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Revised May 1998
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STANDARD WELDING TERMS, DEFINITIONS AND SYMBOLS

Table of Contents
Page

SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
DEFINITIONS OF WELDING TERMS .......................................................................................................... 2
STANDARD WELDING SYMBOLS .............................................................................................................. 7
IDENTIFICATION OF COVERED ARC-WELDING ELECTRODES AND BARE ARC-WELDING RODS .. 8
ESSENTIALS FOR PROPER WELDING PROCEDURES ........................................................................... 9

List of Figures
Fig. 1. Common terms applied to a weld. .................................................................................................... 2
Fig. 2. Shielded metal-arc welding. ................................................................................................................ 3
Fig. 3. Types of joint (top), types of weld (center), variations of groove (bottom). ....................................... 3
Fig. 4. Typical welding positions. ................................................................................................................... 4
Fig. 5. Standard welding symbols. ................................................................................................................. 7
Fig. 6. Typical applications of welding symbols. ............................................................................................ 8
Fig. 7. Type-marked welding electrode. ......................................................................................................... 8
Fig. 8. Location of color markings for center-grip welding electrodes. .......................................................... 8

List of Tables
Table 1. Difficulties in Metal-Arc Welding ................................................................................................... 10
Table 2. Trades Names of Electrodes and Comparable ASW-ASTM Classifications ................................ 11

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SCOPE
This data sheet contains general information on the subject of electric arc-welding as it relates to the design
and fabrication of boilers and unfired pressure vessels. Inspectors involved with shop inspection work, pres-
sure vessel repairs and the certification of drawings for Code compliance should be familiar with the basic
information contained herein.
The term ‘‘ASME Code’’ as used in this data sheet means the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

DEFINITIONS OF WELDING TERMS

The following is an abbreviated glossary of common welding terms. Additional terms are defined in QW-492,
Section IX of the ASME Code. For a complete compilation of standard welding and cutting definitions, see
Section 1 of the Welding Handbook published by the American Welding Society (AWS).
Arc blow. Magnetic disturbance of the arc which causes it to waver from its intended path.
Arc length. The distance from the end of the electrode to the point where the arc makes contact with work
surface.
Arc voltage. The voltage across the welding arc.
As-welded. The condition of weld metal, welded joints and weldments after welding prior to any subsequent
thermal or mechanical treatment.
Backing. Material (metal, weld metal, asbestos, carbon, granulated flux, etc., excluding gas) backing up the
joint during welding to facilitate obtaining a sound weld at the root. May be strips, rings, welds, etc.

Fig. 1. Common terms applied to a weld.

Back-step welding. A welding technique wherein the increments of welding are deposited opposite the direc-
tion of progression.
Back weld. A weld (generally short) made to hold parts of a weldment in proper alignment until the final welds
are made. Used for assembly purposes only.

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Bare electrode. A filler-metal electrode, used in arc welding, consisting of a metal wire with no coating other
than that incidental to the drawing of the wire.
Base metal. The metal to be welded or cut (Fig. 2).

Fig. 2. Shielded metal-arc welding.

Butt weld. A weld made in the joint between two pieces of metal lying approximately in the same plane
(Fig. 3).

Fig. 3. Types of joint (top), types of weld (center), variations of groove (bottom).

Covered electrode. A filler-metal electrode, used in arc welding, consisting of a metal core wire with a rela-
tively thick covering which provides protection for the molten metal from the atmosphere, improves the prop-
erties of the weld metal and stabilizes the arc (Fig. 2).
Crater. A depression at the termination of a weld (Fig. 2).

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Depth of Fusion. The depth of fusion of a groove weld is the distance from the surface of the base metal
to that point within the joints at which fusion ceases.
Face of weld. The exposed surface of a weld, made by an arc or gas welding process, on the side from
which welding was done (Fig. 1).
Fillet weld. A weld of approximately triangular cross section joining two surfaces approximately at right angles
to each other in a lap joint, tee joint or corner joint (Fig.3).
Flat position. The position of welding wherein welding is performed from the upper side of the joint and the
face of the weld is approximately horizontal - also called downhand welding (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4. Typical welding positions.

