Description
A copper coated, manganese-silicon alloyed rod for GTAW of all general engineering and structural steels with a minimum yield strength of max 420 MPa. The rod is usually welded with pure argon (I1) as the shielding gas.
Classifications: EN ISO 636-A, W 42 3 W3Si1, Weld Metal, EN ISO 636-A, W3Si1, Wire Electrode, SFA/AWS A5.18, ER70S-6, Wire Electrode
Approvals: CE, EN 13479, VdTÜV, 11842
Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.
Alloy Type: Carbon-manganese steel
Weld Metal Analysis
Si: 0.85 % C: 0.078 % Mn: 1.46 %
Charpy V-Notch Properties
AWS Ar (I1) As welded
Testing Temperature: -29 °C Impact Value: –
EN Ar (I1) As welded
Testing Temperature: -30 °C Impact Value 70J
Typical Tensile Properties
AWS Ar (I1) As welded
Elongation: – Tensile Strength: – Yield Strength: –
EN Ar (I1) As welded
Elongation: 26 % Tensile Strength: 560 MPa Yield Strength: 470 MPa
