Filler Material PDF
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Selection Guide
FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE
This report lists recommended Lincoln Electric matching strength Manual Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), Submerged Arc
(SAW), Self-Shielded and Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored (FCAW-S, FCAW-G) for ASTM, API and ABS classified steels. Also
included is general information on each classification such as tensile strength, yield strength and steel chemistry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing these suggested consumables is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder/user. Many
factors must be taken into consideration when a filler metal is selected for a specific application. These factors include, but are not limited to, the
type of steel, type of weld, loading on the welded joint, applicable codes, level of preheat, level of restraint, position of welding, condition of the
steel, and service conditions. This guide provides matching strength filler metal options -- see discussion about undermatching below. The prima-
ry focus of these suggestions is based upon the yield and tensile strength properties of the weld deposit as compared to the base metal yield and
tensile strength properties. These suggested products may not meet all code or application requirements. Suggested filler metals may not always
meet Charpy V-Notch (CVN) application requirements --reference comments below on CVN's.
Reference is made to ASTM and API specifications and classifications and the requisite properties specified in those documents. These specifica-
tions are subject to change, and the user should consult the latest version of these documents to ensure that these descriptions are up-to-date.
These filler metal suggestions "match" the base metal properties; that is, the yield and tensile strength are expected to meet or exceed the mini-
mum specified properties of the steel. Matching filler metal is typically required for complete joint penetration groove welds in tension. However, fil-
let welds loaded in shear seldom require matching filler metal. Depending on the type of weld joint and loading, lower filler metal strengths may be
acceptable or desirable for specific designs. Also, codes, specifications, or contract documents may require specific mechanical properties that
these recommendations do not meet. In those cases, electrode selection should be limited to those products that meet the specific application
requirements. Suggested electrodes in this Selector Guide include those that have deposit weld metal with different levels of diffusible hydrogen.
High levels of hydrogen can cause weld metal and base metal cracking. The permissible level of hydrogen in a weld deposit is dependent on
many factors, including preheat and interpass temperatures intended to be used. The user of this information must make certain that, for the
suggested electrode that is selected, the preheat and interpass temperatures will be proper for the application. Suggested filler metals in this
Selector Guide do not always consider notch toughness (example Charpy V-Notch properties) requirements. Not all welding products are required
to have minimum specified levels of notch toughness. If code, specifications, or contract documents require notch toughness, electrode selection
should be limited to those products that meet the specific application requirements
The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consum-
ables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations.
On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We
respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a
position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice. We
expressly disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any warranty of fitness for any customers particular purpose,
with respect to such information or advice. As a matter of practical consideration, we also cannot assume any
responsibility for updating or correcting any such information or advice once it has been given, nor does the provision
of information or advice create, expand or alter any warranty with respect to the sale of our products.
Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is
solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of
Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying this type of fabrication methods and service requirements.
Subject to Change - This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to
www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information.
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Due to space consideration, these technical supporting notes are listed here. Each is tied to a code used in the body of the tables which comprise the
remainder of this book. The notes and codes are listed below and may be used t reference additional information regarding recommended Lincoln
consumables for each applications. Please be sure to use the notes as an aid in selecting Lincoln consumables.
