + 20 - 30% He + max. 2% Co2
Re 410 N/mm2 1.0 or Ar + 20% He + 0.5% CO2.
ER 385 (mod.) Rm 650 N/mm2 1.2
W Z 20 25 5 Cu NL A5 39%
Av 100 J
32 J-196 C

BHLER WELDING Consumables for the Offshore industry 15

Stainless steels Type 6 Mo

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX NIBAS 625 SMAW C 0.025 Re 530 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated electrode suitable for welding of
Si 0.4 Rm 800 N/mm2 3.2 6% Mo superaustenitic grades S 31254, N 08926,
E Ni Cr Mo 3 Mn 0.7 A5 40% 4 N 08367 and the matching alloy 625.
EL-NiCr 20 Mo 9 Nb Cr 22.0 Av 80 J
Mo 9.0 45 J-196 C Electrode and weld metal meet highest quality and
Ni> 60.0 corrosion requirements. Extremely resistant to stress
Nb 3.3 corrosion cracking and pitting.
Fe 0.5
Co 0.05 The pitting resistance equivalent is >52.
Al 0.4 Highly resistant to hot cracking.

PREN >52

NIBAS 625-IG GTAW C 0.02 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type AWS ER NiCrMo-3
GMAW Si 0.2 Re 540 N/mm2 2.0 suitable for welding of the 6% Mo superaustenitic grades
ER Ni Cr Mo-3 Mn 0.3 Rm 800 N/mm2 2.4 S31254, N 08926, N 08367 and the matching alloy 625.
SG-NiCr 21 Mo 9 Nb Cr 21.5 A5 38% Rod, wire and weld metal meet highest quality and
Mo 9.0 Av 160 J corrosion requirements. Extremely resistant to stress
Ni 60.0 130 J-196 C corrosion cracking and pitting.
Nb 3.6
Fe 2.0 The pitting resistance equivalent is >52.
Highly resistant to hot cracking.
PREN >52

GMAW 1.0 For GMAW shielding gas to EN 439 I1 Argon

Re 510 N/mm2 1.2 or I3 Ar + He is recommended.
Rm 780 N/mm2
A5 40%
Av 130 J
80 J-196 C

NIBAS 625 FD FCAW C 0.05 Re 480 N/mm2 1.2 Rutil FCAW wire of type E NiCrMo-3 suitable for welding
Si 0.4 Rm 750 N/mm2 of the 6% Mo superaustenitic grades S31254, N08926,
E Ni Cr Mo-3 Mn 0.4 A5 30% N08367 and the matching alloy 625.
NiCr 22 Mo 9 Nb Cr 22.0 Av 60 J
Mo 8.5 The wire can be used in all positions except vertical down.
Nb 3.3
Nb balance Extremely resistant to stress corrosion cracking and
pitting. Shielding gases Ar + 15-25% Co2.

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Stainless steels Duplex 22Cr

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX CN 22/9 N SMAW C 0.03 Re 650 N/mm2 2.5 FOX CN 22/9 N is a rutile-basic coated electrode
Si 0.9 Rm 820 N/mm2 3.2 which offers excellent positional weldability and thus is
E 2209-17 Mn 0.8 A5 25% 4 perfectly suited for pipe welding of grade UNS S31803.
E 22 9 3 N L R 32 Cr 23.0 Av 55 J 5 Good wetting characteristics and slag removability.
Mo 3.2 32 J-20 C Resistant to porosity, reliable CVN toughness down
Ni 9.0 to -20C. It is designed with a fully alloyed core wire
N 0.17 providing best corrosion resistance and a very
homogeneous micro structure with specified ferrite
PREN 35 content of 30 - 60 FN (WRC) PREN >35.

