ESAB KV4

ESAB KV7

A basic coated low hydrogen electrode for welding 5 Cr-0.5 Mo steels

A basic coated low hydrogen electrode for welding 9Cr-1Mo steels

Classification

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AWS A5.5: E 8018-B6

Classification

IS 1395: E 55 BB 620

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AWS A5.5: E 8018-B8

IS 1395: E 55 BB 820

DESCRIPTION
ESAB KV4 is a basic coated all position electrode used for welding of creep resistant,
Cr-Mo bearing steel. Deposited metal is highly resistant to heat and corrosion. This
electrode is highly suited for welding steel having 4 to 6% Chromium and 0.5%
Molybdenum. The design of the slag system, good arc characteristics, stable arc in
all positions, minimum spatter level and smooth weld bead appeal to the welder.
Weld deposit is of radiographic quality.

DESCRIPTION
ESAB KV7 is basic coated all position electrode for welding of creep - resistant
steels alloyed with 9Cr-1Mo. The weldmetal obtained is ductile and resistant to impact.
The weldmetal is highly resistant to corrosion and hydrogen attack at high
temperatures. The arc and current carrying characteristics, minimum spatter and
smoke level and stable arc in all positions appeal to the welder. The weldmetal is of
radiographic quality and appearance is smooth and even.

WELDING CURRENT: DC+

WELDING CURRENT: DC+

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
ESAB KV4 finds extensive use in the chemical and petrochemical industries, oil
industries where it has to resist corrosion and hydrogen attack at high temperatures.
It is also used for welding parts of aircraft made out of SAE 4130 steels, heat treatable
steels etc. Also suitable for welding 5% chromium steel castings for use at elevated
temperatures.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
ESAB KV7 is intended for welding of steels with similar composition. These steels
are often found in oil refineries, chemical and petrochemical industries, power plants
where it has to resist corrosion and hydrogen attack at high temperatures.

Chemical Composition (%)

TYPICAL ALL WELDMETAL PROPERTIES

Chemical Composition (%)

Mechanical Properties

0.06

Cr

5.60

YS

490 N/mm2

Mn

0.80

Mo

0.60

UTS

575 N/mm2

Si

0.30

0.018

EL (L=4d)

24%

0.018

Mechanical Properties

0.06

0.018

YS

490 N/mm2

Si

0.30

Mo

1.00

UTS

600 N/mm2

Cr

9.1

Mn

0.70

EL (L=4d)

22%

Ni

0.20

0.018

CURRENT RANGE & PACKING DATA

Size
(mm)

CURRENT RANGE & PACKING DATA

Size
(mm)

TYPICAL ALL WELDMETAL PROPERTIES

Length Current Range

(mm)
(Amps)

No. of Electrodes in a
Carton Cardboard box

2.50

350

65-95

135

540

3.15

350

75-130

95

380

4.00

350

115-165

60

240

5.00

450

180-240

45

180

Length Current Range

(mm)
(Amps)

No. of Electrodes in a
Carton Cardboard box

2.50

350

60-100

135

540

3.15

350

90-130

95

380

4.00

350

110-165

60

240

5.00

450

175-240

45

180

PACKING: Electrodes are packed in cartons and four of these cartons are shrink

PACKING: Electrodes are packed in cartons and four of these cartons are shrink
wrapped in a cardboard box.

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