F11, Class 1&2 (1.25%Cr,.5%Mo) 60 min & 70 min 30 min & 40 min
F11, Class 3 (1.25%Cr,.5%Mo) 75 min 45 min
F12, Class 1 (1% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
F12, Class 2 (1% Cr, .5% Mo) 70 min 40 min
F21 (3% Cr, 1 Mo) 75 min 45 min
F22, Class 1 (2.25 Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
F22, Class 3 (2.25 Cr, 1% Mo) 75 min 45 min
A192 Boiler Tube for High Pressure Service 7 Max Dia. 47 min 26 min
A199 Heat Exchanger Tubes (1/8-3 Dia.) T4 (2.5% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 25 min
T11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 25 min
T22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 25 min
A200 Refinery Still Tubes (2- 9 Dia.) T4 (2.5% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 25 min
(Discontinued in 1999, replaced by A213)
T11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 25 min
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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
A217 Steel Castings, High Temp. WC1 (.5% Mo) 65-90 35 min
WC4(.75%Cr,.5%Mo, .9%Ni) 70-95 40 min
WC5(.75%Cr,1%Mo, .8% Ni) 70-95 40 min
WC6 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 70-95 40 min
WC9 (2.5% Cr, 1% Mo) 70-95 40 min
WC11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 80-105 50 min
A225 Pressure Vessel, Mn-V- .5% Ni C (> 2 Normalized) 105-135 70 min
D (Normalized) 80-105 60 min
A226 High-Pressure Service (5 Max. Dia.) 47 min 26 min
(Discontinued in 1997)
A234 Wrought Welding Fittings for Moderate & Elevated WPB 60-85 35 min
Temperatures
WPC 70-95 40 min
2 60 min 35 min
3 66 min 45 min
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(34) LA90
(34) LA90
(34) LA90
SA-85, LH-78 MR, Excalibur 7018-A1 LA90, (16) (21) (23)
(2), (4) (16) (21) (23)
SA-85, LH-78 MR, Excalibur 7018-A1 (16) (21) (23)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16)
LH-78 MR
(1) (10), (11) LA75, LA90 (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) LA75, LA90 (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) LA75, LA90 (18) (23)
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ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
A352 Low Temp. Castings for Pressure Containing LCA (.5% Ni, .5% Cr, .2% Mo) 60-95 30-40 min
Parts, Low Temperature Service, CVNs for LCA LCB & LCC (.5% Ni, .5% Cr, .2% Mo) 60-95 30-40 min
tested @ -25 F, CVNs for LCB & LCC tested LC1 (.5% Mo) 65-90 35 min
@ -50 F LC2 (2.5% Ni) 70-95 40 min
A356 Steam Turbine Castings 1 70 min 36 min
2 (.5% Mo) 65 min 35 min
5, 6 (.5% & 1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 70 min 40 & 45 min
8, 9 (1% Cr, 1% Mo, V) 80 & 85 min 50 & 60 min
10 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 85 min 55 min
A366 Carbon Steel Sheets Type A, B, & C
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008)
A369 High Temperature Forged & Bored Pipe FPA 48 min 30 min
FPB 60 min 35 min
FP1 (.5% Mo) 55 min 30 min
FP2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo) 55 min 30 min
FP11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
FP12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
FP21 (3% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
FP22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
A372 Pressure Vessel Forgings, Thin-Walled, Grade A 60-85 35 min
Type IV (.2% Mo), Type V (1% Cr, .2% Mo) Grade B 75-100 45 min
Grade C, Grade E (Class 55) 90-115 & 85-110 55 min
Grade D, Grade E (Class 65) 105-130 65 min
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ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
A381 High Pressure Pipe for Transmission Systems Y35 60 min 35 min
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LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860, 960/LA75 LA75 NR-203 Ni1% 81Ni1-H
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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
B 60 min 35 min
A537 Pressure Vessel Plate C-Mn-Si 1 (Normalized) </= 2.5 70 min 50 min
1 (Normalized) >2.5 - 4 65 min 45 min
2 & 3 Quen & Temp </= 2.5 80 min 60 min & 55 min
2 & 3 Quen & Temp >2.5 - 4 75 min 55 min & 50 min
2 & 3 Quen & Temp >4 - 6 70 min 46 min & 40 min
A539 Tubing for Gas & Oil Lines 2-3/8 Max. Dia., 1/8 Max. Thickness 45 min 35 min
A541 Pressure Vessel Forgings, Quenched & Tempered 1, 1A 70-95 36 min
Grades 2 & 3 (.5% Mo) 2 Class 1, & 3 Class 1 80-105 50 min
Grade 4N, Class 3 (1.5% Cr, .5% Mo) 11 Class 4 80-105 50 min
Grade 11 Class 4 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 2 Class 2, 3 Class 2 90-115 65 min
Grade 22 Classes 3, 4, & 5 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 22 Class 4 105-130 85 min
22 Class 5 115-140 100 min
4N Class 3 90-115 70 min
22 Class 3 85-110 55 min
A542 Pressure Vessel Plates, Quenched & Tempered Class 1, Type A, B, & C 105-125 85 min
Type A & B (2.25%Cr, 1%Mo) Class 2, Type A, B, & C 115-135 100 min
Type C (3%Cr,1%Mo,+V,Ti,B) Class 3, Type A, B, & C 95-115 75 min
Class 4 & 4a, Type A, B, & C 85-110 55 min & 60 min
A543 Pressure Vessel Plate, Quenched & Tempered Class 1, Type B & C 105-125 85 min
(1.5% Cr, .4%Mo) Class 2, Type B & C 115-135 100 min
Type B 3% Ni, Type C 2.75% Ni Class 3, Type B & C 90-115 70 min
A556 Seamless, Cold-Drawn Feedwater Heater Tubes A2 47 min 26 min
(1-1/4 Max. Dia.)
