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Examples of suitable MMA electrodes

The consumables are arranged according to the yield strength (Rₚ₀.₂) for which they are classified. In reality, a given consumable normally has a higher yield strength than its standard designation. The mechanical properties of a given consumable can be obtained from its manufacturer.
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
AWS Class
400 (58)
E7016-X*, E7018-X*
470 (68)
E8016-X*, E8018-X*
540 (78)
E9018-X*
610 (97)
E10018-X*
680 (100)
E11018-X*
745 (108)
E12018-X*
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
ELGA
400 (58)
P48S, P51
470 (68)
P48K, P65MR
540 (78)
610 (97)
680 (100)
P110MR
745 (108)
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
ESAB
400 (58)
OK 48.00, OK 48.50
470 (68)
OK 73.68, OK 73.15
540 (78)
OK 74.78
610 (97)
OK 74.86 Tensitrode
680 (100)
OK 75.75, Filarc 118
745 (108)
OK 75.78
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
LINCOLN ELECTRONIC
400 (58)
Basic 7018, Baso 100
470 (68)
Conarc 74
540 (78)
Conarc 60G, Conarc 70G
610 (97)
680 (100)
Conarc 80
745 (108)
Conarc 85
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
BÖHLER
400 (58)
Fox ev 50, AWS E7018-1
470 (68)
Fox ev 60, Fox Fox 2.5Ni
540 (78)
Fox ev 70
610 (97)
680 (100)
Fox EV 85, Fox alform 700
745 (108)
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
Consumable manufacturer/ Min yield strength MPa (ksi)
OERLIKON
400 (58)
Carbofil 1, Carbofil 1 Gold
470 (68)
Tenacito 70
540 (78)
Tenacito 65R
610 (97)
Tenacito 75
680 (100)
Tenacito 80
745 (108)
Tenacito 100

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