AVESTA 3D ELECTRODES easy and versatile in all welding positions
Welder-friendly, all-round electrode
Prefabrication welding in workshops, on-site welding, overlay welding and repair welding are just some of the uses of covered electrodes. Adding a further dimension to this great flexibility in the welding of stainless steels, Avesta 3D electrodes can be used in the flat, vertical-up and overhead positions.
Avesta 3D
Avestas 3D range of covered electrodes has been specially developed for flexible welding in all positions except vertical-down. Because 3D electrodes have a very wide parameter box, they have a large working range. They have extremely good weldability and give a stable arc. Both the slag and the weld pool are easy to control. A short arc is to be used for welding. The slag is self-releasing and leaves an even, beautiful weld finish. Suitable metal thicknesses are 3 mm upwards. For thinner materials, Avesta 4D electrodes are recommended. There are Avesta 3D electrodes for welding: austenitic stainless steels (with or without molybdenum); duplex stainless steels; and, stainless steels to carbon steels. Avesta 3D electrodes can be used for, amongst other things, prefabrication welding in workshops, on-site welding and repair welding in, for example, the pulp, paper and chemical industries (storage tanks, process vessels, etc.). As they place severe demands on filler metal performance, single-sided root beads are one of the specialities of the 3D range. The arc, weld pool and slag are all highly controllable. Consequently, Avesta 3D ensures top-class root beads every time.
Weld metal composition
Avesta 3D electrode 308L/MVR 316L/SKR 2205 309L P5 Chemical composition, typical values, % C Si Mn Cr Ni 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.8 19.5 18.5 23.0 23.0 22.5 10.1 12.0 9.5 13.0 13.5 Mo 2.7 3.0 2.5 Other N 0.15 Typical ferrite* 8 8 30 15 20
Standard designations
EN 1600 E 19 9 L R E 19 12 3 L R E 22 9 3 N L R E 23 12 L R E 23 12 2 L R AWS A5.4 E308L-17 E316L-17 E2209-17 E309L-17 E309MoL-17
* The ferrite content of pure weld metal. FN 0-18 as per Schaeffler-DeLong, FN >18 as per WRC-92.
Mechanical properties, typical values
Avesta 3D electrode 308L/MVR 316L/SKR 2205 309L P5 Rp0,2 N/mm2 440 445 620 450 490 Rm N/mm2 570 590 810 550 640 A5 % 37 36 25 35 30 Impact strength, KV, J +20C Low temp. 60 54 45 50 30 55 (40C) 52 (40C) 40 (20C) 45 (40C) Brinell hardness 200 210 240 210 220
Approvals
TV x x x x x DNV x x x x x
Choice of filler metals
EN 1.4301 1.4307 1.4311 1.4541 1.4436 1.4432 1.4429 1.4571 1.4462 ASTM 304 304L 304LN 321 316 316L 316LN 316Ti S32205 Outokumpu steel designation 4301 4307 4311 4541 4436 4432 4429 4571 2205 2205 316L/SKR 308L/MVR Recommended Avesta 3D electrode
Dimensions and packaging data
Avesta 3D electrode 308L/MVR 316L/SKR 2205 309L P5 Diameter and length, mm 1.60 2.00 2.50 3.25 250 250 300 300 300 300 300 350 350 350 300 300 350 350 350 350 350 4.00 450 450 450 450 450 5.00 450 450 450 450 450
Avesta Weldings covered electrodes are delivered in moistureproof, plastic capsules packed in cartons. The electrodes can also be supplied vacuum-packed.
Joints between molybdenum free stainless steels and carbon or low-alloy steels. Overlay welding of carbon or low-alloy steels.
309L
Joints between molybdenum alloyed stainless steels and carbon or low-alloy steels. Overlay welding of carbon or low-alloy steels.
P5
Welding recommendations
Avesta 3D Diameter electrode mm 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.25 4.00 5.00 Flat (PA) Current, A 25 45 30 55 45 70 60110 90150 150200 Vertical-up (PF) Current, A 2535 3045 4555 7090 Vertical-down (PG) Current, A 25 45 30 55 45 70 60110
308L/MVR 316L/SKR 2205 309L P5
Welding current can be either DC+ or AC. However, DC+ always gives the best weldability. A short arc is to be used for welding. Use a slight weaving motion in the flat position. Increase this in vertical-up welding. Because the arc is stable throughout the entire working range, these electrodes are extremely versatile.
Avesta Welding AB P.O. Box 501, Koppardalen SE-774 27 Avesta, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)226 815 00 Fax: +46 (0)226 815 75 [email protected] www.avestawelding.com
