LH 801S

Basic electrode for atmospheric corrosion-resistant steels. CORTEN

Product description

Low-hydrogen basic electrode depositing a steel containing copper, nickel and chromium, designed for welding all steels resistant to atmospheric corrosion (marine, industrial and rural). Pleasant melting, easy slag removal. Good bead appearance.

Uses and applications: public utilities, bridges, marine, tanks, water towers, cladding, bridges, guardrails and electricity pylons.

Product application instructions

Steels with improved resistance to atmospheric corrosion:  
NF A 35-502: E24W Quality 2 to 4 , E36W A2-A4
DIN : WT St37-2 , WT St37-3 , WT St52
Trademarks: COR-TEN A,B,C – PATINAX – INDATEN – ACOR…

Classification

NFA 81-340 AWS A 5.5 DIN 8529 EN ISO 18275-A
EY 46 Mn NiCrB110 20 BH E 8018-W EY 4663 NiCrCuB E 46 2 Z B 4 2

Chemical analysis (%)

C If Mn Cr Ni Cu S P
<0.1 0.4 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.4 <0.025 <0.025

Mechanical characteristics

Rm (MPa) Rp0.2 (MPa) A5 (%) Av - ISO - V
>550 >460 >19 20°C >60

Why choose this basic electrode?

Vacuum-packed 5 or 6Kg electrode for welding highly stressed steel assemblies (carbon and carbon manganese) (tensile strength up to 510 MPa).

It features excellent mechanical properties, particularly at low temperatures.