EN ISO 18275:2018
(Main)Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of high-strength steels - Classification (ISO 18275:2018)
Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of high-strength steels - Classification (ISO 18275:2018)
This document specifies requirements for classification of covered electrodes and deposited metal in the as-welded condition and in the post-weld heat-treated condition for manual metal arc welding of high-strength steels with a minimum yield strength greater than 500 MPa or a minimum tensile strength greater than 570 MPa.
This document is a combined specification providing a classification utilizing a system based on the yield strength and an average impact energy of 47 J of the all-weld metal, or utilizing a system based on the tensile strength and an average impact energy of 27 J of the all-weld metal.
a) Subclauses and tables which carry the suffix letter "A" are applicable only to covered electrodes classified under the system based on the yield strength and an average impact energy of 47 J of the all-weld metal given in this document.
b) Subclauses and tables which carry the suffix letter "B" are applicable only to covered electrodes classified under the system based on the tensile strength and an average impact energy of 27 J of the all-weld metal given in this document.
c) Subclauses and tables which do not have either the suffix letter "A" or the suffix letter "B" are applicable to all covered electrodes classified under this document.
Schweißzusätze - Umhüllte Stabelektroden zum Lichtbogenhandschweißen von hochfesten Stählen - Einteilung (ISO 18275:2018)
Diese Internationale Norm legt die Anforderungen für die Einteilung von umhüllten Stabelektroden und dem aufgetragenen Schweißgut im Schweißzustand und im Zustand nach der Wärmenachbehandlung zum Licht¬bogenhandschweißen von hochfesten Stählen mit einer Mindeststreckgrenze von über 500 MPa oder einer Mindestzugfestigkeit von über 570 MPa fest.
Diese Internationale Norm enthält eine gemeinsame Spezifikation zur Einteilung mit Hilfe eines Systems, das auf der Streckgrenze und einer durchschnittlichen Kerbschlagarbeit von 47 J des reinen Schweißgutes basiert oder mit Hilfe eines Systems, das auf der Zugfestigkeit und einer durchschnittlichen Kerbschlagarbeit von 27 J des reinen Schweißgutes basiert.
a) Unterabschnitte und Tabellen, gekennzeichnet durch ein nachgestelltes „A“, können nur für umhüllte Stabelektroden angewendet werden, die nach der Streckgrenze und einer durchschnittlichen Kerbschlagarbeit von 47 J des reinen Schweißgutes nach dieser Internationalen Norm eingeteilt werden.
b) Unterabschnitte und Tabellen, gekennzeichnet durch ein nachgestelltes „B“, können nur für umhüllte Stabelektroden angewendet werden, die nach der Zugfestigkeit und einer durchschnittlichen Kerbschlagarbeit von 27 J des reinen Schweißgutes nach dieser Internationalen Norm eingeteilt werden.
c) Unterabschnitte und Tabellen, die kein nachgestelltes „A“ oder „B“ enthalten, sind für alle nach dieser Internationalen Norm eingeteilten umhüllten Stabelektroden anwendbar.
Produits consommables pour le soudage - Électrodes enrobées pour le soudage manuel à l'arc des aciers à haute résistance - Classification (ISO 18275:2018)
Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives à la classification des électrodes enrobées et du métal déposé à l'état brut de soudage ou traité thermiquement après soudage, en soudage manuel à l'arc des aciers à haute résistance ayant une limite d'élasticité minimale supérieure à 500 MPa ou une résistance à la traction minimale supérieure à 570 MPa.
Le présent document fournit une spécification mixte permettant une classification utilisant un système basé soit sur la limite d'élasticité et une énergie de rupture moyenne de 47 J pour le métal fondu hors dilution, soit sur la résistance à la traction et une énergie de rupture moyenne de 27 J pour le métal fondu hors dilution.
a) Les paragraphes et les tableaux qui portent le suffixe «A» sont applicables uniquement aux électrodes enrobées classifiées d'après le système basé sur la limite d'élasticité et une énergie de rupture moyenne de 47 J pour le métal fondu hors dilution donné dans le présent document.
b) Les paragraphes et les tableaux qui portent le suffixe «B» sont applicables uniquement aux électrodes enrobées classifiées d'après le système basé sur la résistance à la traction et une énergie de rupture moyenne de 27 J pour le métal fondu hors dilution donné dans le présent document.
c) Les paragraphes et les tableaux qui ne portent ni le suffixe «A» ni le suffixe «B» sont applicables à toutes les électrodes enrobées classifiées selon le présent document.
