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ESAB® AtomArc® E8018-B6H4R 8018-B610LB Low Alloy Steel Stick Electrode of 5/32" Dia is used in all welding applications and is structured to weld 5% Cr -0.5% Mo creep resisting steels such as ASTM A387 Grade 5, A213-T5 and A335-P5. Electrode measuring 14" features steels that are normally used in pressure vessels and piping for high temperature service and comes in a hermetically sealed can.
Features
The recommended preheat temperature for 5 CrMo steels is 400-500° F depending on thickness
Post weld heat treatment is generally required
Specifications
AWS A5.5: E8018-B6 H4R
ASME SFA 5.5
Applications
These steels are normally used in pressure vessels and piping for high temperature service
Power Generation
Pipeline
Shipbuilding
Caution
Preheat should be used on hardenable steels to prevent the formation of a hard heat-affected zone
Preheat may also be required in welding heavy sections