DUAL SHIELD 88-C3
Dual Shield 88-C3 is a 1% nickel flux cored wire developed for low temperature impact toughness. It is an excellent choice for welding weathering grade steel, such as Cor-Ten® where W grade electrodes are not desireable. Dual Shield 88-C3 wire is recommended for welding high strength steels in the 70-80 ksi (483-552 MPa) tensile range. The weld metal analysis is similar to an E8018-C3 low hydrogen electrode.
Industries
- Barges
- Bridge Construction
- Civil Construction
- General Cast Iron Repair and Fabrication
- Power Generation
- Railcars
- Ship/Barge Building
Welding Process
- FCAW (Flux Core)
Typical Tensile Properties
| 100% CO2 | ||||
| Condition | Elongation | Reduction in Area | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength |
| As Welded | 28 % | 60 % | 86 ksi | 75 ksi |
Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties
| 100% CO2 | ||
| Condition | Impact Value | Testing Temperature |
| As Welded | 36 ft-lb | -20 °F |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis
| weld metal analysis | |||||
| P | Mn | C | S | Si | Ni |
| 0.009 % | 1.0 % | 0.087 % | 0.015 % | 0.29 % | 0.95 % |
| Approvals: | MIL; E-24403/1; MIL; 80T1-Ni1C |
| Classifications: | ASME SFA 5.29; ASME SFA 5.36; AWS A5.36; E80T1-C1A2-Ni1; AWS A5.29; E80T1-Ni1C |
Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.