Flux. A fusible material or gas used to dissolve and/or prevent the formation of oxides, nitrides or other
undesirable inclusions formed in welding.
Gas metal-arc welding (GMAW). An arc welding process wherein coalescence is produced by heating with
an electric arc between a filler metal (consumable) electrode and the work. Shielding is obtained from a gas,
a gas mixture (which may contain an inert gas) or a mixture of a gas and a flux. (Sometimes known as MIG
welding.) Flux cored arc welding (FCAW), with or without additional shielding from an externally supplied
gas or gas mixture, is considered as a variation of the GMAW process. This is a gas metal-arc welding pro-
cess which produces coalescence of metals by heating them with an arc between a continuous filler metal

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(consumable) electrode and the work. Shielding is provided by a flux contained within the tubular elec-
trode. Additional shielding may or may not be obtained from an externally supplied gas or gas mixture.
Gas tungsten-arc welding (GTAW). An arc welding process wherein coalescence is produced by heating
with an arc between a single tungsten (nonconsumable) electrode and the work. Shielding is obtained from
a gas or gas mixture. Pressure may or may not be used and filler metal may or may not be used. (Some-
times known as TIG welding.)
Gas pocket. A weld cavity caused by entrapped gas.
Groove weld. A weld made in the groove between two members to be joined (Fig. 3).
Heat-affected zone. That portion of the base metal which has not been melted, but whose mechanical
properties or microstructures have been altered by the heat of welding or cutting.
High carbon steel. Steel containing 0.45% carbon or more.
Horizontal position. Fillet weld. The position of welding wherein welding is performed on the upper side of
an approximately horizontal surface and against an approximately vertical surface (Fig. 4).
Groove weld. The position of welding wherein the axis of the weld lies in an approximately horizontal plane
and the face of the weld lies in an approximately vertical position (Fig. 4).
Lap joint. A joint between two overlapping members (Fig. 3).
Leg of a fillet weld. The distance from the root of the joint to the toe of the fillet weld (Fig. 1).
Low carbon steel. Steel containing 0.30% or less carbon. Also mild steel.
Melting rate. The weight or length of electrode melted in a unit of time.
Open-circuit voltage. The voltage between the terminals of a power source when no current is flowing in
the circuit.
Overhead position. The position of welding wherein welding is performed from the underside of the joint (Fig.
4).
Overlap. Protrusion of weld metal beyond the bond at the toe of the weld.
Pass. A single longitudinal progression of a welding operation along a joint or weld deposit. The result of a
pass is a weld bead.
Peening. Mechanical working of metal by means of hammer blows or shot impingement.
Penetration. The distance the fusion zone extends below the surface of the part or parts being welded (Fig. 2).
Porosity. Gas pockets or voids in metal.
Position of welding. See Flat, Horizontal, Overhead, and Vertical positions.
Post heating. The application of heat to a weld or weldment subsequent to a welding or cutting operation.
Preheating. The application of heat to the base metal immediately before a welding or cutting operation.
Puddle. The portion of a weld that is molten at the place the heat is supplied.
Radiography. The use of radiant energy in the form of X-rays or gamma rays for the nondestructive exami-
nation of metals.
Reversed polarity. The arrangement of arc welding leads wherein the work is the negative pole and the elec-
trode is the positive pole in the arc circuit.
Root of weld. The points, as shown in cross section, at which the bottom of the weld intersects the base
metal surfaces (Fig. 1).
Root opening. The separation between the members to be joined, at the root of the joint.
Shielded metal-arc welding (SMAW). An arc-welding process wherein coalescence is produced by heating
with an electric arc between a covered metal electrode and the work. Shielding is obtained from decompo-
sition of the electode covering. Pressure is not used and filler metal is obtained from the electrode (Fig. 2).

