PRODUCT DATA SHEET

PROBLEM STEEL ELECTRODES

WW HI-TEN 8 1G
2G 3G
4G
2F

SUMMARY TYPICAL ALL WELD METAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

High toughness and wear resistance C Mn Ni Cr S
Exceptionally good where high strength, impact, 0.1 0.8 9 30 0.03
heat and corrosion resistance are required
High anti-cracking properties
Deposits little or no spatter TYPICAL ALL WELD METAL MECHANICAL ANALYSIS

IDENTIFICATION Yield Strength Up to 625 MPa

Up to 825 MPa
Coating - Light Blue Tip - Light Blue Tensile Strength
Up to 1200 MPa (work hardened)
Imprint - WW Hi-Ten 8
Elongation Min 22%
CLASSIFICATION
PACKAGING DATA
AS/NZS 4854B ES312-16
AWS A5.4 E312-16
ELECTRODE PACKAGING APPROX. PART NO.
SIZE (MM) NO. OF
DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION RODS
PER KG

The Weldwell HI-TEN 8 has a special coating which permits KG PER PACKETS
PACKET PER
smooth, dense deposits, porosity free and with little or no
CARTON
spatter. Welds are made with highest possible speed using the
lowest practical amperage, the deposit will take a high polish. 2.5 2.5 5 151 WWHT825
3.2 2.5 5 74 WWHT832
Exceptionally good where high strength, impact, heat and
corrosion resistance are required. It is very insensitive to The information contained or otherwise referenced herein is presented only as
“typical” without guarantee or warranty, and Weldwell expressly disclaims any liability
cracking. Recommended for use when the analysis of the
incurred from any reliance thereon. Typical data is obtained when welded and tested
various stainless steels is unknown or doubtful, the repair of in accordance with the AWS and or AS/NZS specification. Other tests and procedures
die and tool steels. Weldwell Hi-Ten 8 cannot be heat treated may produce different results. No data is to be construed as a recommendation for
any welding condition or technique by Weldwell.
but can be work hardened to over 1200 MPa tensile strength.
Issue CA - May 2019
OPERATIONAL DATA

ELECTRODE SIZE ELECTRODE WELD. CURRENT RANGE

(MM) LENGTH (MM) * (A)

2.5 300 40 -75

3.2 350 75 - 125
*Recommended for DC +/- or AC (minimum 50 OCV).
Voltage is determined by arc current and electrode arc length.
Arc voltage shown is typical and is only to be used as a guide.

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