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FILLER METAL

SELECTOR
GUIDE

Effective March, 2003

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE


This report lists recommended Lincoln Electric matching strength Manual Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), Submerged Arc
(SAW), Self-Shielded and Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored (FCAW-S, FCAW-G) for ASTM, API and ABS classified steels. Also
included is general information on each classification such as tensile strength, yield strength and steel chemistry.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description

Page No.

Technical Notes, Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3


American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications . . . . . . . . 4 - 25
American Petroleum Institute (API) Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .See ASTM A131
Special Consumable Product Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing these suggested consumables is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder/user. Many
factors must be taken into consideration when a filler metal is selected for a specific application. These factors include, but are not limited to, the
type of steel, type of weld, loading on the welded joint, applicable codes, level of preheat, level of restraint, position of welding, condition of the
steel, and service conditions. This guide provides matching strength filler metal options -- see discussion about undermatching below. The primary focus of these suggestions is based upon the yield and tensile strength properties of the weld deposit as compared to the base metal yield and
tensile strength properties. These suggested products may not meet all code or application requirements. Suggested filler metals may not always
meet Charpy V-Notch (CVN) application requirements --reference comments below on CVN's.
Reference is made to ASTM and API specifications and classifications and the requisite properties specified in those documents. These specifications are subject to change, and the user should consult the latest version of these documents to ensure that these descriptions are up-to-date.
These filler metal suggestions "match" the base metal properties; that is, the yield and tensile strength are expected to meet or exceed the minimum specified properties of the steel. Matching filler metal is typically required for complete joint penetration groove welds in tension. However, fillet welds loaded in shear seldom require matching filler metal. Depending on the type of weld joint and loading, lower filler metal strengths may be
acceptable or desirable for specific designs. Also, codes, specifications, or contract documents may require specific mechanical properties that
these recommendations do not meet. In those cases, electrode selection should be limited to those products that meet the specific application
requirements. Suggested electrodes in this Selector Guide include those that have deposit weld metal with different levels of diffusible hydrogen.
High levels of hydrogen can cause weld metal and base metal cracking. The permissible level of hydrogen in a weld deposit is dependent on
many factors, including preheat and interpass temperatures intended to be used. The user of this information must make certain that, for the
suggested electrode that is selected, the preheat and interpass temperatures will be proper for the application. Suggested filler metals in this
Selector Guide do not always consider notch toughness (example Charpy V-Notch properties) requirements. Not all welding products are required
to have minimum specified levels of notch toughness. If code, specifications, or contract documents require notch toughness, electrode selection
should be limited to those products that meet the specific application requirements

Customer Assistance Policy


The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations.
On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We
respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a
position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice. We
expressly disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any warranty of fitness for any customers particular purpose,
with respect to such information or advice. As a matter of practical consideration, we also cannot assume any
responsibility for updating or correcting any such information or advice once it has been given, nor does the provision
of information or advice create, expand or alter any warranty with respect to the sale of our products.
Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is
solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of
Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying this type of fabrication methods and service requirements.
Subject to Change - This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to
www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information.

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Due to space consideration, these technical supporting notes are listed here. Each is tied to a code used in the body of the tables which comprise the
remainder of this book. The notes and codes are listed below and may be used t reference additional information regarding recommended Lincoln
consumables for each applications. Please be sure to use the notes as an aid in selecting Lincoln consumables.

SMAW
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)
(5)
(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)
(28)

(15)

Any E70X8 electrode may be used. Excalibur 7018, Jet-LH 78,


Excalibur 7018-1, and Jetweld LH-75 are preferred over Jetweld
LH-70 for most pipe and out-of-position welding. Jetweld
LH-3800 can be used in place of E7018s for flat and horizontal
fillet, lap, and flat butt welds.
Almost any E60XX or E70XX electrodes can be used. First,
select electrode based on the joint requirements. If code,
specifications, or contract documents require notch toughness
electrode selection should be limited to those that meet the
specific application requirements.
Almost any E70XX electrode can be used. First, select electrode
based on the joint requirements. If code, specifications, or
contract documents require notch toughness, electrode
selection should be limited to those that meet the specific
application requirements.
Best Electrodes are Fleetweld 5P, 5P+, 35 or 35LS.
Best Electrodes are Fleetweld 35, 180, 7, 37 or 47.
When resistance to atmospheric corrosion and matching weathering characteristics are needed (such as on unpainted structures),
use Jet-LH 8018-C3 MR (1% Ni). The second choice for multipass
welds is Jet-LH 8018-C1 MR (2-1/4% Ni). For single pass welds,
multipass welds which are not exposed, and multipass welds
which do not require resistance to atmospheric corrosion and
matching weathering characteristics, any E7018 electrode may be
used.
Fillet welds are frequently made with Excalibur 7018, Excalibur
7018-1, Jetweld LH-70, Jetweld LH-75, Jet-LH 78 or
Jet-LH 8018-C3.
Jetweld LH-70 for fillets or Jet-LH 8018-C3 are recommended
for general purpose welding these steels. Jetweld LH-90 can be
used, particularly if the weldment is to be precipitation hardened
or high weld strength is required.
Use Jet-LH-8018-C1, Excalibur 7018-1, or Jetweld LH-75 when
high impact properties (CVN) down to -75 F are required.
Use of Shield-Arc 90 should be limited to 3/8 maximum wall
thickness.

