TIG SYSTEM

RODS FOR CARBON STEELS

INDURA 70S-6 AWS Classification: ER-70S-6/ER-48S-6

TIG welding rod for steel Copper plating
carbon Direct current, negative electrode
Every position

Descripción Uses

The INDURA 70S-6 rod contains higher levels of It is recommended for use on common steels or
manganese and silicon what other wire grades low alloy. Suitable for simple welding
solid. the multipass.

The above gives it excellent deoxyribonucleic properties. Recommended for welding steel sheets where
ensures a porosity-free weld a cord with excellent finishing is desired
data for a wide range of jobs. superficial and structures with moderate rust and dirt
dad superficial.

Typical applications

Root cord in pressure pipes

Root cord in pressure vessels
Mould making
ASTM steels A36, A285-C, A515-55, A516-70
etc.

Typical chemical composition of the wire:

C 0,08%; Mn 1,44%; Si 0,86%; P 0,012%; S 0,014%; Cr 0,02%; Ni 0,04%; Mo 0,003%; Cu 0,20%
Typical characteristics of the deposited metal (according to standard AWS: A5.18/A5.18M-05):
Tensile test results Requirements Energía Absorbida Requirements
with metal filler rods Ch-v
Tensile strength: 530 MPa (min) 480 MPa 103J a -30°C (mín) 27J at -30°C
Yield limit 415 MPa (min) 400 MPa
Elongation by 50 mm: 31% (min) 22%
Welding parameters:
The welding parameters for TIG welding largely depend on the thickness of
material and the application. To avoid the fusion of the tungsten electrode, an electrode must be used
negative and an inert shielding gas, such as argon or helium.
Diameter, mm 1.6 *2.0 2.4 *3,2
Length, mm 1000 1000 1000 1000

Electrode manufactured on request

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 INDURA 70S-3 AWS Classification: ER-70S-3/ER-48S-3
TIG welding rod for steels Copper coating
carbon Direct current, negative electrode
All position

Description Uses

Its silicon and manganese content gives it exceptional It is recommended for use in common steels.
lenses with oxidizing properties that ensure a low alloy.
porosity-free welding for a wide range
of jobs. They are suitable for single or multipoint welding.
sada. Due to their oxidizing properties, they can
to be used for welding steels with modified surfaces
radically dirty and rusty.

Typical applications

Steel ASTM A36, A285-C, A515-55, A516-70,

etc.

Typical chemical composition of the wire:

C 0,08%; Mn 1,30%; Si 0,72%; P 0,015%; S 0,018%; Cr 0,02%; Ni 0,02%; Mo 0,005%; Cu 0,20%
Typical characteristics of the deposited metal (according to standard AWS: A5.18/A5.18M-05):
Tensile test results Requirements Absorbed Energy Requirements
with metal addition test tubes Ch-v
Tensile strength: 510 MPa (min) 480 MPa 92J at -20°C (min) 27J at -20°C
Yield limit 410 MPa (min) 400 MPa
Stretching by 50 mm: 30% (min) 22%
Welding parameters:
The welding parameters for TIG welding are largely dependent on the thickness of the
material and application. To avoid the melting of the tungsten electrode, a different electrode should be used.
negative and an inert protective gas, such as argon or helium.
Diameter, mm 1.6 2.0 2.4 3.2
Longitud, mm 1000 1000 1000 1000

Custom-made electrode

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 TIG SYSTEM

Aluminum Rods
The aluminum rods for welding processes The rods are packaged in boxes of 2.5 kg, manufactured-
with inert gas (TIG), they have undergone a process cads in the following measurements: diameter: 1.6 - 2.0 -
of special cleaning, which allows them to be used 2.4 - 3.2 mm in 915 mm long.
successfully as filler metal.

Alloys AWS Composition General Applications

INDURA Typical Chemistry
ALUMINUM
Cu 0.05-0.20% General uses in industry of
25 ER-1100 Mn 0.05% food, dairy, refrigeration
Si-Fe 0.95% union, filling and repair of
Zn 0.1% sheets and cast aluminum pieces.
Al 99.0% min. To quality: 1060-1350-3003-1100
Cu 0.30% Aluminum end caps and housing, containers
Mn 0.05% and chemical sieves. Especially
ER-4043 Fe 0.80% indicated for jobs in which
26 You 0.20% the chemical composition is unknown
Mg 0.05% of the metal base.
Yes 4.5-6.0% To quality: 2014-3003-6061-4042-4043
Zn 0.10%
Others 0.15%
Al balance
Cu 0.10% The 5356 rod is especially
Mg 4.5-5% designed to be applied with argon
5356 ER-5356 Mn 0.05-0.2% and helium, in addition to other mixtures
Cr 0.05-0.2% commercials such as protection gas.
Si-Fe 0.5% Its high tensile strength makes it suitable
Zn 0.10% for manufacturing and repair of
You 0.06-0.20% ponds. To quality: 5083-5086
Others 0.15% 5486-5454-5356
Al balance

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Stainless Steel Bars, Low Alloy Steel, and Phosphor Bronze
Aluminum rods, filler rods for welding packedinboxesof10kgandaremanufacturedinthefollowing
stainless steels, mild steel, and phosphor bronze are measurements: 1.6 - 2.4 - 3.2 - 4.0 mm in 915 mm length.

