$1757.72 USD
E81T8-A4-Ni2 / E81T8-A4-G self-shielded cored wire for pipelines
Böhler Pipeshield 81 T8-FD (AWS E81T8-A4-Ni2) by voestalpine Böhler Welding is a nickel-alloyed self-shielded cored wire for semi-automatic vertical-down welding of higher-strength pipelines and low-alloy steel structures. This item is 2.00 mm in diameter.
Key advantages
- Self-shielded: no gas, ideal on site.
- Vertical-down semi-automatic.
- Tough: 170 J at -30 °C · ≥ 27 J at -40 °C.
- Approvals: NAKS and GAZPROM.
Applications
- Steel pipelines.
- Low-alloy steel structures.
- Field work without gas.
Technical specifications
| Classification | AWS A5.29: E81T8-A4-Ni2 / E81T8-A4-G |
| Diameter | 2.00 mm |
| Packaging | Box of 5 x 6 kg spools |
| Approvals | NAKS · GAZPROM |
| Process | Self-shielded FCAW · vertical-down |
| Tensile strength | 600 MPa (yield 500 MPa) |
| Elongation | 25% |
| Charpy V impact | 170 J at -30 °C · ≥ 27 J at -40 °C |
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Technician's tip: weld vertical-down using pipeline technique; being self-shielded it needs no gas, but protect the arc from strong drafts and keep the stick-out recommended by the manufacturer.
Why buy from Soldaduras?
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