(26)
(31)

(32)
(33)
(34)

GMAW
(16)
(29)

(30)

(11)

(12)
(13)
(14)

SuperArc L-50, SuperGlide S3, SuperArc L-54, SuperArc L-56,


SuperGlide S6, Metalshield MC-6 or MC-710XL.
Use LA-75 when resistance to atmospheric corrosion and matching
weathering characteristics are needed. If the steel is to be painted
and atmospheric corosion resistance and matching weathering
characteristic are not need, SuperArc L-50, L-54, L-56,
SuperGlide S3, S6, Metalshield MC-6 or MC-710XL may be used.
LA-75 is certified to meet 80 ksi min. tensile strength with
98% Ar/2% O2 shielding gas. LA-75 with 75-90% Ar/balance CO2
shielding gas meets a 70 ksi min. tensile strength.

FCAW-S
(17)
1.

2.

SAW
(10)

When resistance to atmospheric corrosion and matching weathering


characteristics are needed (such as on unpainted structures), use
960/LA-75, AXXX10/L-61 or 880, 880M, 882/LAC Ni2. For single
pass welds, multipass welds which are not exposed, and
multipass welds which do not require resistance to atmospheric
corrosion and matching weathering characteristics, other filler
metal combinations may be used.
880, 880M/LAC B2 may be used in place of the listed
Flux/Wire combinations for most applications.
Filler metals suitable for undermatching stregth applications use
A709, Grades 70W and HPS 70W and A852 are:
MIL 800-HPNi/LA-75, 860/LA-75 and 960/LA-75.
780 flux is recommended for roundabout applications because
of its faster freezing slag.
781 flux is recommended for making high speed, single pass
welds on clean plate and sheet steel.
761, 780, 860/L-70. 761 and 780 are recommended for single
pass applications. 860 is recommended for multipass welds.

For single pass applications, any flux/wire combination meeting an


AWS F7AX classification per AWS specification A5.17 may be
used. Typically, for single pass applications, active fluxes such as
760, 761, 780 and 781 are recommended. 860, 865, 960 and 980
fluxes may also be suitable for single pass applications. The following flux/wire combinatins are classified under A5.17 and are recommended: 760/L-50, 760/L-61, 761/L-60, 761/-L61, 780/L-60,
781/L-50, 781/L-60, 781/L-61, 860/L-50, 860/L-61, 865/L-50,
865/L-61, 960/L-50, 960/L-61, 980/L-50, 980/L-61, & 980/LC-72.
Refer to Lincoln Bulletin C5.10 for flux operability information.
For multiple pass applications, any flux/wire combination meeting
an AWS F7AX classification per AWS specification A5.17 may be
used. Typically, for multiple pass applications, neutral fluxes such
as 860, 865, 880M, 882, 8500 and MIL 800-H are recommended.
960 and 980 fluxes may also be suitable for multiple pass applications. The following flux/wire combinations are classified under
A5.17 and are recommended: 8500/L-50, 8500/L-61, 8500/L-S3,
8600/L-50, 860/L-61, 860/L-S3, 865/L-50, 865/L-61, 880M/L-50,
880M/L-56, 880M/L-S3, 882/L-50, 882/L-56, 882/L-61, 882/LS3, 960/L-50, 960/L-61, 980/L-50, 980/L-61, 980/LC-72, and
MIL 800-H/L-S3. Refer to Lincoln Bulletin C5.10 for flux operabiity
information.
880/LAC-M2, 880M/LAC-M2.
MIL 800-H/LA-90, MIL 800-H/LA-100, 880M/LA-100,
880M/LA-92.
882/LAC-Ni2, 880M/LA-90, 980/LAC-Ni2.

3.

(18)

(19)
(21)

(22)

Any Innershield electrode may be used, with the following


restrictions:
Innershield electrodes are not required to have specified levels of
notch toughness. If code, specifications, or contract documents
require notch toughness, an electrode should be selected to meet
the specific requirements.
.068, 5/64 & 3/32 dia. NR-211-MP are restricted to maximum
1/2 thick carbon steel. .035 & .045 dia. NR-211-MP are
restricted to maximum 5/16 thick carbon steel.
NR-1, NR-5, and NR-152 are typically used for high speed
applications on carbon steel up to a maximum of 3/16 thick.
NR-131 is designed for high speed, single pass welding on
12 gauge and thicker steels.
Innershield: NR-203MP, NR-203 Ni(1%), NR-232, NR-305,
NR-311 Ni. (Exception: NR-311 Ni is not approved for use with
any A709 grade when AASHTO/AWS D1.5 is appliable.)
Innershield: NR-203 Ni(1%).
For vertical down applications, NR-207 or NR-207-H are the best
choices. For vertical up applications, the NR-203-XX series is the
best choice.
When resistance to atmospheric corrosion and matching weathering characteristics are needed, use NR-203 Ni(1%). If the steel is
to be painted and atmospheric corrosion resistance and matching
weathering characteristic are needed, any E7XT-6, or -8 may be
used.

