MS 45
Rutile electrode nice appearance
Description & applications
Heavily coated electrode for general use. Especially recommended for downhand welding, fillet welds and vertical up position.
Soft arc, few spatters, self lifting slag, excellent bead appearance - currently used for mechanical welding constructions, shipbuilding, locksmithing, boilermaking, ...
Construction steels for general use :
NF A 35-501 : A33.A34-2.E24-2, 3. E28-2, 3. E30-2, 3. A50-2*.
DIN 17100 : St33-1.St37-2, 3.St44-2, 3*. St50-2*.
ASTM : A283grB, C, D. A570gr30,33,40.
Tube steels :
DIN 17172, 17175, 1629 : StE 210-7 ; 240-7 ; 290-7 ; 320-7 ; St35 ; St35-4, 8 ; St45 ; St45-4, 8.
API SPEC 5L : X42, X46, X52.
Ship steels : Quality A and B.
Steels for boilers and pressure vessels :
NF A 36-205 : A37CP, A42CP, A48CP.
DIN 17155 : HI, HII, HIII, 17Mn 4.
ASTM : A414grC, D, E, F. A442gr55, 60. A514grC, D, E, F. A515gr55, 60, 65, 70. A285grC.
(*)with eventual pre- and post weld heat treatment in the case of heavy thickness.
Classification
| NFA 81-309 | AWS A 5.1 | BS 619 | EN ISO 2560-A | DIN 1913 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E 513/2 RR 22 | E 6013 | E 5132 RR 22 | E 42 0 RR 12 | E 5132 RR 6 |
Typical weld metal composition (%)
| C | Mn | Si | S | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <0.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | <0.025 | <0.025 |
All weld metal mechanical properties
| Rm (MPa) | Rp0.2 (MPa) | A5 (%) | Av - ISO - V |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510-580 | >400 | >22 | + 20°C >64; 0° C > 47 ; - 20°C >28 |
Packaging data
| Dimension | 2.0x350 Standard Pack | 2.0x350 Small Pack | 2.5x350 Standard Pack | 2.5x350 Small Pack | 3.2x350 Standard Pack | 3.2x350 Small Pack | 3.2x450 Standard Pack | 4.0x350 Standard Pack | 4.0x350 Small Pack | 4.0x450 Standard Pack | 5.0x450 Standard Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electr. / packet | 400 | 80 | 263 | 53 | 156 | 31 | 159 | 106 | 21 | 107 | 69 |
| Electr. / carton | 1600 | 1600 | 1052 | 1060 | 624 | 620 | 636 | 424 | 420 | 428 | 276 |
| Kg 1000 electr. | 12.5 | 12.5 | 19 | 19 | 32 | 32 | 41 | 47 | 47 | 61 | 94 |
| Packets / carton | 4 | 20 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 4 |
| Kg / packet | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6.5 | 5 | 1 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Kg / carton | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 26 |
Amperes
| A | 55 | 55 | 70 | 70 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 180 |
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