Description
A reliable, general purpose electrode for manual metal arc welding of carbon steels, carbon manganese steels and fine-grained carbon manganese steels with elevated yield strength. OK 48.00 deposits a tough, crack-resistant weld metal. The coating is of the low moisture absorption type. High welding speed in the vertical-up position. OK 48.00 is insensitive to the composition of the base material within fairly wide limits. The electrode can be used for welding structures where difficult stress conditions cannot be avoided.
Features
- H4 R approved
- Low diffusible hydrogen to reduce the risk for cold cracking
- Outstanding low moisture pick up
- High efficiency bringing productivity
- Extremely good weldability in vertical up position
- Exceptional weld appearance
Industries
- Civil Construction
- Energy
- Industrial and General Fabrication
- Marine and Offshore
- Light Fabrication
Details
ESAB’s next-generation OK 48.00 electrode improves on our already successful design. OK 48.00, now H4R, offers the same efficiency, mechanical properties and superior weldability in a modern formulation engineered to decrease moisture pick-up in high humidity conditions. Resistance to moisture absorption pick-up helps prevent hydrogen cracking and aids in elimination of porosity, especially critical in the offshore construction industry.