B2 60 min 37 min
C2 70 min 40 min
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MC1100
Excalibur 9018-M MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
LH-110M MR (12) MC1100
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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
C2 70 min 40 min
A562 Pressure Vessel Plate, Carbon Steel, Mn-Ti, for 55-75 30 min
Glass or Diffused Metallic Coatings
A569 Hot-Rolled Sheet, 0.15% Max C, Type A, B, & C None Specified None Specified
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1011)
A570 Structural Sheet & Strip, Hot-Rolled 30, 33, 36, 40, & 45 49,52,53,55,&60 min 30,33,36,40,&45 min
Max. Thickness 0.229 50 & 55 65 & 70 min 50 &55 min
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1011)
A572 High Strength Structural Columbium-Vanadium 42 60 min 42 min
50 65 min 50 min
55 70 min 55 min
60 75 min 60 min
65 80 min 65 min
A573 Structural Plate of Improved Toughness 58 58-71 min 32 min
65 65-77 min 35 min
70 70-90 min 42 min
A587 Low Carbon Steel Pipe, Chem. Industry 48 min 30 min
A588 High Strength Structural, with Atmospheric All Structural Shapes & Plates 4 & Under 70 min 50 min
Corrosion Resistance (Recommended consumables Plates over 4 to 5
are the same regardless of thicknesses) 67 min 46 min
Plates over 5 63 min 42 min
A589 Seamless & Welded Carbon Steel Water-Well Pipe Butt Welded 48 min 30 min
A 48 min 30 min
B 60 min 35 min
A592 Pressure Vessels, Quenched & Tempered, A (.75% Cr), E (1.75% Cr,.5% Mo), Up to 2.5 Up to 2.5
Forged Fittings F (.5% Cr, .5% Mo) 115-135 100 min
> 2.5 - 4 > 2.5 - 4
105-135 90 min
A595 Structural Tubing A 65 min 55 min
B 70 min 60 min
A606 Sheet, Hot & Cold Rolled, High-Strength, Hot Rolled [As Rolled & Annealed or 70 & 65 min 50 & 45 min
Low-Alloy, Atmospheric Corrosion Resistant Normalized]
Cold Rolled [Cut Lengths & Coils] 65 min 45 min
A607 Sheet, High Strength, Low Alloy 45 60 min 45 min
Co or V or Both 50, 55, & 60 65 & 70 min 50 & 55 min
Cold Rolled or Hot Rolled 65 80 min 65 min
(Disconinued 8/00, replaced with A1008 & A1011) 70 85 min 70 min
A611 Structural Sheet A&B 42 & 45 min 25 & 30 min
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008) C Types 1 & 2 48 min 33 min
D Types 1 & 2 52 min 40 min
E (Full Hard Product) 82 min 80 min
A612 Pressure Vessel Plate for Low Temperature 0.5 & Under 83-105 50 min
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960,860/LA75 (15)
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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
A660 Cast Pipe, for High Temperature Service WCA 60 min 30 min
A662 Pressure Vessel, Low & Moderate Temp. A (CVN Req - 15 ft-lbs @ -75 F) 58-78 40 min
B (CVN Req - 15 ft-lbs @ -50 F) 65-85 40 min
C (CVN Req - 15 ft-lbs @ -50 F) 70-90 43 min
A668 Carbon & Alloy Steel Forgings A (Untreated) 47 min
Minimum Tensiles & Yields Requirements vary B (Annealed, or normal, or normal & temp.) 60 min 30 min
with size of forging. C (Annealed, or normal, or normal & temp.) 66 min 33 min
D (Normal, annealed, or normal & temp.) 75 min 37 min
E (Normal&temp, or double normal & temp) 83 & 85 min 43 & 44 min
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LH-8018-C3 MR, (1), Excalibur 8018-C3 MR, (1) (10), 860, 882/L61, 880M/L50 (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, (1), Excalibur 8018-C3 MR, (1) (10), 860, 882/L61, 880M/L51 LA75, (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, (1), Excalibur 8018-C3 MR, (1) (10), 860, 882/L61, 880M/L52 LA75, LA90 (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 880M/L56, AXXX10/L61, 860/LA-71 LA75, LA90 (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 880M/L56, AXXX10/L61, 860/LA-71 LA75, LA90 (24)