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Submerged arc welding (SAW). An arc-welding process wherein coalescence is produced by heating with
an arc or arcs between a bare metal electrode or electrodes and the work. The welding is shielded by a blan-
ket of granular, fusible material on the work. Pressure is not used and filler metal is obtained from the elec-
trode and sometimes from a supplementary welding rod.
Size of weld. (See D. S. 15-4, Fig. 28) Groove weld. The joint penetration (depth of chamfering plus the root
penetration when specified).
Fillet weld. For equal leg fillet welds, the leg length of the largest isosceles right triangle which can be inscribed
within the fillet-weld cross section. For unequal leg fillet welds, the leg lengths of the largest right triangle
which can be inscribed within the fillet-weld cross section.
Slag inclusion. Nonmetallic solid material entrapped in weld metal or between weld metal and base metal.
Spatter. In arc and gas welding, the metal particles expelled during welding and which do not form a part of
the weld.
Straight polarity. The arrangement of arc welding leads wherein the work is the positive pole and the electrode
is the negative pole of the arc circuit.
Stress relief, heat treatment. The uniform heating of a structure or a portion thereof to a sufficient tempera-
ture below the critical range to relieve the major portion of the residual stresses followed by uniform cooling.
String bead. A type of weld bead made without appreciable transverse oscillation.
Stringer bead. Same as root pass, that is, the initial bead.
Thoriated tungsten. Tungsten containing a small percentage of thorium. The electronic emission quality of
the electrode is improved.
Throat of a fillet weld. (See D. S. 15-4, Fig. 28) Theoretical: The distance from the beginning of the root of
the joint perpendicular to the hypotenuse of the largest right triangle that can be inscribed within the fillet weld
cross section. Actual: The shortest distance from the root of a fillet weld to its face.
Toe of weld. The junction between the face of the weld and the base metal (Fig. 1).
Tungsten electrode. A nonfiller-metal electrode, used in arc welding, consisting of a tungsten wire.
Ultimate tensile strength. The maximum tensile stress which will cause a material to break (usually expressed
in pounds per square inch).
Underbead crack. A crack in the heat-affected zone not extending to the surface of the base metal.
Undercut. A groove melted into the base metal adjacent to the toe of the weld and left unfilled by weld metal.
Uphill welding. A pipe welding term indicating that the welds are made from the bottom of the pipe to the
top of the pipe. The pipe is not rotated.
Vertical position. The position of welding wherein the axis of the weld is approximately vertical (Fig. 4).
Weaving. A technique of depositing weld metal in which the electrode is oscillated.
Weld. A localized coalescence of metal wherein coalescence is produced by heating to suitable tempera-
tures, with or without the application of pressure, and with or without the use of filler metal. The filler metal
has a melting point approximately the same as the base metals.
Weld metal. That portion of a weld which has been melted during welding (Fig. 2).
Welding procedure. The detailed methods and practices including joint welding procedures involved in the
production of a weldment.
Welding rod. Filler metal, in wire or rod form, used in gas welding and brazing processes, and those arc-
welding processes wherein the electrode does not furnish the filler metal.
Weldment. An assembly whose constituent parts are joined by welding, or parts which contain weld deposited
cladding or weld deposited hard surfacing.
Whipping. A term applied to an inward and upward movement of the electrode which is employed in vertical
welding to avoid undercut.

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STANDARD WELDING SYMBOLS

AWS welding symbols are the shorthand of welding. They enable the designer and draftsman to convey com-
plete instructions for welding to the welder on blueprints and drawings. Use of the symbols has the follow-
ing advantages:
1. Control of specific design instructions to the shop regarding weld sizes and plate edge preparation, elimi-
nating the tendency for overwelding or underwelding (resulting in either increased production costs or unsafe
fabrication) because of lack of definite information.
2. Elimination of unnecessary detail on drawings when such detail is for the sole purpose of indicating weld
sizes and specifications. Welding notes are kept to a minimum.
3. Establishment of a common understanding of design intent and requirements between engineers, shop
personnel, customer’s representatives and Code inspection authorities.
AWS welding symbols are a national standard and are, in fact, used worldwide. All inspectors involved in
shop inspection work and/or checking of pressure vessel designs should be familiar with their use and inter-
pretation. Fig. 5 shows most of the basic weld symbols and their location significance. Fig. 6 shows typi-
cal applications. For additional information on this subject, refer to Standard Welding Symbols and Rules for
Their Use, published by the American Welding Society (AWS A2. 1-76).

Fig. 5. Standard welding symbols.

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Fig. 6. Typical applications of welding symbols.

IDENTIFICATION OF COVERED ARC-WELDING ELECTRODES AND BARE ARC-WELDING RODS

Covered arc-welding electrodes are marked for identification by either of two methods:
1. By imprinting the AWS-ASTM classification number on the coating (Fig. 7). Electrodes identified in this
manner are commonly referred to as ‘‘type-marked.’’

Fig. 7. Type-marked welding electrode.

