1171 – Purple/Violet High Tensile Mild Steel

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INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS

AWS/ASME A 5.5 E 9013 G

DIN: NONE

FEATURES & APPLICATIONS

For joining common steels where extra strength is required in the weld. Exceptional where vertical welds have to be made.

  • Totally unique “High Tensile Mild Steel” electrode that excels at vertical welding.
  • Easy to use in all positions.
  • Extra high tensile strength 97,000 psi (705 MPa).
  • Special violet colored flux establishes immediate recognition.
All Weld Metal Analysis (Typical Weight %)

Flux Color: Violet

CNiMnMoSiSPCrFe
.07.60.60.08.40.01.02.27bal
Typical Mechanical Properties

Undiluted Weld Metal Maximum Value Up to:

Tensile Strength: 97,000 PSI (705 MPa)

Yield Strength: 78,500 PSI (565 MPa)

Elongation: 17%

Welding Current & Instructions

Recommended Current: DC Reverse (+) or AC

Diameter (mm)3/32 (2.5)1/8 (3.25)5/32 (4.0)
Minimum Amperage6070120
Maximum Amperage80110150

Welding Techniques: Hold a very short arc. In the vertical position, electrode can actually be dragged.

Welding Positions: Flat, Vertical up, Vertical down, Horizontal, Overhead

Deposition Rates:

Diameter
(mm)
Length
(mm)
Weldmetal/
Electrode
Electrodes per lb (kg) of WeldmetalArc Time of Deposition min/lb (kg)Amperage Settings
3/32 (2.5)14″ (350).30oz (8g)53 (117)36 (79)70
1/8 (3.2)14″ (350).62oz (17g)26 (57)25 (55)90
5/32 (4.0)14″ (350)1oz (28g)16 (35)20 (44)135
APPROXIMATE ELECTRODE PACKAGING & DIMENSIONS
Diameter (mm)3/32 (2.5)1/8 (3.25)5/32 (4.0)
Length (mm)14″ (350)14″ (350)14″ (350)
Electrodes / lb291610
Electrodes / kg643522