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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
C 70 min 40 min
A706 Low Alloy Bars for Concrete Reinforcement 80 min 60 min, 78 max
A707 Carbon & Alloy Steel Flanges for Low Temp. L1, Class 1 & 2 60 & 66 min 42 & 52 min
Service Impact Test Temperatures - L2, Class 1, 2, & 3 60, 66, & 75 min 42, 52, & 60 min
L1 @ -20 F L3, Class 1, 2, & 3 60, 66, & 75 min 42, 52, & 60 min
L2 & L3 @ -50 F L4, Class 1, 2, & 3 60, 66, & 75 min 42, 52, & 60 min
L4, L5, & L6 @ -80 F L5, Class 1, 2, 3, & 4 60,66,75, &90 min 42,52,60, &75 min
L7 & L8 @ -100 F L6, Class 1, 2, 3, & 4 60,66,75, &90 min 42,52,60, &75 min
L7, Class 1, & 2 60 & 66 min 42 & 52 min
L8, Class 1, 2, 3, & 4 60,66,75, &90 min 42,52,60, &75 min
A709 Structural Steel For Bridges. For bridge 36 (Similar to A36) 58 min & 58-80 36 min
fabrication, AASHTO/AWS D1.5 is often 50 (Similar to A572, Grade 50) 65 min 50 min
applicable. The filler metals listed for A709 50S (Similar to A992) 65 min 50-65
include those options thatmeet both the 50W, Type A, B, & C (Similar to A588) 70 min 50 min
strength requirements for theapplication, 70W (Similar to A852) 90-110 70 min
as well as meeting the requirements of HPS 50W 70 min 50 min
D1.5-2002. HPS 70W 90-110 70 min
100, 100W, </= 2-1/2 (Similar to A514) 110-130 100 min
100, 100W, 2-1/2 to 4 (Similar to A514) 100-130 90 min
A710 Low-C Age-Hardening A, Class 1{CVN Reqt 20 ft-lb @ -50 F} 90 min 80 & 85 min
Gr. A (.85% Ni,.75% Cr,+Cu,Mo,Cb), Gr B (1.25% A, Class 2 {CVN Reqt 50 ft-lb @ -50 F} 60, 65, & 72 min 50, 55, 60, & 65 min
Ni + Cu & Cb), Gr. C (.85% Ni, + Mo, Cu, & Cb) A, Class 3 {CVN Reqt 50 ft-lb @ -80 F} 70, 75, & 85 min 60, 65, & 75 min
Class 1- As-rolled & Precipitation Heat Treated, B (As-Rolled & Precipitation Heat Treated) 88 & 90 min 75, 80, 82, 85 min
Class 2- Normalized & Precipitation Heat Treated, C, Class 1 100 min 90 min
Class 3- Quenched & Precipitation Heat Treated, C, Class 3 {CVN Reqt 50 ft-lb @ -80 F} 90 & 95 min 80 & 85 min
A714 Low Alloy Pipe I 70 min 50 min
Type F- Furnace Butt Welded II 70 min 50 min
Type E- Electric-Resistance Welded III 65 min 50 min
Type S- Seamless IV (.2-.5% Ni, 1% Cr) 58 min 36 min
Grades I, II, & III- Class 2 Pipe V, Type F & Type E, S (2% Ni) 55 min & 65 min 40 min & 46 min
(A714 continued on next page)
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LA90
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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
A714 Grades IV, V, VI, VII, & VIII- VI,Type E&S (.75% Ni,.33% max Cr,.15% Mo) 65 min 46 min
(contd) Class 4 Pipe (Class 4- 4 times Corrosion Resistance VII,TypeE&S (.24 - 1.3% Cr,.68% Ni) 65 min 45 min
of Carbon Steel) VIII, Type E & S (.5% Ni) 70 min 50 min
A715 High Strength, Low-Alloy Sheet & Strip 50 60 min 50 min
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008 & A1011) 60 70 min 60 min
70 80 min 70 min
80 90 min 80 min
A724 Pressure Vessel Plates Quenched & Tempered A 90-110 70 min
C-Mn-Si Steel B 95-115 75 min
C 90-110 70 min
A727 Notch-Tough Carbon Steel Forgings 60-85 36 min
A732 Castings, for High Strength at Elevated 1A, 2A, 3A 60, 65, 75 min 40, 45, & 48 min
Temperatures 2Q, 5N 85 min 60 & 55 min
4A, 6N (.4%Mo) 90 min 50 & 60 min
3Q, 13Q 100 & 105 min 90 & 85 min
