BÖHLER FOX 7018

Basic stick electrode, unalloyed

Classifications
EN ISO 2560-A AWS A5.1
E 42 4 B 4 2 H5 E7018-H4R
Characteristics and typical fields of application
Basic coated electrode engineered for high-quality welds. Excellent strength and toughness
properties down to –40 °C. Also suitable for welding steels with low purity and high carbon content.
Metal recovery about 115 %. Good weldability in out-of-position work except for vertical-down.
Suitable for welding in steel construction, boiler and container fabrication, vehicle construction,
shipbuilding, and machine construction as well as for buffer layers when building up on high carbon
steels. Deposit has very low hydrogen content (according to AWS condition HD ≤ 4ml/100g weld
metal).
Base materials
S235JR-E335, S235J2G3-S355J2G3, C22, C35, P235T1-P355T1, P235T2, P355T2, L210-
L360NB L290MB-L32MB, P235G1TH, P255G1TH, P235GH, P265GH, P295GH, S235JRS1-
S235J4S, S355G1S-S355G3S, S255N-S355N, P255NH-P355NH, S255NL-S355NL, GE200-
GE260, GE300
ASTM A 27 u. A36 Gr. all; A214; A 242 Gr.1-5; A266 Gr. 1, 2, 4; A283 Gr. A, B, C, D; A285 Gr. A,
B, C; A299 Gr. A, B; A328; A366; A515 Gr. 60, 65, 70; A516 Gr. 55; 60, 65, 70; A570 Gr. 30, 33,
36, 40, 45; A 572 Gr. 42, 50; A606 Gr. all A607 Gr. 45; A656 Gr. 50, 60; A668 Gr. A, B; A907 Gr.
30, 33, 36, 40; A841; A851 Gr. 1, 2; A935 Gr.45; A936 Gr. 50; API 5 L Gr. B, X42, X52
Typical analysis of all-weld metal (wt.-%)
C Si Mn
wt-% 0.07 0.5 1.1
Mechanical properties of all-weld metal
Condition Yield strength Tensile strength Elongation Impact work
Re Rm A (L 0 =5d 0 ) ISO-V KV J
MPa MPa % +20 °C –20 °C –40 °C
u 490 (≥ 420) 560 (500 – 640) 27 (≥ 20) 200 150 ≥ 47
s 430 520 29 200 150 ≥ 47
u untreated, as welded
s stress relieved 600 °C/2h / furnace down to 300 °C/air
Operating data
Polarity: Redrying if Electrode ø (mm) L mm Amps A
DC ( + ) necessary: identification: 2.0 250 50 – 70
300 – 350 °C / FOX 7018 2.5 250/350 80 – 110
min. 2 h
3.2 350/450 100 – 140
4.0 450 130 – 180
5.0 450 180 – 230
6.0 450 240 – 290
Approvals
ABS, DNV (3 YH5), LR, LTSS, CE

All information provided is based upon careful investigation and intensive research. 03/2014
However, we do not assume any liability for correctness and information is subject to change without notice. www.voestalpine.com/welding