Dodajni materiali za varjenje - Oplaščene elektrode za ročno obločno varjenje visokotrdnostnih jekel - Razvrstitev (ISO 18275:2018)
Ta dokument določa zahteve za razvrstitev oplaščenih elektrod ter pretaljene kovine v varjenem stanju in stanju po varjenju s toplotno obdelavo za obločno varjenje visokotrdnih jekel z minimalno mejo prožnosti, večjo od 500 MPa, ali minimalno natezno trdnostjo, večjo od 570 MPa.
Ta dokument je kombinirana specifikacija, ki določa razvrstitev po sistemu na osnovi meje prožnosti in povprečne energije udarca 47 J za čiste vare ali po sistemu na osnovi natezne trdnosti in povprečne energije udarca 27 J za čiste vare.
a) Podtočke in preglednice z dodano črko »A« se uporabljajo samo za oplaščene elektrode, ki so razvrščene po sistemu, ki temelji na meji prožnosti in povprečni energiji udarca 47 J za čiste vare, navedene v tem dokumentu.
b) Podtočke in preglednice z dodano črko »B« se uporabljajo samo za oplaščene elektrode, ki so razvrščene po sistemu, ki temelji na natezni trdnosti in povprečni energiji udarca 27 J za čiste vare, navedene v tem dokumentu.
c) Podtočke in preglednice brez dodane črke »A« ali »B« se uporabljajo za vse elektrode, ki so razvrščene v skladu s tem dokumentom.
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Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of high-
strength steels - Classification (ISO 18275:2018)
Schweißzusätze - Umhüllte Stabelektroden zum Lichtbogenhandschweißen von
hochfesten Stählen - Einteilung (ISO 18275:2018)
Produits consommables pour le soudage - Électrodes enrobées pour le soudage manuel
à l'arc des aciers à haute résistance - Classification (ISO 18275:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 18275:2018
ICS:
25.160.20 Potrošni material pri varjenju Welding consumables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 18275
EUROPEAN STANDARD
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September 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 25.160.20 Supersedes EN ISO 18275:2012
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Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual
metal arc welding of high-strength steels - Classification
(ISO 18275:2018)
Produits consommables pour le soudage - Électrodes Schweißzusätze - Umhüllte Stabelektroden zum
enrobées pour le soudage manuel à l'arc des aciers à Lichtbogenhandschweißen von hochfesten Stählen -
haute résistance - Classification (ISO 18275:2018) Einteilung (ISO 18275:2018)
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 18275
Third edition
2018-08
Welding consumables — Covered
electrodes for manual metal arc
welding of high-strength steels —
Classification
Produits consommables pour le soudage — Électrodes enrobées
pour le soudage manuel à l'arc des aciers à haute résistance —
Classification
Reference number
ISO 18275:2018(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Compulsory and optional sections . 3
5 Symbols and requirements . 3
5.1 Symbol for the product/process . 3
5.2 Symbol for tensile properties of all-weld metal . 3
5.3 Symbol for impact properties of all-weld metal . 4
5.4 Symbol for chemical composition of all-weld metal. 5
5.5 Symbol for type of electrode covering . 7
5.6 Symbol for condition of post-weld heat treatment of all-weld metal . 8
5.7 Symbol for electrode efficiency and type of current . 9
5.8 Symbol for welding position . 9
5.9 Symbol for diffusible hydrogen content of deposited metal . .10
5.10 Mechanical property and composition requirements .10
6 Mechanical property tests .16
6.1 General .16
6.2 Preheating and interpass temperatures .16
6.3 Pass sequence .16
7 Chemical analysis .16
8 Rounding procedure .17
9 Retests .17
10 Technical delivery conditions .17
11 Examples of designation .17
Annex A (informative) Classification systems .20
Annex B (informative) Description of types of electrode covering — Classification by yield
strength and 47 J impact energy .23
Annex C (informative) Description of types of electrode covering — Classification by tensile
strength and 27 J impact energy .24
Annex D (informative) Notes on diffusible hydrogen .26
Annex E (informative) Description of chemical composition symbols — Classification by
yield strength and 47 J impact energy .27
Annex F (informative) Description of chemical composition symbols — Classification by
tensile strength and 27 J impact energy .28
Bibliography .29
ISO 18275:2018(E)
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This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 18275:2011), which has been technically
revised. The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— fillet weld testing has been removed from the document;
— requirements for diffusible hydrogen removal treatment have been revised;
— new classifications have been added: NiCrCu, E6218-N4M2 P;
— post-weld heat treatment details have been clarified on the B-side;
— Clauses 7, 8 and 9 have been updated to reflect agreed text for all ISO/TC 44/SC 3 standards.
