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All-State®
Glidearc Special
Vertical Position Stainless Steel Electrode AC
or DC Reverse (+) General
Characteristics This
is a unique fast-freeze electrode that has a special coating that simplifies vertical
down and up welding of thin to
medium gauge molybdenum bearing stainless steels. It is ideal for poor fit-up
joints in all positions. Typical
Applications Excellent
for maintenance of corrosion resistant stainless steel parts that must be welded
in position as found in the
following: paper mills, food processing plants, breweries, distilleries, slaughter
houses, dairies and commercial food
canneries. Extra low carbon composition aids in preventing carbide precipitation.
Qualities Tensile
strength —up
to 80,000 psi (55 kg/mm2) Yield
strength —up
to 56,000 psi (39 kg/mm2) Elongation
—42% Procedures
Clean base metal. For vertical welding,
set amperage at high end of the scale. Maintain a sharp angle with the
electrode pointing upward. Quickly
whip the electrode back and forth while moving up or down.
Diameters and Recommended Amperages
3/32" (2.4 mm)—80
1/8" (3.2 mm)—110
Identification
All-State Glidearc printed on electrode
coating and package. Packaging
All sizes in 5-lb. (2.27 kg) containers.
