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Weld Star - SG1 (ER 70S-3) Mild Steel TIG Wire 5kg

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  • Mild Steel TIG Wire
  • ER 70S-3
  • 5KG

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Copper-Coated Welding Wire | Features and Applications

Copper-Coated Welding Wire

High-quality welding wire engineered for carbon and carbon-manganese steels.

Features and Applications

Key Features

  • Versatility in Welding: Ideal for joining thin sheet metals, suitable for delicate and precise applications.
  • Reliable for Heavy-Duty Use: Widely utilized in general construction, shipbuilding, bridge construction, tanks, boilers, and earthworks.
  • Premium Material Quality: Produced using virgin raw materials sourced exclusively from specialized steel mills, ensuring consistent reliability and unmatched quality.
  • Certifications at Your Fingertips: Test certificates available online at wilkinsonstar247.com.

Applications

  • Construction and Infrastructure: Perfect for welding structural components in buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.
  • Shipbuilding: Reliable for fabricating and repairing ship hulls and structural components.
  • Pressure Vessels and Boilers: Ensures durability and strength in tanks and boilers.
  • Earthmoving Equipment: Provides robust and long-lasting welds in heavy machinery used for earthworks.

Typical Base Materials

Compatible with a broad range of materials for various welding scenarios, including:

  • General Structural Steels: S185, S235, S275, S355.
  • Shipbuilding Grades: A, B, D, AH32, DH36.
  • Pipeline Steels: L210, L240, L290, L360, and their subgrades.
  • Pressure Vessel Steels: P235GH, P265GH, P295GH, P355GH.
  • High-Strength Steels: S420, S275M, S275ML, S355M, S355ML, S420M, S420ML.

*Note: This is an illustrative, not exhaustive, list of materials.

Standards Compliance

  • EN ISO 636-A: W 42 4 2Si.
  • AWS A5.18: ER 70S-3.

Chemical Composition (Typical)

Element C% Si% Mn% P% S% Cu% Cr% Ni% Mo% Al% V% Zr+Ti%
Typical % 0.070 0.65 1.15 <0.020 <0.020 <0.25 <0.15 <0.15 <0.050 <0.020 <0.030 <0.15

Mechanical Properties (Typical)

  • Tensile Strength: 530 MPa
  • Yield Strength: 430 MPa
  • Elongation: 24%
  • Impact Strength: >80 J at -40ºC

*Note: Properties may vary based on heat, shielding gas, welding parameters, and other factors.

Shielding Gases

TIG Welding: EN ISO 14175 - I1 (Argon).

Welding Positions

Supports all major welding positions as per EN ISO 6947:

  • PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF, PG.

Packaging Data

Diameter Length Weight
1.60 mm 1000 mm 5 Kg
2.40 mm 1000 mm 5 Kg
3.20 mm 1000 mm 5 Kg

Liability Disclaimer: While we strive to ensure the accuracy of this information, it is subject to change without notice. Please use it as general guidance.

More Information
Brand Weld Star
Lead Time 1-2 Working Days
Wire Type Mild Steel
Short Description
  • Mild Steel TIG Wire
  • ER 70S-3
  • 5KG

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Weld Star - SG1 (ER 70S-3) Mild Steel TIG Wire 5kg