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EB146 Basic Welding Electrode (E7018, 3.2 mm × 450 mm, 6.0 kg, ~124 pcs)

SKU: BG226

$52.50

The ESAB EB146 (E7018) is a heavy-coated basic electrode designed for welding structural components made of low-carbon steels with normal and increased strength. It is especially recommended for elements exposed to high static and dynamic loads, making it ideal for shipbuilding, civil infrastructure, machinery manufacturing, and energy sector applications.

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The ESAB – EB146 Basic Welding Electrode (E7018, 3.2 mm × 450 mm, 6.0 kg pack, ~124 pcs) is designed for demanding structural welding applications requiring high strength and reliability. Classified as AWS E7018, it provides a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 psi and features a low-hydrogen, iron-powder coating that produces crack-resistant welds with diffusible hydrogen below 3 ml/100 g. It operates on AC or DC+ (reverse polarity) with a recommended current range of 70–110 A.

The EB146 electrode supports all welding positions, including vertical-up and vertical-down fillet welding, and produces a stable arc with low spatter and easily removable slag for clean welds. To preserve its low-hydrogen characteristics, it should be re-dried at 350°C for 2 hours before use.

Common applications include shipbuilding, offshore structures, bridges, cranes, pylons, heavy structural beams, pressure vessels, industrial machinery, and power generation equipment.

Each pack contains approximately 124 electrodes (3.2 mm × 450 mm) with a total weight of 6.0 kg. The electrode complies with AWS E7018 H4R and EN ISO 2560-A: E 38 3 B 42 H5 standards and holds multiple approvals including ABS, CE, DNV, GL, PRS, TÜV, and UDT. Typical weld metal composition includes 0.07% C, 0.40% Si, and 0.80% Mn, ensuring balanced mechanical performance.

 

TECHNICAL DETAILS:

Specification Details
Brand ESAB
Model EB146
Classification AWS: E7018 H4R ; EN ISO 2560-A: E 38 3 B 42 H5
Electrode Diameter 3.2 mm
Electrode Length 450 mm
Packaging 6.0 kg pack (~124 pcs)
Coating Type Basic, low-hydrogen, iron-powder
Tensile Strength ≥70,000 psi (540–620 N/mm²)
Yield Strength ≤380 MPa (≥450 N/mm² typical)
Elongation ≥27%
Impact Toughness ≥80 J @ -30°C
Welding Current AC / DC+ ; 70–110 A recommended
Pre-use Drying 350°C for 2 hours
Chemical Composition C: 0.07% ; Si: 0.40% ; Mn: 0.80%
Approvals ABS 3Y H5 ; CE EN 13479 ; DB 10.058.03 ; DNV 3Y H10 ; GL 3Y H5 ; PRS 3Y H5 ; TÜV 06595 ; UDT

 

 

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