Hobart 18

Welding of Carbon Steel applications that need a basic coated low Hydrogen weld metal with low-temperature impact toughness properties with a good appeal to the welder in terms of ease of welding, high deposition rate, and weldability can benefit from Hobart 18 electrodes. This electrode conforms to ASME BPVC Section II part C SFA 5.1 AWS E7018 and can be used for steels with UTS up to 490 N/mm2.

Brand:	Hobart Filler Metals
AWS Code:	A5.1: E7018
Welding Positions:
Standard Diameters:	2.6, 3.2, 4.0, 5.0 mm
Polarity:	Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP) or AC
Application:	TL-508 is a low hydrogen type electrode for the welding of 490N/mm2 grade high tensile steel. The welding can be done with high deposition rate, good X-ray soundness and mechanical properties
Industries:	It is especially suitable for nuclear power stations, petroleum chemical plants, and heavy steel plates