E7018AC Low Hydrogen AC Welding Electrode Blue Demon

E7018AC is highly recommended for applications using small 208/230V, single phase AC welders. With good operator appeal and excellent striking characteristics, it has a stable arc. A great choice for skip and tack welds. Self-removing slag in most applications. Typical Applications • Low-allow structurals • Low, medium, and high carbon steels • Offshore rigs and power plants • Steel structures • Tack welds for tubular wire applications AWS Specification AWS A5.1/A5.1M:2004 AWS Classification E7018/E7018AC Welding Current AC - DCEP - DCEN Typical Wire Chemistry C 0.15 Mn 1.60 Si 0.75 P 0.035 S 0.035 Ni 0.30 Cr 0.20 Mo 0.30 V 0.08 Combined Limit for Mn+Ni+Cr+Mo+V 1.75 Diffusible Hydrogen 8.0 Typical Mechanical Properties (As Welded) Yield Strength, min ksi 58 Tensile Strength, min ksi 70 Elongation in 2”(%), min 22 Welding Positions F,V,OH,H,V-Up Available Diameters 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" Operating Range in Amps 3/32" 70 - 110 1/8" 90 - 165 5/32" 125 - 220