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Introduction
This document recognizes that there are two somewhat different approaches in the global market to
classifying a given electrode, and allows for either or both to be used, to suit a particular market need.
Application of either type of classification designation (or of both, where suitable) identifies a product
as classified in accordance with this document. The classification in accordance with system A was
originally based on EN 757:1997. The classification in accordance with system B is mainly based on
standards used around the Pacific Rim.
This document provides a classification system for covered electrodes for high-strength steels in terms
of the tensile properties, impact properties and chemical composition of the all-weld metal, as well as
the type of electrode covering. The ratio of yield strength to tensile strength of weld metal is generally
higher than that of parent metal. Users should note that matching weld metal yield strength to parent
metal yield strength does not necessarily ensure that the weld metal tensile strength matches that of
the parent metal. Therefore, where the application requires matching tensile strength, selection of the
consumable should be made by reference to column 3 of Table 1A or column 2 of Table 8B.
It should be noted that the mechanical properties of all-weld metal test specimens used to classify
covered electrodes can vary from those obtained in production joints because of differences in welding
procedure such as electrode size, width of weave, welding position, and parent metal composition.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 18275:2018(E)
Welding consumables — Covered electrodes for manual
metal arc welding of high-strength steels — Classification
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for classification of covered electrodes and deposited metal
in the as-welded condition and in the post-weld heat-treated condition for manual metal arc welding
of high-strength steels with a minimum yield strength greater than 500 MPa or a minimum tensile
strength greater than 570 MPa.
This document is a combined specification providing a classification utilizing a system based on the
yield strength and an average impact energy of 47 J of the all-weld metal, or utilizing a system based on
the tensile strength and an average impact energy of 27 J of the all-weld metal.
a) Subclauses and tables which carry the suffix letter “A” are applicable only to covered electrodes
classified under the system based on the yield strength and an average impact energy of 47 J of the
all-weld metal given in this document.
b) Subclauses and tables which carry the suffix letter “B” are applicable only to covered electrodes
classified under the system based on the tensile strength and an average impact energy of 27 J of
the all-weld metal given in this document.
c) Subclauses and tables which do not have either the suffix letter “A” or the suffix letter “B” are
applicable to all covered electrodes classified under this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 544, Welding consumables — Technical delivery conditions for filler materials and fluxes — Type of
product, dimensions, tolerances and markings
ISO 2401, Covered electrodes — Determination of the efficiency, metal recovery and deposition coefficient
ISO 2560:2009, Welding consumables — Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of non-alloy and
fine grain steels — Classification
ISO 3690, Welding and allied processes — Determination of hydrogen content in arc weld metal
ISO 6847, Welding consumables — Deposition of a weld metal pad for chemical analysis
ISO 6947, Welding and allied processes — Welding positions
ISO 14344, Welding consumables — Procurement of filler materials and fluxes
ISO 15792-1, Welding consumables — Test methods — Part 1: Test methods for all-weld metal test
specimens in steel, nickel and nickel alloys
ISO 80000-1:2009, Quantities and units — Part 1: General
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
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4 Classification
4.1 General
Classification designations are based on two approaches to indicate the tensile properties and
the impact properties of the all-weld metal obtained with a given electrode. The two designation
approaches include additional designators for some other classification requirements, but not all, as
will be clear from the following subclauses. In most cases, a given commercial product can be classified
in both systems. Then either or both classification designations can be used for the product.
The classification is based on an electrode diameter of 4,0 mm.
