1198 – Manganese Aluminum Flux Coated Electrode

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INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS

AWS/ASME A 5.3 E 3003

DIN: 1732: EL Si-Al Mn

FEATURES & APPLICATIONS

For arc welding aluminums alloyed with manganese and magnesium. Also excellent for joining dissimilar grades of aluminum and for seawater applications.

Aluminum arc welding electrode with exclusive self lifting slag. Other aluminum grades such as 12%Si, 5%Si and E 1100, etc. are also available.

  • Unique self lifting slag.
  • Pure white long shelf life extruded flux coating outlasts conventional products in moisture resistance.
  • Can be manufactured in a variety of custom colors.
  • Available in hermetically sealed PURE ALUMINUM pull ring cans or vacuum packed foil bags for extended shelf life.
All Weld Metal Analysis (Typical Weight %)

Flux Color: White or Custom Colors

SiCuFeZnMnBeZrTiAl
0.14.070.23.0021.3.0001.0004.009Bal.
Typical Mechanical Properties

Undiluted Weld Metal Maximum Value Up to:

Tensile Strength 34,000 psi (250 N/MPa)

Yield Strength 20,000 psi (150 N/MPa)

Elongation 10%

Welding Current & Instructions

Recommended Current: DC Reverse (+)

Diameter (mm)3/32 (2.5)1/8 (3.25)5/32 (4.0)
Minimum Amperage5070110
Maximum Amperage80120150

Welding Techniques: Start by using the upper portion of the amperage range. Feed the electrode quickly and move fast maintaining a very close arc gap.

Welding Positions: Flat, Horizontal

Deposition Rates:

Diameter
(mm)
Length
(mm)
Weldmetal/
Electrode
Electrodes
per lb (kg) of
Weldmetal
Arc Time of
Deposition
min/lb (kg)
Amperage
Settings
Recovery
Rate
3/32 (2.5)14″(350).14oz (4.3g)114 (251)110 (242)7090%
1/8 (3.25)14″ (350).23oz (6.5g)70 (153)62 (136)11090%
5/32 (4.0)14″ (350).33oz (9.6g)48 (107)47 (103)13590%
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 / lb493323
Electrodes / kg1087351