11Q (1.75% Ni), 4Q 120 & 125 min 85 & 90 min
A734 Pressure Vessel Plates, High Strength, Type A (1%Ni, 1%Cr,.35%Mo, for use @-80 F) 77-97 65 min
Low Alloy, Quenched & Tempered Type B (for use @ -20 F) 77-97 65 min
A735 Pressure Vessel Plates Low C-Mn-(.4%) Mo-Cb Class 1 80-100 65 min
for Moderate & Lower Temperature Service Class 2 85-105 70 min
Class 3 90-110 75 min
Class 4 95-115 80 min
A736 Pressure Vessel Plates A, Class 1 90-110 80 min
Low-C Age-Hardening A, Class 2 60-80 to 72-92 50 min to 65 min
Gr A (.85% Ni,.75% Cr, +Cu, Mo, Cb) A, Class 3 70-90 to 85-105 60 min to 75 min
Gr C (.85% Ni,+Cu, Mo, Cb) C, Class 1 100 -120 90 min
C, Class 3 90-110 to 95-115 80 min to 85 min
A737 Pressure Vessel Plates, High-Strength, Low-Alloy B 70-90 50 min
C 80-100 60 min
A738 Pressure Vessel, Heat Treated, C-Mn-Si, A (</= 2.5 Norm or Q & T, > 2.5 Q & T) 75-95 45 min
for Moderate & Low Temperature Service B (All Thicknesses Quenched & Tempered) 85-102 60 min
C (All Thicknesses Quenched & Tempered) 70-90 to 80-100 46, 55, & 60 min
A739 Steel Bars, for Elevated Temperature B 11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 70-95 45 min
or Pressure Contain Parts B 22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 75-95 45 min
A757 Steel Castings, for Pressure Containing, A1Q, A2Q (CVNs @ -50F) 65 & 70 min 35 & 40 min
for Low Temperature Service B2N, B2Q (2.5% Ni), (CVNs @ -100F) 70 min 40 min
Qs-Quenched & Tempered C1Q (1.75% Ni,.2% Mo), (CVNs @ -50F) 75 min 55 min
Ns- Normalized & Tempered, D1N1, D1Q1 (2.5% Cr,1% Mo) 85 & 115 min 55 min
D1N2, D1Q2 (2.5% Cr,1% Mo) 95 & 125 min 75 min
A758 Pipe Fittings with Improved Notch Tough. 60 60-85 35 min
70 70-95 38 min
A765 Pressure Vessel Forgings with Mandatory CVN I 60-85 30 min
Reqts CVN Test Temperature - II 70-95 36 min
Grades I & IV @ -20 F, Grade II @ -50 F, III (3.5% Ni) 70-95 37.5 min
Grade III @ -150 F IV 80-105 50 min
A769 Carbon & High-Strength Electric Resistance 36 53 min 36 min
Welded Steel Structural Shapes 40 55 min 40 min
W indicates Steel Grades having Atmospheric 45 60 min 45 min
Corrosion Resistrance Approx. 2 times that of 45W 65 min 45 min
Carbon Structural Steel with Copper. 50 65 min 50 min
Class 1 - General Structural use for Static Loads 50W 70 min 50 min
Class 2 - Structural use where Fatigue Loading 60 75 min 60 min
Occurs 80 90 min 80 min
A782 Pressure Vessel Plates, Quenched & Tempered Class 1 (.75% Cr, .4% Mo) 97-119 80 min
Mn-Cr-Mo-Si-Zr Class 2 (.75% Cr, .4% Mo) 107-129 90 min
Class 3 (.75% Cr, .4% Mo) 115-136 100 min
A808 High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Structural 60, 65, & 65 min 42, 46, & 50 min
C-Mn-Cb-V, CVNs @ -50 F
A812 High-Strength, Low-Alloy Sheet, Pressure Vessels 65 85-110 65 min
Specification was discontinued 1997 80 100-125 80 min
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ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
A841 Pressure Vessel Plates, TMCP Class 1, up to and including 2.5 & > 2.5 70-90 & 65-85 50 min & 45 min
Class 2, up to and including 2.5 & > 2.5 80-100 & 75-95 60 min & 55 min
A847 Low Alloy Tubing with Improved Atmospheric 70 min 50 min
Corrosion
A850 Steel Bars, C-Mn Class 1 70-99 50 min
Class 2 70-99 50 min
A852 Quenched & Tempered Low Alloy Structural Plate 90-110 70 min
A858 Heat Treated Fittings for Low-Temp. & Corrosive CVN Req- 20 ft-lbs @ -50 F 70-95 36 min
Service, Max .60% Ni %, .30% Cr, .35% Cu
A859 Steel Forgings, Age Harden Class 1 65-85 55 min