2. By color coding in accordance with the Standard for Identification of Covered Arc-Welding Electrodes pub-
lished by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Fig. 8). Since this method of identification has
been mostly phased out in favor of type marking, no further mention will be made of it here.

Fig. 8. Location of color markings for center-grip welding electrodes.

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The following list gives examples of covered arc-welding electrodes approved for use in the fabrication of boil-
ers and pressure vessels under the ASME Code. See Appendix A1 of the applicable section of the ASME
Code, Section II, Part C, on Welding Rods, Electrodes and Filler Metals for details of the methods of
classification.
1. Mild Steel Arc-Welding Electrodes, SFA-5.1
2. Corrosion-resisting Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Steel Welding Electrodes, SFA-5.4
3. Low-Alloy Steel Arc-Welding Electrodes, SFA-5.5
4. Copper and Copper-Alloy Electrodes, SFA-5.7
5. Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Welding Electrodes, SFA-5.11
Cut-length, bare, arc-welding rods are marked for identification by one of the following methods:
1. By imprinting the AWS-ASTM classification number on the surface of the bare rod.
2. By indenting the AWS-ASTM classification number on the surface of the bare rod.
3. By attaching to the bare rod a label bearing the AWS-ASTM classification number.
Regardless of the method used, at least one legible marking should be located within the space 2 1⁄2 in.
(64 mm) from one end of each rod. The prefix letter E in the classification number is customarily omitted.
Electrode filler metal wound on spools is identified by the AWS-ASTM classification number marked on at least
one flange of the spool.

ESSENTIALS FOR PROPER WELDING PROCEDURES

Quality of Weld. Besides the steady frying and cracking sound that a correct arc produces, the shape of
the molten pool and the movement of the metal at the rear of the pool serve as a guide in checking weld qual-
ity. In a correctly made deposit, the ripples produced on the bead will be uniform and the bead will be smooth,
with no overlap or undercut.
Correct Arc Length. If the arc is too long, the metal melts off the electrode in large globules which wobble
from side to side as the arc wavers, giving a wide, spattered and irregular bead, with poor fusion between origi-
nal metal and deposited metal. If the arc is too short, there is not enough heat to melt the base metal prop-
erly and the electrode quite often sticks to the work, giving a high, uneven bead, having irregular ripples
with poor fusion and slag and gas holes.
Correct Current. If current on machines is too high or too low, a poor weld is certain to result. If too high,
the electrode melts too fast and the molten pool is large and irregular. If too low, there is not enough heat
to melt the base metal and the molten pool will be too small, will pile up, look irregular.
Correct Travel Speed. When the speed is too fast, the pool does not last long enough, impurities and gas
are locked in. The bead is narrow and ripples pointed. When speed is too slow, the metal piles up, the bead
is high and wide, with a rather straight ripple.
Correct Electrode Size. The correct choice of electrode size involves consideration of a variety of factors,
such as the type, position, and preparation of the joint, the ability of the electrode to carry high current val-
ues without injury to the weld metal or loss of deposition efficiency, the mass of work metal and its ability
to maintain its original properties after welding, the characteristics of the assembly with reference to effects
of strains set up by heat application, the practicability of heat treatment before and/or after welding, the spe-
cific requirements as to weld quality andthe cost of achieving the desired results.
Correct Electrode Angle. The electrode angle is of particular importance in fillet welding and deep groove weld-
ing. Generally speaking, when making a fillet weld, the electrode should be held so that it bisects the angle
between the plates (Fig. 9) and is perpendicular to the line of weld (Fig. 10). When undercut occurs in the
vertical member, lower the angle of the arc and direct the arc toward the vertical member.

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Table 1. Difficulties in Metal-Arc Welding

