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Innershield® NR®-232-H

Flux-Cored Self-Shielded (FCAW-S)

CLASSIFICATIONS:
E71T-8-H8
E71T8-A2-CS3-H8

Innershield® NR®-232-H from Lincoln Electric is designed for high deposition, out-of-position welding for structural fabrication in seismic zones.

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DETAILS

Designed for high deposition, out-of-position welding for structural fabrication in seismic zones. Recommended for single or multiple pass welding of 4.8 mm (3/16 in) and heavier carbon steel.

Feature.Products.PDP.DetailsMain.Features

  • High deposition rates for out-of-position welding
  • Penetrating arc
  • Fast freezing, easy to remove slag system

Feature.Products.PDP.DetailsMain.TypicalApplications

  • Structural fabrication, including those subject to seismic requirements
  • General plate fabrication
  • Hull plate and stiffener welding on ships and barges
  • Machinery parts, tanks, hoppers, racks and scaffolding

Feature.Products.PDP.DetailsMain.WeldingPositions

  • All

Feature.Products.PDP.DetailsMain.ShieldingGas

  • N/A

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CONFORMANCE

CONFORMANCES SPECIFICATION CLASSIFICATION
AWS AWS A5.20 E71T-8-H8
AWS AWS A5.36 E71T8-A2-CS3-H8
CWB CSA W48 E491T8-A3-CS3-H8 (E491T-8-H8)

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Classification Polarity Yield Strength @ 0.2% Offset
MPa (ksi)
Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi)
Elongation
%
Charpy V-Notch
J (ft-lbs) @ -30°C (-20°F)
E71T-8-H8 Requirement DC- 400 (58) min. 480-660 (70-95) 22 min. 27 (20) min.
E71T8-A2-CS3-H8 Requirement DC- 400 (58) min. 480-660 (70-95) 22 min. 27 (20) min.
Typical Result, As-welded DC- 430 (63) 550-590 (80-85) 28 58-89 (43-65)

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION

Classification Polarity %Al %B %C %Mn %P %S %Si Diffusible Hydrogen
mL/100g Weld Metal
E71T-8-H8 Requirement DC- 0.30 max. 1.75 max. 0.03 max. 0.03 max. 0.60 max. 8.0 max.
E71T8-A2-CS3-H8 Requirement DC- 0.30 max. 1.75 max. 0.030 max. 0.030 max. 0.60 max. 8 max.
Typical Result DC- 0.4-0.7 0.0013 0.14-0.17 0.58-0.74 0.012 0.003 0.27-0.40 4.8-6.7

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Diameter Polarity CTWD
mm (in.)
Wire Feed Speed
m/min (in/min)
Voltage
volts
Approx. Current
amps
Melt-off Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr)
Deposition Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr)
Efficiency
%
0.068 in (1.7 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 2.8 (110) 18-19 195 2.3 (5.0) 1.8 (3.9) 78
0.068 in (1.7 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 3.3 (130) 19-21 225 2.8 (6.2) 2.0 (4.6) 74
0.068 in (1.7 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 3.8 (150) 19-21 250 3.2 (7.1) 2.4 (5.3) 75
0.068 in (1.7 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 4.3 (170) 20-22 270 3.5 (7.8) 2.8 (6.1) 78
0.068 in (1.7 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 5.0 (195) 23-24 300 4.3 (9.4) 3.2 (7.0) 74
0.068 in (1.7 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 6.4 (250) 23-24 350 5.4 (11.8) 4.0 (9.0) 76
0.068 in (1.7 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 7.4 (320) 25-27 400 6.9 (15.2) 5.2 (11.4) 75
0.072 in (1.8 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 2.0 (80) 16-18 130 1.8 (4.0) 1.5 (3.3) 83
0.072 in (1.8 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 3.5 (140) 18-21 225 3.1 (6.8) 2.5 (5.5) 81
0.072 in (1.8 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 3.9 (155) 19-22 240 3.3 (7.2) 2.7 (6.0) 83
0.072 in (1.8 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 4.3 (170) 20-23 255 3.6 (8.0) 2.9 (6.5) 81
0.072 in (1.8 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 6.4 (250) 22-24 315 5.3 (11.7) 4.3 (9.6) 82
0.072 in (1.8 mm) DC- 19-32 (3/4-1 1/4) 7.4 (290) 23-25 350 6.2 (13.6) 5.0 (11.0) 81