Classification is as follows:
4.1A Classification by yield strength and 4.1B Classification by tensile strength and
47 J impact energy 27 J impact energy
The classification is divided into nine parts: The classification is divided into seven parts:
1) the first part gives a symbol indicating the 1) the first part gives a symbol indicating the
product/process to be identified; product/process to be identified;
2) the second part gives a symbol indicating the 2) the second part gives a symbol indicating the
strength and elongation of the all-weld metal strength of the all-weld metal (see Table 1B);
(see Table 1A);
3) the third part gives a symbol indicating
3) the third part gives a symbol indicating the the type of electrode covering, the type
impact properties of the all-weld metal (see of current, and the welding position (see
Table 2A); Table 4B);
4) the fourth part gives a symbol indicating the 4) the fourth part gives a symbol indicating the
chemical composition of the all-weld metal chemical composition of the all-weld metal
(see Table 3A); (see Table 3B);
5) the fifth part gives a symbol indicating the 5) the fifth part gives a symbol indicating the
type of electrode covering (see 5.5A); condition of the post-weld heat treatment
under which the all-weld metal test was
6) the sixth part gives a symbol indicating
conducted (see 5.6B);
post-weld heat treatment if this is applied
(see 5.6A); 6) the sixth part gives a symbol indicating that
the electrode has satisfied a requirement
7) the seventh part gives a symbol indicating
for 47 J impact energy at the temperature
the nominal electrode efficiency and type of
normally used for the 27 J requirement;
current (see Table 5A);
7) the seventh part gives a symbol indicating
8) the eighth part gives a symbol indicating the
the diffusible hydrogen content of the
welding position (see Table 6A);
deposited metal (see Table 7).
9) the ninth part gives a symbol indicating the
diffusible hydrogen content of the deposited
metal (see Table 7).
In both systems, the electrode classification shall include all compulsory sections and may include
optional sections as outlined in 4.2A and 4.2B.
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4.2 Compulsory and optional sections
4.2A Classification by yield strength and 4.2B Classification by tensile strength and
47 J impact energy 27 J impact energy
a) Compulsory section a) Compulsory section
This section includes the symbols for the type of This section includes the symbols for the type
product, the strength and elongation, the impact of product, the strength, the type of covering
properties, the chemical composition and the (which includes the type of current and the
type of covering, i.e. the symbols defined in 5.1, welding position), the chemical composition and
5.2A, 5.3A, 5.4A and 5.5A. the condition of heat treatment, i.e. the symbols
defined in 5.1, 5.2B, 5.4B, 5.5B and 5.6B.
b) Optional section b) Optional section
This section includes the symbols for post-weld This section includes the symbol for the optional
heat treatment, the weld metal recovery, the supplemental designator for 47 J impact energy,
type of current, the welding positions for which i.e. the symbol defined in 5.3B, and the symbol
the electrode is suitable, and the symbol for for the diffusible hydrogen content, i.e. the sym-
diffusible hydrogen content, i.e. the symbols bol defined in 5.9.
defined in 5.6A, 5.7A, 5.8A and 5.9.
The designation (see Clause 11) shall be used on packages and in the manufacturer's literature and
data sheets. Figure A.1 gives a schematic representation of the designation of electrodes classified by
yield strength and 47 J impact energy (system A). Figure A.2 gives a schematic representation of the
designation of electrodes classified by tensile strength and 27 J impact energy (system B).
5 Symbols and requirements
5.1 Symbol for the product/process
The symbol for the covered electrode used in the manual metal arc process shall be the letter E.
5.2 Symbol for tensile properties of all-weld metal
5.2A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 5.2B Classification by tensile strength and
impact energy 27 J impact energy
The symbols in Table 1A indicate the yield The symbols in Table 1B indicate the tensile
strength, tensile strength and elongation of the strength of the all-weld metal in the as-welded
all-weld metal in the as-welded condition or, if condition, in the post-weld heat-treated condi-
a T is added to the designation, after post-weld tion, or in both conditions, determined in ac-
heat treatment as described in 5.6, determined cordance with Clause 6. The yield strength and
in accordance with Clause 6. elongation requirements depend on the specific
chemical composition, heat treatment condi-
tion and covering type, as well as on the tensile
strength requirements, as given for the complete
classification in Table 8B.
NOTE Post-weld heat treatment (sometimes referred to as stress relief heat treatment) can alter the
mechanical properties of the weld from those obtained in the as-welded condition.
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Table 1A — Symbol for tensile properties Table 1B — Symbol for tensile strength
of all-weld metal of all-weld metal
(Classification by yield strength (Classification by tensile strength
and 47 J impact energy) and 27 J impact energy)
Minimum tensile
Minimum Tensile Minimum
strength
b
yield strength elongation
Symbol Symbol
a
strength
MPa MPa %
MPa
55 550 610 to 780 18 59 590
62 620 690 to 890 18 62 620
69 690 760 to 960 17 69 690
79 790 880 to 1 080 16 76 760
89 890 980 to 1 180 15 78 780
83 830
a
For yield strength, the lower yield strength
(R ) shall be used when yielding occurs, otherwise
eL
the 0,2 % proof strength (R ) shall be used.
p0,2
b
The gauge length is equal to five times the test
specimen diameter.