FOX CN 22/9 N-B SMAW C 0.03 Re 630 N/mm2 2.5 For wall thicknesses > 25 mm or impact requirements
Si 0.3 Rm 830 N/mm2 3.2 down to -50 C, the basic coated electrode
E 2209-15 Mn 1.1 A5 27% 4 FOX CN 22/9 N-B is recommended.
E 22 9 3 N L B 22 Cr 23.0 Av 105 J 5
Mo 3.2 65 J-46 C
Ni 8.8
N 0.16

CN 22/9 N-IG GTAW C 0.015 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type ER 2209 for
GMAW Si 0.4 Re 600 N/mm2 2.0 standard duplex stainless steels. Designed for first class
ER 2209 Mn 1.7 Rm 800 N/mm2 2.4 welding, wetting and feeding characteristics as well as
W 22 9 3 N L Cr 22.6 A5 33% 3.2 reliable resistance to stress corrosion cracking and pitting.
G 22 9 3 N L Mo 3.2 Av 150 J Ferrite content 30-60 FN (WRC).
Ni 8.8 32 J-60 C
N 0.15
PREN 35

GMAW 1.0 Shielding gas for GMAW:

Re 660 N/mm2 1.2 Argon +20-30% He + max. 2% CO2 or
Rm 830 N/mm2 Argon +20-30% He + max. 1% O2
A5 28%
Av 85 J
32 J-46 C

CN 22/9 PW-FD FCAW C 0.03 Re 600 N/mm2 1.2 CN 22/9 PW-FD is a rutile flux cored welding wire with
Si 0.8 Rm 800 N/mm2 fast freezing slag providing excellent positional welding
E 2209 T1-4 (1) Mn 0.9 A5 27% characteristics. It is designed to satisfy the highest
T 22 9 3 N L PM (C) 1 Cr 22.7 Av 80 J demands of offshore fabricators when welding standard
Mo 3.2 45 J-46 C duplex stainless steels like UNS S31803 or S32205,
Ni 9.0 Ferrite 30-50FN, CPT 22C acc. to ASTM G48/A
N 0.13 Ar +18% CO2 or A 923 method C are being used.

PREN 35 Please also note our special brochure Flux cored welding
wires for stainless steels.

CN 22/9 N-FD FCAW C 0.03 Re 600 N/mm2 1.2 CN 22/9 N-FD is a rutile flux cored wire for downhand
Si 0.8 Rm 800 N/mm2 welding. Self releasing slag, almost no spatter formation
E 2209 T0-4 (1) Mn 0.9 A5 27% and temper discoloration, smooth weld finish and safe
T 22 9 3 N L R M (C) 3 Cr 22.7 Av 60 J penetration.
Mo 3.2 32 J-46 C
Ni 9.0 Ferrite 30-50FN, CPT 22C acc. to ASTM G48/A
N 0.13 Ar +18% CO2 or A 923 method C.

PREN 35 Please also note our special brochure Flux cored welding
wires for stainless steels.

CN 22/9 N-UP+BB 431 SAW C 0.015 Re 550 N/mm2 3.0 SAW-wire/flux combination of type 2209 duplex stainless
Si 0.55 Rm 750 N/mm2 steel for multi-pass welding.
ER 2209 Mn 1.3 A5 27% Smooth beads, easy slag removal without any slag
S 22 9 3 N L Cr 22.5 Av 100 J residues and good welding characteristics are very much
Mo 3.1 32 J-46 C appreciated by the users.
SA FB 2 64 DC (Flux) Ni 8.9
N 0.14 BB 431 is a basic, agglomerated flux, providing a low
flux consumption.
PREN 35
Basicity 2.3 acc. to Boniczewski.

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Stainless steels Superduplex 25Cr

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX CN 25/9 CuT SMAW C <0.03 Re >600 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated electrode for welding of superduplex
Si 0.5 Rm >750 N/mm2 3.2 stainless steels acc. to UNS S 32550, S 32750, S 32760.
E 2553-15(mod) Mn 1.1 A5 >22% 4.0 Excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking and
E 25 9 4 N L B 2 2 Cr 25.0 Av >70 J pitting corrosion.
Ni 9.3 50 J-50 C
Mo 3.7 PREN is 40.
N 0.22
Cu 0.7 The operating temperature is -50 C up to +250 C.
W 0.7 Well suited for the conditions in the offshore field
application.
PREN 40