Difficulty Possible Causes Possible Corrections
Incomplete 1. Joint design faulty 1. Check root opening, root face dimension,
Penetration included angle
2. Welding speed too rapid 2. Slow down welding speed
3. Insufficient welding current 3. Increase welding current
4. Too large an electrode size 4. Decrease electrode size
Poor 1. Current either too high or too low 1. Adjust current values
Appearance 2. Improper use of electrode 2. Check welding procedure
3. Faulty electrode 3. Dry electrode to remove moisture; change
electrode
Undercutting 1. Current too high 1. Use lower current
2. Arc length too long 2. Shorten arc length
3. Improper manipulation of the electrode 3. Change angle of holding electrode so that arc
force will be used to fill undercut
4. Welding speed too rapid 4. Slow down the welding speed
Excessive 1. Current too high 1. Use lower current
Spatter 2. Arc length too long 2. Shorten the arc length
3. Excessive arc blow 3. See remedies for ‘‘arc blow’’
4. Faulty electrode 4. Replace electrode
Arc Blow 1. Magnetic field, created when using d-c, 1. Use a-c machine
causes the arc to wander 2. Counteract blow with angle of electrode
3. Rearrange or split ground clamp
4. Replace magnetic work bench
5. Use brass or copper back-up bar
Pinholes 1. Foreign matter in joint 1. Remove rust, scale and other foreign matter
from edges
Slag in Weld 1. Joint design: sharp V-shaped recess 1. Proper preparation of groove before each
bead is deposited. Avoid contours that are
difficult to penetrate with arc
2. High viscosity of molten metal, rapid chilling, 2. Use preheat and obtain higher heat input per
too low a weld temperature unit
Porous Welds 1. Welding speed too rapid 1. Slow down welding speed
2. Current too low 2. Increase current values
3. High sulphur or other impurities 3. Use low-hydrogen electrodes
4. Faulty electrodes 4. Dry electrodes to remove moisture; replace
electrodes
Cracked Welds 1. Faulty electrode 1. Use low-hydrogen electrodes
2. Rigidity of joint, stressed weld 2. Redesign joint; use preheat and postheat;
weave
3. Shape of bead 3. Use slower travel or faster freezing electrode
to give a more convex bead
4. Craters 4. Back step to fill craters
5. Fast cooling rate 5. Preheat and/or postheat
Distortion and 1. Improper design of weld 1. Redesign to allow for expansion and
Warping contraction forces
2. Overheating 2. Use lower current and more efficient chill bars
3. Welding speed too slow 3. Increase the speed of the arc
4. Improper welding sequence 4. Improve welding sequence
5. Faulty clamping 5. Clamp properly to chill bar
Brittle Welds 1. Incorrect electrode 1. Use low-hydrogen or austenitic electrode
2. Incorrect heat treatment 2. Use proper preheat and postheat cycles
3. Air-hardening deposit 3. Use austenitic electrodes
4. Base metal pick-up 4. Shallow penetration by directing arc on weld
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Mild steel and alloy electrodes
HOBART CANADIAN N. C. G.
AWS-ASTM CANADIAN LIQUID AIR CANADIAN (MUREX) M & (SURE- REID-AVERY SMITHWAY STEEL CO. of WESTING-
CLASS HOBART ELECTRODES AIRCO CO., LTD. ROCK-WELL P and H LINCOLN MARQUETTE McKAY CO. T WELD) CO. (RACO) DIV. P & H CANADA LTD. HOUSE
E-4510* Sulkete 510 4510 LA-SC-15 Washcoat Stable #101 21 3 Sulcoat 4510 Raco Type D, 4 4 FCW Sulcoat 18
E-4520 Arc Thincoat Type M
E-6010 10, 10-IP 610-A 60100 LA-6010 R60 AP AP-100 Fleetweld 5 #105 15 15D Type R 6010-A 6010 6010 6010-IP SW 10 704 704 D 610 XL-610
6010 Easyarc Fleetweld 5P Speedex R VO 6010-C P XL-610A ZIP
6010 10
E-6011 611, 335A 611 6011 60110 LA-6011P R61 AC-1 Fleetweld 35, 130 11 Murex A 611-C 6011-A 6011, 6011-IP SW 14, 14 IMP Stelco ACP
180 Electrode 504
504 D
E-6012 12 212A 12-A 612 6012 60120 LA-6012 R62 PFA & 612P Fleetweld 7, 120 116, 17 Murex 6012 6012-A 6012 G, 6012 SW 11, 612, Stelco FP-612 FP-2
WE-9 7MP 77 6012-HS Genex-M, Type 6012-B 6012-C F 17, 29 Electrode 604, AF
N-13 612
E-6013 13A 413 447-A 613 6013 60130 LA-6013 R63 AC-3 SM Fleetweld 37 140, 151 24 Murex U, U-13 6013 6013-A 6013 6013-A SW-15, 16 Stelco SW SW-2M
Planeweld 2 Alternex 6013-B 6013-C 6013-B Electrode 404 SW-3
E-6014, 7014 14A 614 Easyarc 7014 LA-6014 R64 DH-6 IMP. Fleetweld 146 6014 Speedex U 6014 6014 SW-151P Stelco ZIP-14
47 Electrode 614
E-6020 111 620 6020 LA-6020 R620 DH-2 DH-3 16 Murex FHP, 6020-A 6020-B 6020 SW 35, 37 Stelco DH AB
HF, D, Fillex Electrode 804
E-6024 7024 624 Easyarc 7024 LA-6024 R624 DH-5 Jetweld 1 3 12 Comet Arc Speedex 6024 6024 SW 44 Stelco ZIP-24
6024 Electrode 624
E-6027 27 627 Easyarc 6027 R627 DH-27 Jetweld 2 Speedex 27 6027 Stelco
Electrode 627
E-7010-A1 710 710 Easyarc LA-7010 R70 CM-50 Shieldarc 85P Molex Murex 7010-C 7010 SW 75 Stelco XL-710
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7010-A1 Electrode 710