5.3 Symbol for impact properties of all-weld metal
5.3A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 5.3B Classification by tensile strength and
impact energy 27 J impact energy
The symbols in Table 2A indicate the tempera- There is no specific symbol for impact proper-
ture at which an average impact energy of 47 J is ties. The complete classification in Table 8B
achieved under the conditions given in Clause 6. determines the temperature at which an impact
Three test specimens shall be tested. Only one energy of 27 J is achieved in the as-welded condi-
individual value may be lower than 47 J, but it tion or in the post-weld heat-treated condition
shall not be lower than 32 J. When an all-weld under the conditions given in Clause 6. Five test
metal has been classified for a certain tempera- specimens shall be tested. The lowest and highest
ture, this automatically covers any higher tem- values obtained shall be disregarded. Two of the
perature in Table 2A. three remaining values shall be greater than the
specified 27 J level, one of the three may be lower
but shall not be less than 20 J. The average of the
three remaining values shall be at least 27 J.
The addition of the optional symbol U, imme-
diately after the symbol for condition of heat
treatment, indicates that the supplemental
requirement of 47 J impact energy at the normal
27 J impact test temperature has also been
satisfied. For the 47 J impact requirement, the
number of specimens tested and values obtained
shall meet the requirements of 5.3A.
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Table 2A — Symbol for impact properties
of all-weld metal
(Classification by yield strength
and 47 J impact energy)
Temperature for
minimum average
Symbol
impact energy 47 J
°C
Z No requirements
A +20
0 0
2 −20
3 −30
4 −40
5 −50
6 −60
7 −70
8 −80
NOTE Post-weld heat treatment (sometimes referred to as stress relief heat treatment) can alter the
mechanical properties of the weld from those obtained in the as-welded condition.
5.4 Symbol for chemical composition of all-weld metal
5.4A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 5.4B Classification by tensile strength and
impact energy 27 J impact energy
The symbols in Table 3A indicate the chemical The symbols in Table 3B indicate the principal
composition of the all-weld metal, determined in alloying elements, and sometimes the nominal
accordance with Clause 7. alloy level of the most significant alloy element,
of the all-weld metal, determined in accordance
with Clause 7. The symbol for chemical composi-
tion does not immediately follow the symbol for
strength, but follows the symbol for covering
type. The complete compulsory classification
designation, given in 5.10B, determines the exact
chemical composition requirements for a par-
ticular electrode classification.
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Table 3A — Symbol for chemical composition Table 3B — Symbol for chemical composition
of all-weld metal of all-weld metal
(Classification by yield strength (Classification by tensile strength
and 47 J impact energy) and 27 J impact energy)
a,b
Alloy sym- Chemical composition Alloy symbol Chemical composition
bol % (by mass) % (by mass)
Mn Ni Cr Mo Principal alloy Nominal level
element(s)
MnMo 1,4 to 2,0 — — 0,3 to 0,6 Mn 1,5
3 M2
Mn1Ni 1,4 to 2,0 0,6 to 1,2 — — Mo 0,4
1NiMo 1,4 0,6 to 1,2 — 0,3 to 0,6 Mn 2,0
4 M2
1,5NiMo 1,4 1,2 to 1,8 — 0,3 to 0,6 Mo 0,4
2NiMo 1,4 1,8 to 2,6 — 0,3 to 0,6 Mn 1,5
3 M3
Mn1NiMo 1,4 to 2,0 0,6 to 1,2 — 0,3 to 0,6 Mo 0,5
Mn2NiMo 1,4 to 2,0 1,8 to 2,6 — 0,3 to 0,6 Ni 0,5
N1M1
Mn2NiCrMo 1,4 to 2,0 1,8 to 2,6 0,3 to 0,6 0,3 to 0,6 Mo 0,2
Mn2Ni1CrMo 1,4 to 2,0 1,8 to 2,6 0,6 to 1,0 0,3 to 0,6 Ni 1,0
N2M1
c
Any other agreed composition
Z Mo 0,2
a
If not specified, Mo < 0,2; Ni < 0,3; Cr < 0,2; V < 0,05; N3M1 Ni 1,5
Nb < 0,05; Cu < 0,3; 0,03 ≤ C ≤ 0,10; P < 0,025; S < 0,020;
Mo 0,2
Si < 0,80.
N3M2 Ni 1,5
b
Single values are maxima. Mo 0,4
c
Consumables for which the chemical composition is not Ni 2,0
N4M1
listed shall be symbolized similarly and prefixed by the
Mo 0,2
letter Z. The chemical composition ranges are not speci-
fied and it is possible that two electrodes with the same Z Ni 2,0
N4M2
classification are not interchangeable.
