Mild Steel Covered Electrodes - AWS Class E7010

DCEP (Electrode Positive)

Code and Specification Data

AWS A5.5, Class E7010-P1

CWB-CSA 48.1, E41010

It is an all-position cellulosic electrode that is especially suited for welding high strength pipe. It produces the consistent, deep penetration required to maintain a proper keyhole when vertical-down welding in open root pipe joints. X-ray quality joints can be produced with it using flat, horizontal, overhead, vertical-up, and vertical-down welding procedures.

It is recommended for welding API grades X46, X52, and X56 pipe. It may also be used for welding root passes in higher grade pipe in some circumstances.

Typical Mechanical Properties

(As Welded)

Yield Strength, psi (MPa)             69,800 (481)

Tensile Strength, psi (MPa)          81,200 (560)

% Elongation in 2" (51 mm)         22

Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties

(As Welded)

Testing Temp                                                              ft.-lbs. (J)

-20°F (-29°C)                                                                29 (39)

-50°F (-46°C)                                                                26 (35)

Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)

C           Mn         Si        P        S          Ni         Mo

0.10     0.31    0.18     0.008     0.016     0.53    0.24