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Lincolnweld®888
Lincolnweld®888™ is a basic flux designed for joining mild steel and low alloy
steels for critical applications that require excellent mechanical properties with
robust low temperature fracture toughness. 888™ is designed to be used for
as welded and stress relieved applications.
It has optimal slag removal in deep groove and narrow gap applications. 888™
is designed to give robust cap pass impact toughness and is engineered to
handle multiple arc applications, up to 5 arcs, with ease. It meets the H4
diffusible hydrogen level when used with solid wires.
SUBMERGED ARC
Advantage Lincoln
• Best-in-Class deep groove & narrow gap slag removal.
• H4 diffusible hydrogen levels per AWS A4.3-93.
• Moisture resistant packaging.
• Excellent operation with multiple arcs.
• Robust impact toughness, even in cap passes.
Flux Characteristics
• Fluoride basic flux system.
• Diffusible Hydrogen <4mL/100g weld deposit.
• Boniszewski Basicity Index: 2.2.
Typical Applications
• Offshore
• Pressure Vessels
• Wind Towers
• Structural Fabrication
• Shipbuilding
Recommended Electrodes (AWS Classification)
Mild Steel Electrodes (per AWS A5.17-97)
L-50 (EM13K)
L-56 (EH11K)
L-S3/LNS 133U/L-50M (EH12K),
L-61 (EM12K)
LA-71 (EM14K)
Low Alloy Electrodes (per AWS A5.23-97)
L-70 (EA1)
LA-75 (ENi1K)
LA-82 (EF2)
LA-84/LNS 164 (EF3)
LA-85/LNS 165 (ENi5)
LA-90 (EA3K)
LA-100 (EM2)
LAC-Ni2 (ECNi2)
LAC-M2 (ECM2)
LAC-B2 (ECB2)
PACKAGING
FLUX COMPOSITION
SiO2+ TiO
20% 35% 20% 25%
CaO + MgO Al2O3+ MnxO
2
v
CaF
Ordering
Description
50 lb. (23 kg) Plastic Bag
2
50 lb. (23 kg) Plastic Pail
2500 lb. (1134 kg) Plastic-Lined Bulk Bag
* Made To Order - Contact District Office (1000 lb. minimum order)
Information
EDO31596
MTO*
MTO*
Publication C5.10.2 5/08
www.lincolnelectric.com
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – Welded per AWS A5.17 (Carbon Steel Electrodes)
Yield Tensile
trength Strength Elongation Charpy V-Notch AWS Class per
S
Wire Weld Condition ksi (MPa) ksi (MPa) (%) ft•lbf (J) @ ºF (ºC) AWS A5.17
-50 As-welded 62 (430) 78 (540) 31 90 (122) -80º (-62º) F7A8-EM13K-H4
L
-50 Stress-relieved 53 (370) 74 (510) 32 138 (187) -80º (-62º) F6P8-EM13K-H4
L
L-56 As-welded 74 (510) 88 (610) 29 52 (71) -80º (-62º) F7A8-EH11K-H4
-56 Stress-relieved 59 (410) 79 (540) 32 87 (118) -80º (-62º) F7P8-EH11K-H4
L
-61 As-welded 61 (420) 75 (520) 31 89 (120) -60º (-51º) F7A6-EM12K-H4
L
L-S3 As-welded 65 (450) 82 (570) 31 106 (144) -80º (-62º) F7A8-EH12K-H4
L-S3 Stress-relieved 54 (370) 74 (510) 33 122 (165) -80º (-62º) F6P8-EH12K-H4
A-71 As-welded 75 (520) 89 (610) 28 50 (68) -60º (-51º) F7A6-EM14K-H4
L
A-71 Stress-relieved 60 (410) 78 (540) 32 99 (134) -80º (-62º) F7P8-EM14K-H4
L
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – Welded per AWS A5.23 (Low Alloy Electrodes)
ield Tensile
Y
Wire Weld Condition ksi (MPa) ksi (MPa) (%) ft•lbf (J) @ ºF (ºC) AWS A5.23
-70 As-welded 74 (510) 87 (600) 29 45 (61) -40º (-40º) F7A4-EA1-A2-H4
L
L-70 Stress-relieved 69 (470) 83 (570) 31 54 (73) -40º (-40º) F7P4-EA1-A2-H4
LA-75 As-welded 68 (470) 84 (580) 31 90 (122) -80º (-62º) F7A8-ENi1K-Ni1-H4
A-82 As-welded 99 (680) 113 (780) 23 52 (70) -80º (-62º) F10A8-EF2-F2-H4
L
A-82 Stress-relieved 87 (600) 102 (700) 26 58 (79) -60º (-51º) F9P6-EF2-F2-H4
L
LA-84 As-welded 92 (630) 105 (720) 23 57 (77) -80º (-62º) F9A8-EF3-F3-H4
LA-84 Stress-relieved 84 (580) 98 (670) 26 25 (33) -60º (-51º) F8P6-EF3-F3-H4
LA-85 As-welded 78 (540) 92 (630) 26 58 (79) -60º (-51º) F8A6-ENi5-Ni5-H4
LA-85 Stress-relieved 73 (500) 87 (600) 29 34 (46) -60º (-51º) F7P6-ENi5-Ni5-H4
LA-90 As-welded 89 (610) 102 (700) 26 41 (56) -60º (-51º) F9A6-EA3K-A3-H4
LA-100 As-welded 98 (680) 109 (750) 24 35 (48) -40º (-40º) F10A4-EM2-M2-H4
LA-100 Stress-relieved 99 (680) 110 (760) 25 38 (52) -20º (-29º) F10P2-EM2-M2-H4
LAC-B2 Stress-relieved 76 (520) 90 (620) 24 60 (81) -40º (-40º) F8P4-ECB2-B2-H8
LAC-M2 As-welded 116 (800) 130 (890) 21 40 (55) -80º (-62º) F12A8-ECG-G-H8
LAC-Ni2 As-welded 78 (540) 92 (630) 20 42 (57) -80º (-62º) F8A8-ECNi2-Ni2-H8
LAC-Ni2 Stress-relieved 70 (480) 84 (580) 27 47 (64) -100º (-73º) F7P10-ECNi2-Ni2-H8
Strength Strength Elongation Charpy V-Notch AWS Class per
Test results for mechanical properties, deposit or electrode composition and diffusible hydrogen levels were obtained from a weld produced and tested according to prescribed
standards, and should not be assumed to be the expected results in a particular application or weldment. Actual results will vary depending on many factors, including, but not
limited to, weld procedure, plate chemistry and temperature, weldment design and fabrication methods. Users are cautioned to confirm by qualification testing, or other
appropriate means, the suitability of any welding consumable and procedure before use in the intended application.
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