Mo 0,4
Ni 2,0
N4M3
Mo 0,5
Ni 2,5
N5M1
Mo 0,2
Ni 2,5
N5M4
Mo 0,6
Ni 4,5
N9M3
Mo 0,5
N13L Ni 6,5
Ni 1,5
N3CM1 Cr 0,2
Mo 0,2
Ni 1,8
N4CM2 Cr 0,3
Mo 0,4
Ni 2,0
N4C2M1 Cr 0,7
Mo 0,3
Ni 2,0
N4C2M2 Cr 1,0
Mo 0,4
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Ni 2,5
N5CM3 Cr 0,3
Mo 0,5
Ni 3,5
N7CM3 Cr 0,3
Mo 0,5
Mn 1,2
P1 Ni 1,0
Mo 0,5
Mn 1,3
P2 Ni 1,0
Mo 0,5
a
G Any other agreed composition
a
Consumables for which the chemical composition is not
listed shall be symbolized similarly and prefixed by the
letter G. The chemical composition ranges are not speci-
fied and it is possible that two electrodes with the same G
classification are not interchangeable.
5.5 Symbol for type of electrode covering
5.5A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 5.5B Classification by tensile strength and
impact energy 27 J impact energy
Most electrodes of this type have a basic cover- The type of covering of a covered electrode de-
ing and the symbol for this shall be B. pends substantially on the types of slag-forming
component. The type of covering also deter-
Cellulosic and other electrode coverings shall be
mines the positions suitable for welding and the
in accordance with ISO 2560:2009, 4.5A.
type of current, in accordance with Table 4B.
NOTE A description of the characteristics of
each of the types of covering is given in Annex B.
ISO 18275:2018(E)
Table 4B — Symbol for type of covering
(Classification by tensile strength
and 27 J impact energy)
Sym- Type of Welding
b
Type of current
a
bol covering positions
10 Cellulosic All DC (+)
11 Cellulosic All AC or DC (+)
c
13 Rutile All AC or DC (+)
c
15 Basic All DC (+)
c
16 Basic All AC or DC (+)
c
Basic + iron All AC or DC (+)
powder
d
45 Basic All DC (+)
NOTE A description of the characteristics of each of
the types of covering is given in Annex C.
a
The welding positions shall be in accordance with
ISO 6947.
b
Alternating current = AC; direct current = DC;
electrode positive = (+); electrode positive or elec-
trode negative = (±).
c
The indication “all positions” may or may not in-
clude vertical down welding. This shall be specified
in the manufacturer's trade literature.
d
Excluding vertical up welding.
5.6 Symbol for condition of post-weld heat treatment of all-weld metal
5.6A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 5.6B Classification by tensile strength and
impact energy 27 J impact energy
The letter T indicates that strength, elongation If the electrode has been classified in the as-
and impact properties in the classification of the welded condition, the symbol A shall be added to
deposited metal are obtained after a post-weld the classification. If the electrode has been clas-
heat treatment between 560 °C and 600 °C for sified in the post-weld heat-treated condition the
1 h +10/−0 min. The test piece shall be left in the post-weld heat treatment shall be 620 °C ± 15 °C
furnace to cool down to 300 °C. for 1 h +10/−0 min except for E6218-N4M2 P
which shall be 8 h ± 10 min or 580 °C ± 15 °C for
1 h +10/−0 min in the case of chemical composi-
tion N13L, and the symbol P shall be added to
the classification. If the electrode has been clas-
sified in both conditions, the symbol AP shall be
added to the classification. See Table 9B for the
use of A and P in specific classifications.
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The furnace shall be at a temperature not higher
than 300 °C when the test assembly is placed
in it. The heating rate, from that point to the
specified holding temperature, shall not exceed
300 °C/h. When the holding time has been com-
pleted, the assembly shall be allowed to cool in
the furnace to a temperature below 300 °C at a
rate not exceeding 200 °C/h. The assembly may
be removed from the furnace at any temperature
below 300 °C, and allowed to cool in still air to
room temperature.
5.7 Symbol for electrode efficiency and type of current
5.7A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 5.7B Classification by tensile strength and
impact energy 27 J impact energy
The symbols in Table 5A indicate the electrode There is no specific symbol for electrode ef-
efficiency, determined in accordance with ficiency and type of current. Type of current
ISO 2401 with the type of current shown in is included in the symbol for type of covering
Table 5A. (Table 4B). Electrode efficiency is not addressed.