CN 25/9 CuT-IG GTAW C 0.02 GTAW 2.0 GTAW rod and GMAW wire for welding of superduplex
GMAW Si 0.3 Re >600 N/mm2 2.4 stainless steels acc. to UNS S32550, S 32750, S32760.
ER 2553 (mod) Mn 1.5 Rm >750 N/mm2 Excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking and pitting
W 25 9 4 N L Cr 25.5 A5 >25% corrosion.
G 25 9 4 N L Ni 9.5 Av >80 J
Mo 3.7 50 J-50 C PREN is 40.
N 0.22
Cu 0.8 The operating temperature is -50 C up to +250 C.
W 0.6 Well suited for the conditions in the offshore field
application.
PREN 40
GMAW 1.0 Shielding gases for GMAW Ar + 20-30% He + max. 2% CO2
Re >650 N/mm2 1.2 or Ar + 20-30% He + max. 1% O2.
Rm >800 N/mm2
A5 >20% For applications requiring low Hydrogen, we offer the
Av >80 J product BHLER CN 25/9 CuT-IG-LH with Hydrogen
50 J-46 C Content guaranteed less than 3 ppm.

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Stainless steels Dissimilar joints

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX CN 23/12-A SMAW C 0.02 Re 440 N/mm2 2.5 Rutile coated stainless steel electrodes of type 309 L
Si 0.7 Rm 570 N/mm2 3.2 and 309 Mo L.
E 309 L-17 Mn 0.7 A5 40% 4
E 23 12 L R 32 Cr 23.0 Av 60 J 5 Superior welding characteristics.
Ni 12.5 32 J-60 C
Can be used on AC or DC. Other advantages include
high current carrying capacity, minimum spatter
formation, self releasing slag, smooth and clean weld
profile, safety against formation of porosity due to the
FOX CN 23/12Mo-A SMAW C 0.02 Re 580 N/mm2 2 moisture resistant coating and its packaging into
Si 0.7 Rm 720 N/mm2 2.5 hermetically sealed tins or VAC-packs.
E 309 Mo L-17(mod.) Mn 0.8 A5 27% 3.2
E 23 12 2 LR 32 Cr 23.0 Av 55 J 4
Mo 2.7 45 J-20 C 5
Ni 12.5

CN 23/12-IG GTAW C 0.02 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type AWS ER 309 L.
GMAW Si 0.5 Re 440 N/mm2 2.0 Designed for good welding, wetting and feeding
ER 309 L Mn 1.7 Rm 590 N/mm2 2.4 characteristics as well as good safety after dilution
W 23 12 L Cr 24.0 A5 34% when welding dissimilar joints.
G 23 12 L Ni 13.2 Av 150 J
32J-120 C Suitable for service temperatures between -120 C
(GTAW)and -80 C, (GMAW) to +300 C.

GMAW 0.8 For GMAW shielding gas acc. to

Re 420 N/mm2 1.0 EN 439 M12 Ar + max. 2,5% CO2 or M13 Ar +
Rm 570 N/mm2 1.2 max. 1% O2 is recommended
A5 32%
Av 130 J
32J-80 C

CN 23/12 PW-FD FCAW C 0.03 Re 400 N/mm2 1.2 Rutile flux cored welding wires of type 309 L and
Si 0.7 Rm 540 N/mm2 1.6 309 Mo L with fast freezing slag providing excellent
E 309 LT1-4 (1) Mn 1.4 A5 35% positional welding characteristics and fast travel speeds.
T 23 12 L P M (C) 1 Cr 22.8 Av 65 J
Ni 12.5 50 J-60 C Self releasing slag, almost no spatter formation and
temper discolouration, smooth weld finish and safe
Ar + 18% CO2 penetration. Suitable for service temperatures
from -60 C to +300 C.