Alloys AWS Composition General Applications

INDURA Typical Chemistry
STAINLESS STEEL
2209 ER-2209 C 0.002% DupleX stainless steel welding rod
Mn 1.33% with TIG process. Corrosion resistant
Yes 0.46% intergranular and by pitting. It has advantages.
S 0.001% in welding of stainless steels of the type
P 0.020% austenitic-ferritic like 18Cr/8Ni/Mo (3RE60)
Cr 23.32% 22Cr/5Ni/3Mo (2205) and 23Cr/4Ni (2304).
Ni 8.15% It has good resistance to corrosion under
Mo 3.15% tension, especially in environments that
Cu 0.10% contain H S. The
2 welding parameters
N 0.150% for welding with the TIG process, they are dependent-
you are largely in the thickness of the material and
from the welding application. To avoid the
fusion of the tungsten electrode must be
use a negative electrode and a protective gas
inert gas, such as argon or helium.
308 ER 308 C 0.005% Welding rod for stainless steels with
Mn 1.85% TIG process. Nominal composition 19%
Yes 0.44% chrome and 9% nickel. Often used
S 0.001% for welding base metal compositions
P 0.02% similar. Suitable for temperatures of
Cr 19.9% service up to 750°C. The chemical composition-
You 9.29% the ER-308H rod is the same as the
With 0.09% from the ER-308 rod except that the content
carbon has been restricted to the range of
period of acceptance for the ER-308 rod. The
carbon content of 0.04 to 0.08% pro-
provides higher resistance. Applications
typical are found in meta-welding
the types 304H, 308H and their derivatives.
308L ER-308L C 0.02% Stainless Steel Type: 308L-304L-308-321-
Mn 1.9% 347.
Yes 0.38% Process and storage equipment of
S 0.01% food and chemical products. Pumps,
P 0.02% heat exchangers.
Cr 19.8%
Ni 9.8%
309L ER-309L C 0.01% The composition of this classification is the
Mn 1.6% same as that of the ER-309 rod, except
If 0.42% due to the carbon content. The low count-
S 0.002% carbon nest in the filler metal (0.03
P 0.021% maximum), decreases the possibility of precipitation-
Cr 23.05% carbide saturation and thus increases the resis-
You 13.7% tendency to intergranular corrosion without the use
of stabilizers such as columbio and ti-
cheap. These low-carbon alloys can
however, not being so resistant to high
temperature as the alloys stabilize.
the con columbio or the ER-309.

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Alloys AWS Composition General Applications

INDURA Typical Chemistry
STAINLESS STEEL
316L ER-316L C 0.019% Designed specifically for welding steels
Mn 1.69% austenitic stainless steels type 316L-316-318.
Yes 0.38% Use in the food, paper, tur- industry.
S 0.008% bins, bombs. It is recommended for appli-
P 0.03% corrosion-resistant coatings when
Cr 18.1% there are possibilities of a bite (attack by
Ni 11.1% acid).
Me 2.1%
316H ER-316H C 0.049% Welding rod for stainless steels. Suitable
Mn 1.64% for service temperatures up to 750°C.
Yes 0.45% The chemical composition of the filler metal
Cr 19.1% it is the same as that of the ER-316 rod, ex-
Mo 2.3% except that the carbon content has been
P 0.02% restricted to the upper range accepted by the
S 0.003% ER-316 rod. The carbon content of
You 12.7% 0.04 to 0.08% provides higher resistance
Cu 0.1% Hi. Typical applications can be found in
welding of base metals type 316H.
LOW ALLOY STEEL

80S-B2 ER-80S-B2 C 0.081% It is recommended for welding pipes and in

Mn 0.52% boiler construction. It is resistant to
Yes 0.49% heat and corrosion.
Cr 1.23% When welding steels of chemical composition
Mo 0.44% similar, preheating is recommended
P 0.007% from 260°C to 300°C.
S 0.008%
You 0.040%
Cu 0.2%
90S-B3 ER-90S-B3 C 0.083% Designed specifically for welding steels
Mn 0.60% carbon-molybdenum, stabilized with
Yes 0.50% chrome. Resistant to heat and corrosion. To
Cr 2.41% welding steel with chemical composition
Mo 0.97% similar, preheating is recommended
P 0.007% from 260°C-300°C.
S 0.010%
You 0.050%
Cu 0.20%
Phosphor Bronze
ER-CuSnA ER-CuSnA Sn 4.0-6.0% Designed specifically for welding copper and
P 0.10-0.35% their alloys.
Al 0.01% Filling of rests and gears.
Pb 0.02% When soldering copper alloys, it is recommended
Cu balance preheating at 300°C-350°C.

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