Ni-Cu-Cr-Mo-Cb Class 2 75-95 65 min
A860 High-Strength Fittings WPHY 42 60-85 42 min
CVN Reqt - 30 ft-lbs @ -50 F WPHY 46 63-88 46 min
Max. Ni 1.0%, Stress Relieved WPHY 52 66-91 52 min
1 hour @ 1150 F WPHY 60 75-100 60 min
WPHY 65 77-102 65 min
WPHY 70 80-105 70 min
A871 High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Structural, 60 75 min 60 min
with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance 65 80 min 65 min
A873 Steel Sheet Pressure Vessels, 2.25% Cr-1% Mo Class 1 60-85 30 min
for use @ elevated temperatures Class 2 75-100 45 min
(Discontinued in 1997) Class 3 85-110 60 min
Class 4 95-120 75 min
Class 5 130-160 100 min
A907 Sheet & Strip, Hot-Rolled, Structural Quality 30, 33, 36, & 40 49,52,53, &55 min 30,33,36, &40 min
(Discontinued 6/01, replaced with A1018)
A913 High-Strength Low Alloy Shapes of 50 65 min 50 min
Structural Quality, Produced by 60 75 min 60 min
Quenching & Self-Tempering Process 65 80 min 65 min
70 90 min 70 min
A935 Steel, Sheet & Strip, High Strength Low - 45 60 min 45 min
Alloy Colubium or Vanadium or Both 50, 55, & 60 65 & 70 min 50 & 55 min
(Discontinued 6/01, replaced with A1018) 65 80 min 65 min
70 85 min 70 min
A936 High Strength, Low-Alloy 50 60 min 50 min
Sheet & Strip, Heavy Thickness Coils 60 70 min 60 min
(Discontinued 6/01, replaced with A1018) 70 80 min 70 min
80 90 min 80 min
A945 High Strength, Low - Alloy Structual Plate w/Low 50 70-90 50 min
Carbon & Restricted Sulfur for Improved Weldability 65 78-100 65min
A984 Steel Line Pipe, black, Plain-End, 35 60 min 35-70
Electric-Resistance-Welded 45 65 min 45-72
55 70 min 55-80
65 75 min 65-85
80 90 min 80-97
A992 Steel for Structural Shapes for use in Building 65 min 50-65
Framing
A996 Rail-Steel & Axle-Steel for Concrete Reinforcement 40 70 min 40 min
50 80 min 50 min
60 90 min 60 min
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LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 761/L61, 860, 960/L50 LA75 (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 960/LA75 LA75 (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 960/LA75 LA75 NR-311 Ni (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M/LA100 (24)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (14) LA90 (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR (14) LA90 (24)
(2) (16) (17) (23)
(3) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR LA75 (24)
LA90, MC900 91K2-H
Excalibur 7018-1 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 NR-203MP (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
Pipeliner 6P+, Pipeliner 8P+, FW 5P+, SA HYP+, 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
SA 70+, SA 80
SA 70+, SA 80, SA HYP+, LH-D80, LH-D90, 860/L60, L61 L56 (21) (24)
Pipeliner 8P+
SA 70+, SA 80, LH-D80, LH-D90, Pipeliner 8P+ 860/L60, L61 L56 (21) (24)
SA 90 (28), LH-D90, 880M/LA90 LA90 91K2-H
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
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ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
** For Gas Shielded processes (GMAW & FCAW-G), the type of gas shielding used will affect the electrode operability characteristics and mechanical
properties. All suggestions listed in this guide are based on the resultant mechanical properties when the electrode is used with the shielding gas
required for AWS classification. Changes in shielding gas may make the suggestions inappropriate, or create new options. Selecting the correct
shielding gas is beyond the scope of this document.