CN 23/12 Mo PW-FD FCAW C 0.03 Re 530 N/mm2 1.2 Please also note our special brochure Flux cored welding
Si 0.7 Rm 720 N/mm2 wires for stainless steels.
E 309 LMoT1-4 (1) Mn 1.4 A5 32%
T 23 12 2 L P M (C) 1 Cr 22.7 Av 65 J
Mo 2.7 50 J-60 C
Ni 12.3
Ar + 18% CO2

CN 23/12-UP+BB 431 SAW C 0.015 Re >320 N/mm2 3.0 SAW wire/flux combination of type ER 309L for
Si 0.65 Rm >520 N/mm2 multi-pass welding. Smooth beads, easy slag release
ER 309L Mn 1.3 A5 >30% without any slag residues and good welding characteristics.
S 23 12 L Cr 23.4 Av >70 J The average ferrite content is 16 FN. Suitable up to
Ni 13.1 service temperatures of +300 C.
SA FB 2 DC (Flux)
BB 341 is a basic, agglomerated flux, providing a low
flux consumption.
Basicity 2.3 acc. to Boniczewski.

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Stainless steels Dissimilar joints

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX NIBAS 625 SMAW C 0.025 Re 530 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated electrode suitable for welding of
Si 0.4 Rm 800 N/mm2 3.2 6% Mo superaustenitic grades S 31254, N 08926,
E Ni Cr Mo 3 Mn 0.7 A5 40% 4 N 08367 and the matching alloy 625.
EL-NiCr 20 Mo 9 Nb Cr 22.0 Av 80 J
Mo 9.0 45 J-196 C Electrode and weld metal meet highest quality and
Ni> 60.0 corrosion requirements. Extremely resistant to stress
Nb 3.3 corrosion cracking and pitting.
Fe 0.5
Co 0.05 The pitting resistance equivalent is >52.
Al 0.4 Highly resistant to hot cracking.

PREN >52

NIBAS 625-IG GTAW C 0.02 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type AWS ER NiCrMo-3
GMAW Si 0.2 Re 540 N/mm2 2.0 suitable for welding of the 6% Mo superaustenitic grades
ER Ni Cr Mo-3 Mn 0.3 Rm 800 N/mm2 2.4 S31254, N 08926, N 08367 and the matching alloy 625.
SG-NiCr 21 Mo 9 Nb Cr 21.5 A5 38% Rod, wire and weld metal meet highest quality and
Mo 9.0 Av 160 J corrosion requirements. Extremely resistant to stress
Ni 60.0 130 J-196 C corrosion cracking and pitting.
Nb 3.6
Fe 2.0 The pitting resistance equivalent is >52.
Highly resistant to hot cracking.
PREN >52
GMAW 1.0 For GMAW shielding gas to EN 439 I1 Argon
Re 510 N/mm2 1.2 or I3 Ar + He is recommended.
Rm 780 N/mm2
A5 40%
Av 130 J
80 J-196 C

NIBAS 625 FD FCAW C 0.05 Re 480 N/mm2 1.2 Rutil FCAW wire of type E NiCrMo-3 suitable for welding
Si 0.4 Rm 750 N/mm2 of the 6% Mo superaustenitic grades S31254, N08926,
E Ni Cr Mo-3 Mn 0.4 A5 30% N08367 and the matching alloy 625.
NiCr 22 Mo 9 Nb Cr 22.0 Av 60 J
Mo 8.5 The wire can be used in all positions except vertical down.
Nb 3.3
Nb balance Extremely resistant to stress corrosion cracking and
pitting. Shielding gases Ar + 15-25% Co2.

FOX NIBAS C 24 SMAW C <0.02 Re >450 N/mm2 2.5 x 250 Basic coated NiCrMo electrode for highest corrosion
Si <0.2 Rm >720 N/mm2 3.2 x 300 requirements and welding of the Ni base steel grades,
E NiCrMo-13 Mn 0.5 A5 >30% 4.0 x 350 e.g. UNS N06059, N06022, 2.4605, 2.4602 as well as for
EL-NiCr22Mo16 Cr 22.5 Av >75 J joining these grades with low alloyed and stainless steels.
Mo 15.5 Excellent resistance against pitting and crevice corrosion
Ni balance and chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking.
Fe 1 The special composition of the coating prevents the
precipitation of intermetallic phases.