710 P. L.
E-7020-A1 111 HT Easyarc CM-50-2 Jetweld 2HT Murex DM 7020 SW-76 720 DH-720
7020-A1

*
45 Series electrodes are not permitted in ASME Code construction FMELPC Apr 1978
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 Low hydrogen — low alloy electrodes
STEEL CO.
HOBART CANADIAN OF
AWS-ASTM CANADIAN ALLOYS LIQUID AIR, CANADIAN (MUREX) M REID- SMITHWAY CANADA, WESTING
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CLASS HOBART ELECTRODES AIRCO RODS ARCOS LTD. ROCKWELL P&H LINCOLN MARQUETTE McKAY CO. &T N. C. G. AVERY SHOBER DIV. P & H LTD. HOUSE
E-6016 & 16 #616 #716 Airco 7016, Tensilend LA-7016 Tensiarc 76 70LA-1, Pluralloy Murex HTS, Sureweld Raco 7016 SW-65 Stelco LOH2-716
E-7016 7016-M 70 70LA-2 HTS-18 7016 Electrode
1022 HTS-180 No. 716-S
E-6018 & LH-718 #718 Easyarc Atom-Arc Ductilend 70 LA-7018 Hyloarc 76 170-LA Jetweld LH-7016 7018 Speedex Sureweld Raco 7018 718 SW-47 Stelco Wiz-18
E-7018 7018, 8018 LH-70 HTS 7018 Electrode
7018C LH-71 No. 716-IP
E-7028 LH-728 Easyarc DH-170 LH-3800 Speedex 28
7028
E-7018-A1 LH-718-MO Atom-Arc Ductilend 70 Atom-Arc 170-LA-MO Raco 718
7018-MO MO 7018-MO 7018-A1
E-8018-C2 LH-818-N2 Atom-Arc Atom-Arc 180-LE Raco
8018-N 8018-N 8018-C2
E-8018-C3 LH-818-N3 Easyarc Atom-Arc Ductilend 80 P & H 108 Raco SW-818 Wiz-818
8018 8018 8018-C3
E-8018-B2 LH-818-CM Atom-Arc Atom-Arc 8018C2 Raco
8018-CM 8018-CM 8018-B2
E-9018-G LH-918-M Easyarc Atom-Arc Jetweld Speedex Raco 9018
9018-M 9018 LH-90 HTS-90
E-9018-B3 LH-918-CM Atom-Arc Atom-Arc 190-LE Raco
9018-CM 9018-CM 9018-B3
E-10018-D2 LH-1018 Atom-Arc Atom-Arc Raco
10018-MM 10018-MM 10018-D2
E-10018-G LH-1018-M Easyarc Atom-Arc 112 10018 Speedex Raco 10018 SW-1018 Wiz-1018
10018-M 10018-NM HTS-100
E-11018-G LH-1118 Easyarc Atom-Arc T Ductilend Atom-Arc T 107 Jetweld 11018 Raco 11018 SW-1118 1118 Wiz-1118
11018-M 110 LH-110
E-12018-G LH-1218 Atom-Arc Atom-Arc 117 12018 Raco 12018
12018NMV 12018NMV
E-502 LH-502 502-15 Atom-Arc
502
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