Stick Electrode for Mild Steel

Classification
AWS A 5.1 E6019
KT-401 JIS
EN
Z3211
2560-A
E4301
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Type of coating: Ilmenite type GB T 5117 E4301

Applications and Features

( 1 ) KT-401 is suitable for butt or fillet welding of mild steel (thickness <20 mm), such as

ship-buildings, machineries, constructions, vehicles and bridges.

( 2 ) Excellent mechanical properties and crack resistance.

( 3 ) Capable of X-ray quality welds.

( 4 ) Stable arc, good slag removal and bead appearance, easy control of weld puddle, low

spatters and good penetration.

Welding Position
All Positions

Welding Instruction
Please refer to Appendix

Typical Chemical Composition of Weld Metal (wt%)

C Si Mn P S

0.080 0.08 0.45 0.014 0.008

Typical Mechanical Properties of Weld Metal

Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation Charpy V-Notch
2 2 2 2
N/mm (kgf/mm ) N/mm (kgf/mm ) % ℃ J (kgf -m)
0 112(12.4)
450(45.9) 400(40.7) 30
-18 84(8.6)

Size and Suggested Operating Range (AC or DC± )

Diameter (mm) 2.6 3.2 4.0 5.0 6.0

F/H-Fillet 70~110 110~150 130~190 170~240 230~300

Amp
V-up/OH 40~70 60~120 110~160 — —

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