High Deposition efficiency
Excellent high temperature strength
Outstanding Creep resistance
Easy slag removal
Product Overview
ISOARC E8018-B2 is a premium low hydrogen, iron powder electrode designed for welding 1.25% chromium – 0.5% molybdenum creep-resistant steels used in elevated temperature service. The weld metal provides excellent tensile strength, oxidation resistance and long-term creep resistance, making it ideal for pressure equipment operating at temperatures up to approximately 550°C.
Manufactured under strict quality control, ISOARC E8018-B2 delivers a smooth, stable arc, excellent slag removal and high deposition efficiency. It is specifically intended for critical fabrication and maintenance work in power generation, petrochemical, refinery and process industries where weld integrity and long service life are essential.
Typical Applications
Superheaters
Reactor Vessels
Chemical processing plants
Furnace Components
Technical Specifications
Classification
AWS A5.5 E8018-B2
Type
Premium low hydrogen Iron powder coating
Current
DCEP/ AC
Welding Positions
All except vertical down
Typical Use
Generally used where high temperature reliability is needed
Redrying Temperature
If electrodes become moist redry at 300 deg C for 1 hour
Storage
Store in a dry area and once vacuum pack is open keep in a holding oven
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
650 - 670 Mpa
Yield Strength
550 - 590 Mpa
Elongation
> 19%
Chemical Composition
C 0.05 - 0.12
Mn < 0.9
Si < 0.8
Mo 0.4 - 0.65
Cr 1 - 1.5
P+S < 0.03
Why Choose ISOARC E8018-B2
Manufactured by Thuthuka Welding Products (Pty) Ltd
High Deposition Efficiency with elevated temperature reliability