Table 5A — Symbol for nominal electrode
efficiency and type of current
(Classification by yield strength
and 47 J impact energy)
Electrode
a
Symbol efficiency Type of current
%
1 ≤ 105 AC and DC
2 ≤ 105 DC
3 > 105 ≤ 125 AC and DC
4 > 105 ≤ 125 DC
5 > 125 ≤ 160 AC and DC
6 > 125 ≤ 160 DC
7 >160 AC and DC
8 >160 DC
a
If an electrode is suitable for both DC and
AC operation, the electrode efficiency shall be
based on AC testing only.
5.8 Symbol for welding position
5.8A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 5.8B Classification by tensile strength and
impact energy 27 J impact energy
The symbols in Table 6A for welding positions There is no specific symbol for welding position.
indicate the positions for which the electrode is The welding position requirements are included
suitable. with the symbol for type of covering (Table 4B).
ISO 18275:2018(E)
Table 6A — Symbol for welding position
(Classification by yield strength
and 47 J impact energy)
Welding positions according
Symbol
to ISO 6947
1 PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF, PG
2 PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF
3 PA, PB
4 PA
5 PA, PB, PG
5.9 Symbol for diffusible hydrogen content of deposited metal
The symbols in Table 7 indicate the diffusible hydrogen content determined in the metal deposited from
an electrode of size 4,0 mm in accordance with the method given in ISO 3690. The current used shall
be 70 % to 90 % of the maximum value recommended by the manufacturer. Electrodes recommended
for use with AC shall be tested using AC. Electrodes recommended for DC only shall be tested using DC
with the electrode positive [DC(+)].
The manufacturer shall provide information on the recommended type of current and drying conditions
for achieving the diffusible hydrogen levels.
Table 7 — Symbol for diffusible hydrogen content of deposited metal
Diffusible hydrogen content
Symbol max.
ml/100 g of deposited weld metal
H5 5
H10 10
H15 15
See Annex D for additional information about diffusible hydrogen.
5.10 Mechanical property and composition requirements
5.10A Classification by yield strength 5.10B Classification by tensile strength and
and 47 J impact energy 27 J impact energy
The mechanical property and chemical compo- The mechanical property and chemical composi-
sition requirements are determined from the tion requirements are only determined from the
symbols with reference to Tables 1A, 2A and 3A. complete compulsory section of the electrode
No additional information is required. designation. Mechanical property requirements
are specified in Table 8B. Chemical composition
requirements are specified in Table 9B.
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Table 8B — Mechanical property requirements
(Classification by tensile strength and 27 J impact energy)
a,b
Tensile Yield strength Minimum Temperature of
a c
Classification, strength elongation Charpy V notch
e
compulsory section determination
MPa MPa % °C
E5916-3 M2 A and/or P 590 490 16 −20
E5916-N1M1 A and/or P 590 490 16 −20
E5916-N5M1 A and/or P 590 490 16 −60
E5918-N1M1 A and/or P 590 490 16 −20
E6210-G A and/or P 620 530 15 —
E6210-P1 A 620 530 15 −30
E6211-G A and/or P 620 530 15 —
E6213-G A and/or P 620 530 12 —
E6215-G A and/or P 620 530 15 —
E6216-G A and/or P 620 530 15 —
E6218-G A and/or P 620 530 15 —
E6215-N13L P 620 530 15 −115
E6215-3 M2 P 620 530 15 −50
E6216-3 M2 A and/or P 620 530 15 −20
E6216-N1M1 A and/or P 620 530 15 −20
E6216-N2M1 A and/or P 620 530 15 −20
E6216-N4M1 A and/or P 620 530 15 −40
E6216-N5M1 A and/or P 620 530 15 −60
E6218-3 M2 P 620 530 15 −50
E6218-3 M3 P 620 530 15 −50
E6218-N1M1 A and/or P 620 530 15 −20
E6218-N2M1 A and/or P 620 530 15 −20
d
E6218-N3M1 A 620 540 to 620 21 −50
E6218-N4M2 P 620 530 15 −30
E6218-P2 A 620 530 15 −30
E6245-P2 A 620 530 15 −30
E6910-G A and/or P 690 600 14 —
E6911-G A and/or P 690 600 14 —
E6913-G A and/or P 690 600 11 —
E6915-G A and/or P 690 600 14 —
E6916-G A and/or P 690 600 14 —
E6918-G A and/or P 690 600 14 —
E6915-4 M2 P 690 600 14 −50
a
Single values are minima.
b
For yield strength, the lower yield strength, R , shall be used when yielding occurs. Otherwise, the 0,2 % proof
eL
strength, R , shall be used.
p0,2
c
The gauge length is equal to five times the specimen diameter.
d
For 2,4 mm electrodes, the upper limit may be 35 MPa greater.
e
Not specified = —.