NIBAS C 24-IG GTAW C <0.01 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type AWS ER NiCrMo-13
GMAW Si 0.1 Re >450 N/mm2 2.0 are also best suited to meet all before mentioned
ER NiCrMo-13 Cr 22.5 Rm >720 N/mm2 2.4 characteristics.
SG-NiCr23Mo16 Mo 15.5 A5 >35%
Ni balance Av >100 J
Fe <1

GMAW 1.0 For GMAW shielding gas acc. to EN 439 I1 Argon

Re >450 N/mm2 1.2 or M11 + 28% He is recommended.
Rm >720 N/mm2
A5 >35%
Av >100 J

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Nickel base alloys

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX NIBAS 625 SMAW C 0.025 Re 530 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated electrode suitable for welding of
Si 0.4 Rm 800 N/mm2 3.2 6% Mo superaustenitic grades S 31254, N 08926,
E Ni Cr Mo 3 Mn 0.7 A5 40% 4 N 08367 and the matching alloy 625.
EL-NiCr 20 Mo 9 Nb Cr 22.0 Av 80 J
Mo 9.0 45 J-196 C Electrode and weld metal meet highest quality and
Ni> 60.0 corrosion requirements. Extremely resistant to stress
Nb 3.3 corrosion cracking and pitting.
Fe 0.5
Co 0.05 The pitting resistance equivalent is >52.
Al 0.4 Highly resistant to hot cracking.
PREN >52

NIBAS 625-IG GTAW C 0.02 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type AWS ER NiCrMo-3
GMAW Si 0.2 Re 540 N/mm2 2.0 suitable for welding of the 6% Mo superaustenitic grades
ER Ni Cr Mo-3 Mn 0.3 Rm 800 N/mm2 2.4 S31254, N 08926, N 08367 and the matching alloy 625.
SG-NiCr 21 Mo 9 Nb Cr 21.5 A5 38% Rod, wire and weld metal meet highest quality and
Mo 9.0 Av 160 J corrosion requirements. Extremely resistant to stress
Ni 60.0 130 J-196 C corrosion cracking and pitting.
Nb 3.6
Fe 2.0 The pitting resistance equivalent is >52.
Highly resistant to hot cracking.
PREN >52
GMAW 1.0 For GMAW shielding gas to EN 439 I1 Argon
Re 510 N/mm2 1.2 or I3 Ar + He is recommended.
Rm 780 N/mm2
A5 40%
Av 130 J
80 J-196 C

NIBAS 625 FD FCAW C 0.05 Re 480 N/mm2 1.2 Rutil FCAW wire of type E NiCrMo-3 suitable for welding
Si 0.4 Rm 750 N/mm2 of the 6% Mo superaustenitic grades S31254, N08926,
E Ni Cr Mo-3 Mn 0.4 A5 30% N08367 and the matching alloy 625.
NiCr 22 Mo 9 Nb Cr 22.0 Av 60 J
Mo 8.5 The wire can be used in all positions except vertical down.
Nb 3.3
Nb balance Extremely resistant to stress corrosion cracking and
pitting. Shielding gases Ar + 15-25% Co2.

FOX NIBAS C 24 SMAW C <0.02 Re >450 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated NiCrMo electrode for highest corrosion
Si <0.2 Rm >720 N/mm2 3.2 requirements and welding of the Ni base steel grades,
E NiCrMo-13 Mn 0.5 A5 >30% 4.0 e.g. UNS N06059, N06022, 2.4605, 2.4602 as well as for
EL-NiCr22Mo16 Cr 22.5 Av >75 J joining these grades with low alloyed and stainless steels.
Mo 15.5 Excellent resistance against pitting and crevice corrosion
Ni balance and chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking.
Fe 1 The special composition of the coating prevents the
precipitation of intermetallic phases.

