TM-121

SELF-SHIELDED FLUX-CORED WIRE 060821 (replaces 060414)

AWS E71T-11

TM-121 is a versatile wire with excellent operator appeal because of its smooth arc, low spatter emission
and overall ease of handling. With no shielding gas needed, it is a good choice for welding in hard-to-reach
locations or where the provision of gas cylinders is not practical. It is a good wire for applications where
windy or other adverse conditions prevail and where mechanical properties are of less concern. TM-121
has little tendency to burn through and is well suited for butt, fillet, and lap joints on steel thicknesses from
16 gauge to 3/8”. It is not recommended for welding steel thicknesses greater than 3/4”. When welding on
steels in the 3/8” to 3/4” thickness range, a preheat temperature of 325ºF is advisable. This wire is recom-
mended for single-pass and limited multiple-pass welding in all positions, using no shielding gas.
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS:
• Limited multi-pass, all-position wire.
• Can be used on up to 3/4” thick steel.
• Can be used with CC power sources*, provided that the power source can produce a low
voltage range between 14-19 volts, and voltage sensing wire feeders.
• Uses DCEN polarity.
• Smooth arc and low spatter emission.

SPECIFICATIONS:
E71T-11 per AWS A5.20, ASME SFA 5.20

SHIELDING GAS:
None
WELDING POSITIONS:
All positions
STANDARD DIAMETERS:
1/16”, 5/64”
WELD TEST PARAMETERS:
TM-121 3/32” diameter electrode was welded at 300 amps (80 ipm), DCEN, and 20 volts with 3/4” electri-
cal stickout and 300°± 25°F interpass temperature. A total of five layers were welded, one pass for Layer 1
and two passes on each of Layers 2 through 5. The direction of travel was reversed for each layer.

TYPICAL UNDILUTED WELD METAL CHEMISTRY*:

C Mn Si P S Al
0.30 0.49 0.15 0.009 0.003 1.18

TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES*:

Tensile Strength 91,000 psi (628 MPa)
Yield Strength 64,000 psi (442 MPa)
Elongation 21%

*Providing that the power source can produce a low voltage range between 14-19 volts.
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data is obtained when welded and tested in accordance with AWS A5.20 specification. Other tests and procedures
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 TM-121
SELF-SHIELDED FLUX-CORED WIRE
AWS E71T-11

RECOMMENDED OPERATING PARAMETERS:

Diameter, Arc Current Approx. Deposition

Electrical Stickout Voltage DCEP (+) Wire Feed Speed Rate
(ES) Position (volts) (amps) (in/min) (lbs/hr)

1/16” 16 125 60 1.1

1-1/2” ± 3/4” 17 230 120 to
Flat and Horizontal 20 300 180 7.2
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15 125 63 1.5
16 176 96 to
Vertical and Overhead 19 250 159 4.7

5/64” 16 175 40 2.4

1/2” ± 3/4” 19 275 71 to
Flat and Horizontal 22 350 129 6.6

Bold — Optimum parameters for welder appeal.

Notice:
Actual use of the product may produce varying results due to conditions and welding techniques over which Tri-Mark has no control,
including, but not limited to, plate chemistry, weldment design, fabrication methods,, electrode size, welding procedure, service
requirements, and environment. The purchaser is solely responsible for determining the suitability of Tri-Mark products for the
purchaser’s own use. Any prior representations shall not be binding. Tri-Mark disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose with respect to its products.

Caution:
Consumers should be thoroughly familiar with the safety precautions shown on the Warning Label posted on each shipment and in
American National Standard Z49.1, “Safety in Welding and Cutting,” published by the American Welding Society, 550 NW LeJeune
Road, Miami, FL, 33126, and OSHA Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910, available from the
U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, D.C., 20210.