CHL608

Covered Welding Rod for Cryogenic Steel

AWS A5.5 E8018-C1

BS EN ISO 2560-B-E 55 18-N5 P

JIS Z3241 DL5016-6AP2

GB/T 5118 E5518-C1

Type of Covering: Low hydrogen, potassium, iron powder

Welding Position: F, H, HF, OH, V
Type of Current: DCEP or AC

Features & Applications

It is used for welding structures made by 2.5Ni cryogenic steels that work temperature ≥
-60℃ and the weld metal has good low temperature toughness at -60℃ condition.

Chemical Composition of Deposited Metal (%)

C Mn Si S P Ni
Standard ≤0.12 ≤1.25 ≤0.80 ≤0.03 ≤0.03 2.00-2.75
Typical 0.075 1.00 0.56 0.010 0.016 2.20

Mechanical Properties of Deposited Metal (PWHT 620℃x1h)

Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation Impact Value (J)
Rm (MPa) ReL/Rp0.2 (MPa) A4(%) -60℃
Standard ≥550 ≥460 ≥19 ≥27
Typical 630 520 25 85
X-ray radiographic inspection: Grade Ⅰ
Moisture content: ≤0.30%

Sizes & Recommended Current (DC+ or AC open circuit voltage ≥70V)

Size (mm) 3.2x350 4.0x400 5.0x400
Current F, H 90-120 140-180 180-210
(A) OH 70-100 120-160 —

Notice: 1) The rod should be baked at 400℃ for 1 hour before use.
2) The surfaces to be welded must be cleaned away impurities, such as oil
contamination, rust, moisture and so on.