NIBAS C 24-IG GTAW C <0.01 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type AWS ER NiCrMo-13
GMAW Si 0.1 Re >450 N/mm2 2.0 are also best suited to meet all before mentioned
ER NiCrMo-13 Cr 22.5 Rm >720 N/mm2 2.4 characteristics.
SG-NiCr23Mo16 Mo 15.5 A5 >35%
Ni balance Av >100 J
Fe <1
GMAW 1.0 For GMAW shielding gas acc. to EN 439 I1 Argon
Re >450 N/mm2 1.2 or M11 + 28% He is recommended.
Rm >720 N/mm2
A5 >35%
Av >100 J

FOX NIBAS 400 SMAW C <0.05 Re >300 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated NiCu electrode for joining and surfacing
Si 0.7 Rm >450 N/mm2 3.2 of nickel copper alloys, e.g. alloy 400, N04400, 2.4360,
NiCu-7 Mn 3.0 A5 >30% 4 2.4375 as well as for cladded nickel copper steels and
EL-NiCu30Mn Ni balance Av >80 J 5 joining dissimilar materials such as steel to copper and
Cu 29.0 copper alloys.
Fe 1.0 Excellent corrosion resistance to chloride induced
Ti 0.7 stress corrosion cracking and a wide range of marine
Al 0.3 and chemical requirements.

NIBAS 400-IG GTAW C <0.02 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type AWS ER NiCu-7
GMAW Si 0.3 Re >300 N/mm2 2.0 are also best suited to meet all before mentioned
ER NiCu-7 Mn 3.2 Rm >500 N/mm2 2.4 characteristics.
SG-NiCu30MnTi Ni balance A5 >35%
Cu 29.0 Av >150 J
Fe 1.0
Ti 2.4
GMAW 1.0 For GMAW shielding gas acc. to EN 439 I1 Argon
Re >300 N/mm2 1.2 or M11 + 28% He is recommended.
Rm >500 N/mm2
A5 >35%
Av >150 J

BHLER WELDING Consumables for the Offshore industry 21

Nickel base alloys

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX NIBAS 70/20 SMAW C 0.025 Re 420 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated electrode for joining Nickel and Nickel
Si 0.4 Rm 680 N/mm2 3.2 alloys e.g. UNS N06600, N06601, for dissimilar joints
E NiCrFe 3 (mod) Mn 5.0 A5 40% 4 and for many other applications.
EL-NiCr 19 Nb Cr 19.0 Av 120 J 5
Mo 1.2 80 J-196 C The weld metal is universal applicable, has an outstanding
Ni 67.0 crack resistance, even resistant to stress corrosion
Nb 2.2 cracking and shows good mechanical properties at sub
Fe 3.0 zero, room and elevated temperatures.
Co 0.08
Ti +

NIBAS 70/20-IG GTAW C 0.03 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type
GMAW Si 0.3 Re 440 N/mm2 2.0 AWS ER NiCr-3 are also best suited to meet all before
ER Ni Cr-3 Mn 3.0 Rm 680 N/mm2 2.4 mentioned characteristics.
SG-Ni Cr 20 Nb Cr 20.0 A5 42%
Nb 2.5 Av 190 J
Fe 1.7 100 J-196 C
Ni 67.0
Ti +
GMAW 0.8 For GMAW shielding gas acc. to EN 439 I1 Argon
Re 420 N/mm2 1.0 or I3 Ar + He is recommended.
Rm 680 N/mm2 1.2
A5 40%
Av 160 J
80 J-196 C

NIBAS 70/20-FD FCAW C 0.03 Re 400 N/mm2 1.2 NIBAS 70/20-FD is a rutile/basic flux cored welding
Si 0.4 Rm 650 N/mm2 1.6 wire for downhand and horizontal welding positions.
ENiCr-3T0-4 Mn 3.2 A5 39% It provides very good operating characteristics, good side
NiCr 20 Mn 3 Nb Cr 20.0 Av 135 J wall wetting, safe penetration and a smooth weld finish.
Nb 2.5 110 J-196C The shielding gas should be Argon +15-25% CO2.
Fe <2.0
Ni 67.0 Please also note our special brochure Flux cored welding
wires for stainless steels.

FOX NIBAS C 276 SMAW C <0.02 Re >450 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated nickel base electrode for welding of similar
Si <0.2 Rm >720 N/mm2 3.2 alloyed Ni base steel grades, e.g.N10276, 2.4819 as well
E NiCrMo-4 Mn 0.6 A5 >30% 4 as for joining these grades with low alloyed and stainless
EL-NiMo15Cr15W Cr 16.5 Av 70 J steels.
Mo 16.5
Ni balance Excellent resistance to chlorine contaminated and
Fe 5.0 chloride containing medias. Resistant against strong
W 4.0 oxidisers such as ferric and cupric chlorides.

