Polaris 18 Arc Rod

SKU: RM-1733B

For maintenance and fabrication of construction grade steel. Polaris 18 was developed as a superior replacement for standard 7018. Polaris 18 is ideal for the repair or joining of construction grade steel, or for fabrication/repair of angle iron, channel, I-beams, H-beams, pipe, cold rolled steel, mild steel, low alloy steel and hot, rolled steel. Download PDF

Features

Excellent Coating Stability
Meets or Exceeds A.W.S. E-7018 Specifications
Machinable Weld Deposits
82,000psi Tensile Strength
63,000psi Yield Strength
Charpy rating of 60 ft. lbs. @-20 F

Applications

Polaris 18 is ideal for the repair or joining of construction grade steel, or for fabrication/repair of angle iron, channel, I-beams, H-beams, pipe, cold rolled steel, mild steel, low alloy steel and hot, rolled steel.

Recommended Settings

AC or DCEP (+/- 20% of recommended settings)

Recommended Settings:
3/32” Diameter – 85 amps
1/8” Diameter – 120 amps
5/32” Diameter – 160 amps

Best Practices

Clean and prepare base metal in accordance with the recommended welding practice.
Maintain a lead angle of 15° to 20° with a medium arc length.
Remove slag between passes.
From $1.00 - $350.00

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