Excellent low temperature toughness
Resistance to Hydrogen cracking
Nominal 2.25% Nickel weld deposit
Crack resistance
Product Overview
ISOARC E8018-C1 is a premium low hydrogen, iron powder electrode developed for welding 2.25% nickel steels and other low alloy steels requiring excellent impact toughness at sub-zero temperatures.
Designed for demanding cryogenic and low-temperature service, the weld deposit provides outstanding toughness, high strength and excellent resistance to hydrogen cracking. ISOARC E8018-C1 produces a smooth, stable arc with excellent slag removal and superior bead appearance, making it suitable for critical fabrication where weld integrity is essential.
ISOARC E8018-C1 is ideally suited for the fabrication and maintenance of refrigerated storage vessels, LNG and LPG installations, ammonia plants and low-temperature process equipment.
Typical Applications
LNG & LPG storage tanks
Refrigerated ammonia tanks
Chemical plants
Industrial gas storage
Low temperature maintenance
Cryogenic piping
Technical Specifications
Classification
AWS A5.5 E8018-C1
Type
Premium Low Hydrogen/ Iron powder coating
Current
AC or DCEP
Welding Positions
All except vertical down
Typical Use
Used for welding steels used in sub zero applications
Redrying Temperature
Redry at 300 deg C for 1 hour
Storage
Once the vacuum pack is opened use all the electrodes
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
> 520 MPA
Yield Strength
> 460 Mpa
Elongation
> 26%
Chemical Composition
C 0.06
Mn 0.95 - 1.1
Si 0.36 - 0.6
Ni 2 - 2.75
P < 0.02
S < 0.02
Why Choose ISOARC E8018-C1
Manufactured by Thuthuka Welding Products (Pty) Ltd
The weld deposit provides outstanding toughness and excellent resistance to hydrogen cracking