NIBAS C 276-IG GTAW C <0.01 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod and GMAW wire of type AWS ER NiCrMo-4
GMAW Si 0.1 Re >450 N/mm2 2.0 are also best suited to meet all before mentioned
ER NiCrMo-4 Cr 16.0 Rm >750 N/mm2 2.4 characteristics.
SG-NiMo16Cr16W Mo 16.0 A5 >30%
Ni balance Av >90 J
Fe 6.0
V 0.2
W 3.5

GMAW 1.0 For GMAW shielding gas acc. to EN 439 I1 Argon

Re >450 N/mm2 1.2 or M11 + 28% He is recommended.
Rm >750 N/mm2
A5 >30%
Av >90 J

FOX CN 21/33 Mn SMAW C 0.14 Re >410 N/mm2 2.5 Basic coated electrode for joining and surfacing of heat
Si 0.3 Rm >600 N/mm2 3.2 resistant steels and cast steels of the same or similar
EZ 21 33 B 4 2 Mn 4.5 A5 >25% 4 chemical composition e.g. alloy 800/800HT, UNS N08800,
Cr 21.0 Av 70 J N08810, or 1.4876, 1.4958.
Ni 33.0
Nb 1.3 Suitable for operating temperatures up to 1050C
Fe balance in carburized low-sulphur gas.

CN 21/33 Mn-IG GTAW C 0.12 GTAW 2.0 GTAW rod and GMAW wire are also best suited
GMAW Si 0.3 Re 400 N/mm2 2.4 to meet all before mentioned characteristics.
W Z 21 33Mn Mn 4.5 Rm 600 N/mm2
G Z 21 33 Mn Cr 21.0 A5 25%
Ni 33.0 Av 70 J
Nb 1.2
Fe balance
GMAW 1.0 For GMAW shielding gas acc. to EN 439 M13 is
Re 400 N/mm2 1.2 recommended.
Rm 600 N/mm2
A5 25%
Av 50 J

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Non ferrous alloys Copper base and Titanium

BHLER Welding Typical Typical Sizes Characteristics and

process analysis mechanical applications
Standard properties
AWS
EN % mm

FOX CuNi 30Fe SMAW C 0.03 Re >240 N/mm2 2.5 CuNi base electrode for joining and surfacing of similar
Si 0.3 Rm >390 N/mm2 3.2 alloyed base metals with up to 30% Nickel, as well as for
E CuNi Mn 1.2 A5 >30% 4.0 non ferrous alloys and steels of different nature.
EL-CuNi30Mn Ni 30.0 Av >80 J Due to the excellent resistance to sea water the
Fe 0.6 electrode is best suitable for offshore applications.
Cu balance The electrode can be operated in all positions except
vertical down.

CuNi 30Fe-IG GTAW C <0.05 Re >200 N/mm2 1.6 GTAW rod for joining and surfacing of similar alloyed
Mn 0.8 Rm >360 N/mm2 2.0 base metals with up to 30% Nickel, as well as for non
ER CuNi Ni 30.0 A5 >30% 2.4 ferrous alloys and steels of different nature.
SG-CuNi 30 Fe Fe 0.6 HB 120
Ti <0.5 Due to the excellent resistance to sea water, the wire
Cu balance is best suitable for offshore applications.

ER Ti 2-IG GTAW C 0.03 GTAW 1.6 GTAW rod for welding of pure Titan and Titan alloys
Si 0.3 Re 295 N/mm2 2.0 with similar chemical composition.
ER Ti2 Mn 3.2 Rm 500N/mm2 2.4
Fe 0.2 A5 42% Titanium can be tungsten arc welded employing techni-
O <0.1 Z 76% ques similar to those used for welding of stainless steel.
H <0.008 However, Titanium requires a greater cleanliness and the
N 0.02 use of auxiliary gas shielding to protect the molten puddle
Ti balance and cooling weld zone from atmospheric contamination

BHLER WELDING Consumables for the Offshore industry

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