Excellent mechanical properties
Easy arc striking and restriking
Smooth, stable arc
Attractive weld appearance
ISOARC EASY LH E7018 is a premium low hydrogen, iron powder electrode developed for the welding of carbon and low alloy steels where excellent weld quality, reliable mechanical properties and ease of use are essential.
Manufactured under an ISO 9001 Quality Management System using internationally proven formulations, ISOARC EASY LH E7018 provides exceptionally easy arc striking and restriking, a smooth stable arc, excellent slag removal and outstanding bead appearance. Designed for workshop fabrication, maintenance and structural steelwork, it delivers dependable all-position performance on both AC and DC power sources. E7018 electrodes are widely used for structural steel, pressure vessels, process piping and heavy fabrication because of their low-hydrogen weld deposit and excellent mechanical properties.
Typical Applications
Structural steel fabrication
Heavy fabrication
Pressure vessels
Mining equipment
Construction
General engineering
Technical Specifications
Classification
AWS A5.1 E7018
Type
Basic coated
Current
AC / DC
Welding Positions
All positions except vertical down
Typical Use
Fabrication and Construction
Redrying Temperature
If electrodes become moist redry @ 300 deg C for 1 hour
Storage
Store in a dry place off the ground
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
> 400 MPa
Yield Strength
> 490 MPa
Elongation
> 22%
Chemical Composition
Mn : 0.9 - 1.2
Mn 0.9 - 1.2
Si 0.06 - 0.09
P < 0.025
S < 0.025
Hydrogen < 4ml/100g
Why Choose General Purpose E7018 Low Hydrogen Electrode
Manufactured by Thuthuka Welding Products (Pty) Ltd
Manufactured under an ISO 9001 Quality Management System using internationally proven formulations
Every production batch undergoes stringent quality control and testing to ensure consistent weld quality, dependable corrosion resistance and reliable performance