ISO 18275:2018(E)
Table 8B (continued)
a,b
Tensile Yield strength Minimum Temperature of
a c
Classification, strength elongation Charpy V notch
e
compulsory section determination
MPa MPa % °C
E6916-4 M2 P 690 600 14 −50
E6916-N3CM1 A 690 600 14 −20
E6916-N4M3 A and/or P 690 600 14 −20
E6916-N7CM3 A 690 600 14 −60
E6918-4 M2 P 690 600 14 −50
E6945-P2 A 690 600 14 −30
d
E6918-N3M2 A 690 610 to 690 18 −50
E7610-G A and/or P 760 670 13 —
E7611-G A and/or P 760 670 13 —
E7613-G A and/or P 760 670 11 —
E7615-G A and/or P 760 670 13 —
E7616-G A and/or P 760 670 13 —
E7618-G A and/or P 760 670 13 —
d
E7618-N4M2 A 760 680 to 760 18 −50
E7816-N4CM2 A 780 690 13 −20
E7816-N4C2M1 A 780 690 13 −40
E7816-N5M4 A 780 690 13 −60
E7816-N5CM3 A and/or P 780 690 13 −20
E7816-N9M3 A 780 690 13 −80
E8310-G A and/or P 830 740 12 —
E8311-G A and/or P 830 740 12 —
E8313-G A and/or P 830 740 10 —
E8315-G A and/or P 830 740 12 —
E8316-G A and/or P 830 740 12 —
E8318-G A and/or P 830 740 12 —
d
E8318-N4C2M2 A 830 745 to 830 16 −50
a
Single values are minima.
b
For yield strength, the lower yield strength, R , shall be used when yielding occurs. Otherwise, the 0,2 % proof
eL
strength, R , shall be used.
p0,2
c
The gauge length is equal to five times the specimen diameter.
d
For 2,4 mm electrodes, the upper limit may be 35 MPa greater.
e
Not specified = —.
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Table 9B — Chemical composition requirements
(Classification by tensile strength and 27 J impact energy)
Chemical composition
Classification,
a
% (by mass)
compulsory
section
C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo Others
E5916-3 M2 A 1,00 to 0,25 to
0,12 0,60 0,03 0,03 0,90 — —
and/or P 1,75 0,45
E5916-N1M1 A 0,70 to 0,30 to 0,10 to
0,12 0,80 0,03 0,03 — —
and/or P 1,50 1,00 0,40
E5916-N5M1 A 0,60 to 2,00 to
0,12 0,80 0,03 0,03 — 0,30 —
and/or P 1,20 2,75
E5918-N1M1 A 0,70 to 0,30 to 0,10 to
0,12 0,80 0,03 0,03 — —
and/or P 1,50 1,00 0,40
b
V: 0,10
E6210-G A
b b b b b
— 0,80 1,00 — — 0,50 0,30 0,20
and/or P
b
Cu: 0,20
E6210–P1 A 0,20 0,60 1,20 0,03 0,03 1,00 0,30 0,50 V: 0,10
b
V: 0,10
E6211-G A
b b b b b
— 0,80 1,00 — — 0,50 0,30 0,20
and/or P
b
Cu: 0,20
b
V: 0,10
E6213-G A
b b b b b
— 0,80 1,00 — — 0,50 0,30 0,20
and/or P
b
Cu: 0,20
b
V: 0,10
E6215-G A
b b b b b
— 0,80 1,00 — — 0,50 0,30 0,20
and/or P
b
Cu: 0,20
b
V: 0,10
E6216-G A
b b b b b
— 0,80 1,00 — — 0,50 0,30 0,20
and/or P
b
Cu: 0,20
b
V: 0,10
E6218-G A
b b b b b
— 0,80 1,00 — — 0,50 0,30 0,20
and/or P b
Cu: 0,20
0,90 to
E6218-P2 A 0,12 0,80 0,03 0,03 1,00 0,20 0,50 V: 0,05
1,70
0,40 to 6,00 to
E6215-N13L P 0,05 0,50 0,03 0,03 — — —
1,00
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