Features

• Moisture resistant coatings are incorporated in all AtomArc® electrodes
• The flux coatings are manufactured to effectively resist moisture pick up in opened containers
• The improved coating provides an extra degree of reliability, especially for electrodes exposed to high humidity environments
• AtomArc® 10018-MM electrodes are used to weld low-alloy, high-tensile steels where welds of 100 ksi (690 MPa) minimum tensile strength is required
• This electrode is recommended for use in the weld repair and fabrication of Mn-Mo steel castings and armor plate
• Moisture testing results are conducted in accordance with AWS A5.1 and A5.5 specifications
• AWS structural code allows a maximum of 0.4% moisture by weight for all E70XX electrodes
• Military requirements vary depending on the specific electrode classification
• Although moisture resistant coatings prolong the exposure time, storage and reconditioning should not be eliminated