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Low-Hydrogen SMAW Electrodes — E10018-D2 H4R

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Reference overview

Low-hydrogen coated electrodes for low-alloy steel joining, including process piping and offshore-component applications. Select diameter, current and any heat treatment with the base material and qualified welding procedure.

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Process and classification
SMAW coated electrode; manufacturer lists AWS A5.5 E10018-D2 H4R.Applies only to this e10018-d2 h4r coated electrode. Follow the stated diameter, gas, test conditions and qualified welding procedure; do not transfer results to another consumable.
Welding positions
All except vertical down.Applies only to this e10018-d2 h4r coated electrode. Follow the stated diameter, gas, test conditions and qualified welding procedure; do not transfer results to another consumable.
Electrode dimensions
2.4 × 300 mm; 3.2, 4.0 or 4.8 × 350 mm; 5.6 × 450 mm, as separate source rows.Applies only to this e10018-d2 h4r coated electrode. Follow the stated diameter, gas, test conditions and qualified welding procedure; do not transfer results to another consumable.
3.2 mm operating current
DC+: 85–160 A; AC: 90–170 A. Manufacturer typical operating procedure, not a qualified WPS.Applies only to this e10018-d2 h4r coated electrode. Follow the stated diameter, gas, test conditions and qualified welding procedure; do not transfer results to another consumable.

Applications

  • Low-alloy steel process piping subject to a qualified welding procedure.
  • Joining carbon-manganese and specified chromium-molybdenum steels after engineering review.

Configurations

  • E10018-D2 H4R coated electrode · Scope: Separate supported configuration; diameter and procedure conditions apply. No pooled capability across different consumables.