LOW ALLOYSTICK ELECTRODES (SMAW)OK 74.46esab.com/fillermetalsOK 74.46 is an LMA electrode alloyed with 0.5% Mo for welding steels for pressure vessels. The running characteristics make it suitable for welding joints in the inclined positions. The composition of the coating is adapted for welding with low currents, making it very suitable for the welding of pipes.SpecificationsClassificationsSFA/AWS A5.5 : E7018-A1 EN ISO 3580-A : E Mo B 3 2 H5 ApprovalsCE : EN 13479 DB : 10.039.45 VdTÜV : 01043 Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.Welding CurrentAC, DC+Diffusible Hydrogen< 5ml/100gAlloy TypeLow alloyed (0.5 % Mo)Coating TypeBasic coveringMin AC OCV65Typical Tensile PropertiesConditionYield StrengthTensile StrengthElongationISOPWHT 1 hour(s) 620 °C460 MPa560 MPa27 %Typical Charpy V-Notch PropertiesConditionTesting TemperatureImpact ValueISOPWHT 1 hour(s) 620 °C20 °C175 JTypical Weld Metal Analysis %CMnSiCrMo0.050.770.380.040.57Deposition DataDiameterCurrentVoltageEfficiency (%)Fusion time per electrode at 90% I maxDeposition Rate2.0 x 300.0 mm55-80 A22 V59 %40 sec0.7 kg/h2.5 x 350.0 mm75-110 A23 V59 %55 sec0.9 kg/h3.2 x 350.0 mm105-150 A23 V54 %66 sec1.0 kg/h3.2 x 450.0 mm105-150 A25 V59 %81 sec1.2 kg/h4.0 x 450.0 mm140-200 A26 V65 %90 sec1.8 kg/h5.0 x 450.0 mm190-270 A27 V65 %104 sec2.4 kg/h