Filarc 88S
CTOD-tested, all-positional, basic AC/DC electrode with 100% recovery for offshore fabrication. Alloyed with max 1% Ni. Good CVN toughness down to -60°C; CTOD tested in the AW and SR conditions. BS4360-55F steel and similar grades. Many approved welding procedures are available. Use short arc. Weave slowly when permitted. DC+. Use DC- for root passes.
Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties
| Impact Value | Testing Temperature | |||
| as welded iso | ||||
| 115 J (85 ft-lb) | -40 degC (-40 degF) | |||
| 100 J (74 ft-lb) | -60 degC (-76 degF) | |||
Typical Tensile Properties
| Condition | Elongation | Shielding Gas | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength |
| As Welded | 27 % | ISO | 640 MPa (93 ksi) | 560 MPa (81 ksi) |
Deposition Data
| Current | Deposition Rate @ 90% I max | Diameter | Deposition Efficiency (%) | Number of electrodes/kg weld metal | Voltage | |
| 55-85 A | 59 sec | 0.7 kg/h (1,5 lb/h) | 2.5 x 350.0 mm (0.098 x 13,8 in.) | 65 % | 87.1 | 21.2 V |
| 80-140 A | 69 sec | 0.96 kg/h (2,1 lb/h) | 3.2 x 350.0 mm (1/8 x 13,8 in.) | 59 % | 54.5 | 21.4 V |
| 110-170 A | 106 sec | 1.27 kg/h (2,8 lb/h) | 4.0 x 450.0 mm (5/32 x 17,7 in.) | 62 % | 26.8 | 21.5 V |
| 180-230 A | 109 sec | 1.95 kg/h (4,3 lb/h) | 5.0 x 450.0 mm (0.197 x 17,7 in.) | 63 % | 16.9 | 22.6 V |
Classifications
| Classifications |
SFA/AWS A5.5 : E8016-G EN ISO 2560-A : E 50 6 Mn1Ni B 12 H5 |
Approvals
| Approvals |
ABS E8016-G CE EN 13479 DB 10.105.16 DNV-GL 5 YH5 LR 5Y42 H5 NAKS/HAKC 2.5-4.0 mm RS 4Y H5 Seproz UNA 272581 VdTÜV 06107 |
| Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. |
Consumable Characteristics
| Alloy Type | Low alloyed (0.9 % Ni) |
| Coating Type | Basic covering |
| Diffusible Hydrogen | < 5.0 ml/100g |
| Welding Current | AC, DC+(-) |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
| Typical Weld Metal Analysis % | ||||||||||||||
| C | Cr | Mn | Mo | Ni | Si | |||||||||
| 0.06 % | 0.03 % | 1.77 % | 0.01 % | 0.9 % | 0.27 % | |||||||||