MATERIALES

COMPARISON OF COATED ELECTRODES

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Covered electrodes require an amperage range to melt properly; it is important to know the current characteristics, penetration type, and arc transfer. The table below indicates the main coating characteristics.

COATING TYPECURRENT TYPEARC TYPE AND TRANSFERPENETRATIONCOATING TYPEHYDROGEN CONTENT
10DCEPForceful, with spatter.  Spray TransferDeepCellulosicHigh. 200 ml/100g
11AC/ DCEPForceful, with spatter.  Spray TransferDeepCellulosicHigh. 200 ml/100g
12AC/DCEP/ENMedium, low spatter. Spray Transfer.MediumRutileMedium. 15 ml/100g
13AC/DCEP/ENSoft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer.Low.RutileMedium. 15 ml/100g
14AC/DCEP/ENSoft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer.MediumRutile + 30% Iron PowderMedium. 15 ml/100g
15DCEPMedium, low spatter.  Globular Transfer.MediumBasicLow. 2 ml/100g
16AC /DCEPMedium, low spatter.  Globular Transfer.MediumBasicLow. 2 ml/100g
18AC/DCEPMedium, low spatter.  Globular Transfer.MediumBasic + 30% Iron PowderBasic. 2 ml/100g
19AC/DCEP/ENSoft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer.HighRutile – AcidMedium. 15 ml/100g
20AC/DCEP/ENSoft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer.HighAcidMedium. 15 ml/100g
22AC/ DCENSoft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer.HighAcidMedium. 15 ml/100g
24AC/DCEP/ENSoft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer.HighRutile + 50% Iron PowderMedium. 15 ml/100g
27AC/DCEP/ENSoft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer.MediumAcid + 50% Iron PowderMedium. 15 ml/100g
28AC/DCEPMedium, spatter-free.  Spray Transfer.MediumBasic + 50% Iron PowderLow. 2 ml/100g
48AC/DCEPMedium, spatter-free.  Spray Transfer.MediumBasic + 30% Iron PowderLow. 2 ml/100g
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