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ESAB® AtomArc® 12018-M2 Low Alloy Steel Electrode with 1/8" Dia is particularly designed to meet the more stringent requirements of military specification MIL-E-0022200/10 for mechanical properties, low coating moisture and diffusible hydrogen content. 12018-M2 is a low hydrogen, high strength and iron powder all-position electrode and comes in a hermetically sealed container. Electrode can weighs approximately 50 lb.
Features
Low hydrogen, high strength
The average percent by weight of coating moisture is 0.07% when removed from a hermetically sealed can and 0.17% after 9 hours exposure at 80°F (27°C) and 80% relative humidity
Specifications
Military - MIL-E-0022200/10, MIL-12018-M2
Applications
AtomArc® 12018 is typically used to weld forging, castings plate and pressure vessels
Automotive
General Fabrication
Railroad Car
Mobile Machinery
Caution
Preheat should be used on hardenable steels to prevent the formation of a hard heat-affected zone
Preheat may also be required in welding heavy sections