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Unalloyed Rods
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RED EXTRA RODS - 5KG


RED EXTRA RODS – 5KG
Available in sizes:
2.0x300mm – CODE = REDHIL2034
2.5x350mm – CODE = REDHIL2534
3.2x350mm – CODE = REDHIL3234
4.0x350mm – CODE = REDHIL4034
5.0x350mm – CODE = REDHIL5033
- This electrode is characterised by easy handling, smooth arc transfer, easy slag removal and a finely rippled bead surface.
- Red Extra is the ideal choice for construction work where the use of one type of electrode is permissible.
- Typical applications include assembly, workshop and repair welding of mild and low-alloyed structural steels.
- Red Extra is an all-current type (AC/DC), which also operates on transformers with low OCV, min. 42V.
RED EXTRA RODS - 3KG

RED EXTRA RODS – 3KG
Available in sizes:
2.5x350mm – code = REDHILL2535
3.2x350mm – code = REDHILL3235
4.0x350mm – code = REDHILL4035
- This electrode is characterised by easy handling, smooth arc transfer, easy slag removal and a finely rippled bead surface.
- Red Extra is the ideal choice for construction work where the use of one type of electrode is permissible.
- Typical applications include assembly, workshop and repair welding of mild and low-alloyed structural steels.
- Red Extra is an all-current type (AC/DC), which also operates on transformers with low OCV, min. 42V.
BASIC 55 RODS

BASIC 55 RODS
Available in sizes:
2.5mm x 350 – CODE = BAS55HIL253
3.2mm x 350 – CODE = BAS55HIL323
- Double coated basic-rutile electrode for all welding positions, except vertical down position.
- This electrode is characterised by easy handling, a well controllable arc, excellentroot penetration, easy slag removal and excellent metallurgical properties up to -30ºC.
- Typical applications include shipbuilding, general constructions, bridges, storage tanks as well as root pass and positional welding.
- Basic 55 is an all-current type (AC/DC).
VELVETA RODS

VELVETA RODS
Available in sizes:
2.5x350mm – CODE = VELHIL254
3.2x350mm – CODE = VELHIL324
4.0x450mm – CODE = VELHIL404
5.0x450mm – CODE = VELHIL504
- Rutile coated electrode for all welding positions, especially for vertical up position.
- This electrode is characterised by an extremely easy handling, smooth arc transfer, easy slag removal and a finely rippled bead surface.
- Velveta is the logic first choice for thin-walled pipe welding.
- Typical applications include assembly, workshop and repair welding of mild and low-alloyed structural steels.
- Velveta is an all-current type (AC/DC), which also operates on transformers with low OCV, min. 42V.
BROWN ELECTRODES

BROWN ELECTRODES
Available in sizes:
2.5 x 350mm – CODE = BROHIL2534
3.25 x 350mm – CODE = BROHIL3234
- “Fast freezing” rutile coated electrode for all welding positions, especially vertical-down position.
- This electrode is characterised by easy handling, a good penetrating arc and the ability to bridge wide root openings under conditions of poor fit: on rusty, scaled, primer painted and/or contaminated plate material. Brown is selected for bridging gaps, assembly, repair and workshop welding.
- Typical applications include repair welding in shipbuilding.
- Brown is an all-current type (AC/DC).
BASIC SUPER RODS

BASIC SUPER RODS
Available in sizes:
2.5x350mm – CODE = BSUHIL253
3.2x350mm – CODE = BSUHIL323
4.0x450mm – CODE = BSUHIL404
5.0x450mm – CODE = BSUHIL504
- Universal low hydrogen (HDM < 5 ml. / 100 gr. deposit weld metal) electrode for all welding positions, except vertical down position.
- This electrode is characterised by a smooth, quiet arc, very low spatter, easy slag removal and excellent mechanical properties even at low temperatures (down to -40ºC).
- Typical applications include shipbuilding, general constructions and offshore constructions.
- Basic Super is the ideal choice for out-of-position welding.
REGINA 160 RODS

REGINA 160 RODS
Available in sizes:
3.2mm – CODE = REGHIL324
4.0mm – CODE = REGHIL404
5.0mm – CODE = REGHIL504
- Easy-to-handle high efficiency (recovery 160%) electrode for making fillet welds in the flat and horizontal position.
- This electrode has a smooth quiet arc, very low spatter and easily removable slag.
- Regina 160 can be used with high travel speeds, resulting in high deposition rates (> 3,5kgs./hour).
- Typical applications include joining mild and low-alloyed structural steels as well as usage on primer painted or contaminated plates.
- Regina 160 is an all-current type (AC/DC).
FER G1 C.C.M.S RODS

FER G1 C.C.M.S RODS
Available in sizes:
1.5mm – CODE = CCMSHIL150
2.5mm – CODE = CCMSHIL250
3.0mm – CODE = CCMSHIL300
- Copper-coated rod for oxy-acetylene gas welding of unalloyed structural steels.
- Fer G1 is easy flowing and gives a very clean smooth weld.
- Operating temperature of the workpiece is maximum 350°C.