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2H C-Mn Steel plate for Offshore Platform 42 (CVN Requirement 25 ft-lbs @ -40 F) 62-82 42 min
2W Steel Plates for Offshore Structures, 42 (CVN Requirement 25 ft-lbs @ -40 F) 62 min 42-67
Produced by Thermo-Mechanical Control
Processing (TMCP)
2Y Steel Plates, Quenched & Tempered, for 42 (CVN Requirement 25 ft-lbs @ -40 F) 62 min 42-67
Offshore Structures
A 48 min 30 min
Product Specification Levels (PSL) were added to the specification January 2000. PSL2 has mandatory requirements for carbon equivalent, notch
toughness, maximum yield strength, and maximum tensile strength.
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SMAW Longitudinal & GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**
Double-Ending
Spiral Seam*
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
LH-8018-C3 MR 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
LH-8018-C3 MR 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761, P223/L61, L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761, P223/L61, L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
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SPEC DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
Product Specification Levels (PSL) were added to the specification January 2000. PSL2 has mandatory requirements for carbon equivalent, notch
toughness, maximum yield strength, and maximum tensile strength.
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SAW***
SMAW Longitudinal & GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**
Double-Ending
Spiral Seam*
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API TENSILE YIELD
SPEC DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)
Product Specification Levels (PSL) were added to the specification January 2000. PSL2 has mandatory requirements for carbon equivalent, notch
toughness, maximum yield strength, and maximum tensile strength.
* Welding on 2H, 2Y, and 2W grades is assumed to be multipass and longitudinal only. Welding on 5L grades is assumed to be single pass.
** For Gas-Shielded processes (GMAW & FCAW-G), the type of gas shielding used will affect the electrode operability characteristics and mechanical
properties. All suggestions listed in this guide are based on the resultant mechanical properties when the electrode is used with the shielding gas
required for AWS classification. Changes in shielding gas may make the suggestions inappropriate, or create new options. Selecting the correct
shielding gas is beyond the scope of this document.
*** SAW recommendations are starting points only. Because of the varying requirements and the high dilution rates involved with pipe welding, all
combinations should be tested on the pipe to be used to assure that all requirements are met.
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SAW***
SMAW Longitudinal & GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**
Double-Ending
Spiral Seam*
FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80, 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
16P,18P, Pipeliner Lincoln LH-D80, 997/L61, L70, LA81
Pipeliner Lincoln LH-D90, Pipeliner 995N/L70, LA81, LA90
6P+, Pipeliner 8P+ 995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80, 860/L50,L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L56 NR-207,-H
16P, 18P, Pipeliner Lincoln LH-D80, 997/L61, L70, LA81
Pipeliner Lincoln LH-D90, Pipeliner 995N/L70, LA81, LA90
6P+, Pipeliner 8P+ 995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
SA 70+, SA 80, 18P, LH-D80, 882/LA-71, LA75 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 NR-207,-H
Pipeliner Lincoln LH-D90, 997/L61, L70, LA81
Pipeliner 8P+ 995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
SA70+, SA80 (Both Root Only), MIL800-H, 880M/LA100 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
SA90(28), 18P, LH-D90, 997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
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