Covered electrodes

Avesta LDX 2101-4D

For welding steels such as
Outokumpu EN

ASTM

BS

NF

SS

LDX 2101 1.4162 S32101

Standard designations
EN ISO 3581-A E 23 7 N L R

Typical analysis % (All weld metal)

Characteristics
Avesta LDX 2101-4D is a thin-coated, rutileacid type electrodes specially developed for
the welding of thin-walled pipes and sheets in
the duplex stainless steel Outokumpu LDX
2101, a lean duplex steel with excellent
strength and medium corrosion resistance.
Pipe welding can be performed in several
different ways. One possibility is to start welding in
the overhead position (1),
followed by vertical-down
on both sides from the 12
oclock position (2 and 3).
Another possibility is to
start at the 7 oclock position and weld vertical-up to
the 11 oclock position on both
sides. This requires an inverter power
source with a remote control. To bridge large
root gaps DC is often preferred.
The weldability of duplex steels is excellent
but the welding should be adapted to the base
material, considering fluidity, joint design,
heat input etc. For detailed welding recommendations, please see "How to weld duplex
stainless steels" or contact voestalpine Bhler
Welding.
Welding data
DC+ or AC

Diam, mm

Current, A

1.60
2.00
2.50

15 35
25 50
30 80

C
0.03

Si
0.9

Mn
0.6

Cr
23.5

Ni
7.4

Mo
0.4

N
0.16

Ferrite 45 FN WRC-92

Mechanical
properties

Typical
values (IIW)

Min. values
EN ISO 3581

Yield strength Rp0.2

Tensile strength Rm
Elongation A5
Impact toughness KV
+20C
40C
Hardness approx.

640 N/mm2
800 N/mm2
25 %

45 J
28 J
260 Brinell

Interpass temperature: Max. 150C.

Heat input: 0.5 2.0 kJ/mm.
Heat treatment: Generally none (in special
cases quench annealing at 1020 1080C).
Structure: Duplex (austenite with 30 50%
ferrite).
Scaling temperature: Approx. 850C (air).
Corrosion resistance: Good resistance to
general corrosion. Better resistance to pitting,
crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking than 1.4301/AISI 304.
Welding positions
1.62.5

Weld deposit data (max. welding current)

Metal recovery approx. 110%.

September 2013

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