FCAW-G
(23)
(24)
(25)

Outershield 70, 70-H, XLH70, 71, 71M, 71 Elite, 712C.


Outershield 81K2-H, 81Ni1-H
When resistance to atmopheric corrosion and matching weathering characteristics are needed (such as on unpainted structures),
use 81K2-H or 81Ni1-H. For single pass welds, multipass welds
which are not exposed, and multipass welds which do not require
resistance to atmospheric corrosion and matching weathering
characteristics, any E7XT-1, -5, or -9 may be used.

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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM
NO.
A27
A36
A53

Carbon Steel Castings


Structural-36,000 Min. Yield Strength
Pipe-Black, Hot dipped

A105
A106

Forgings, for Piping


Pipe

A131

A134
A135

Structural Steel for Ships (Recommendations are


based on strength reqts. Impact Test Temp.
reqts are as follows: Grades B & AHxx @ +32F,
Grades D & DS @ +14F, Grades DHxx @ -4F,
& Grades CS, E & EHxx @ -40F. EH40 and FHxx
grades are normalized, thermo-mechanical control
processed, or quenched & tempered. FHxx grades
impact test temp are -76F
Pipe
Pipe, Electric-Resistance-Steel (5.563 Max. Dia.)

A139

Pipe, Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded

A148

Castings-Structural

A161

L Carbon & C-Mo Still Tubes for Refinery Serv.


@ Elevated Temperature
(Discontinued in 1999, replaced by A192)
Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel
& C-Mn Boiler Tubes (5 Max Dia.)

A178

A179

Heat Exchanger (1/8-3 Dia.)

A181

Forgings, for General-Purpose Piping

A182

A192
A199

A200

A202

TENSILE
(ksi)

YIELD
(ksi)

60-70
58-80
48 min
60 min
48 min
70 min
48 & 60 min
70 min
58-75

30-40
36 min
30 min
35 min
30 min
36 min
30 & 35 min
40 min
34 min

64-85
71-90
74-94
64-85
71-90
74-94

46 min
51 min
57 min
46 min
51 min
57 min

48 min
60 min
48 min
60 min
60 min
60 min
66 min
80 min
90 min
105 & 115 min
150 min
47 min

30 min
35 min
30 min
35 min
42 min
46 min
52 min
40-50 min
60 min
85 & 95 min
135 min
26 min

T1 (.5% Mo)
A (Low Carbon)

55 min
47 min

30 min
26 min

C (Medium Carbon)

60 min

37 min

D (Carbon-Manganese)

70 min

40 min

47 min

26 min

Class 60

60 min

30 min

Class 70

70 min

36 min

F1 (.5% Mo)
F2 (.5% Cr, .5% Mo)

70 min
70 min

40 min
40 min

60 min & 70 min


75 min
60 min
70 min
75 min
60 min
75 min
47 min
60 min
60 min
60 min
60 min

30 min & 40 min


45 min
30 min
40 min
45 min
30 min
45 min
26 min
25 min
25 min
25 min
25 min

T11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)

60 min

25 min

T22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)


A (.5% Cr)
B (.5% Cr)

60 min
75-95
85-110

25 min
45 min
47 min

DESCRIPTION

High Temp. Fittings, Flanges, Valves, etc.

Boiler Tube for High Pressure Service


Heat Exchanger Tubes (1/8-3 Dia.)

Refinery Still Tubes (2- 9 Dia.)


(Discontinued in 1999, replaced by A213)

Pressure Vessel Cr-Mn-Si

GRADES
All
All, Carbon Steel #
Type E & S, Grade A
Type E & S, Grade B
Type F
A&B
C
A, B, D, DS, CS, E
(Gr A Impt Test Temp @ +68F)
AH32, DH32 & EH32
AH36, DH36 & EH36
AH40, DH40 & EH40
FH32
FH36
FH40
See A36, A283, A285, or A570
A
B
A
B
C
D
E
80-40 & -50
90-60
105-85 & 115-95
150-135
Low Carbon

F11, Class 1&2 (1.25%Cr,.5%Mo)


F11, Class 3 (1.25%Cr,.5%Mo)
F12, Class 1 (1% Cr, .5% Mo)
F12, Class 2 (1% Cr, .5% Mo)
F21 (3% Cr, 1 Mo)
F22, Class 1 (2.25 Cr, 1% Mo)
F22, Class 3 (2.25 Cr, 1% Mo)
7 Max Dia.
T4 (2.5% Cr, .5% Mo)
T11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
T22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)
T4 (2.5% Cr, .5% Mo)

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SMAW

SAW

GMAW**

FCAW-S

FCAW-G**

(1)
(2)
(2), (4)
(2), (4)
(2), (4)
Excalibur 7018, LH-78 MR
(2)
(2)
(1), (2)

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11), (32)
(10), (11), (32)
(10), (11), (32)
(10) , (11), (32)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10) ,(11)

(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)

(18)
(17)
(21)
(21)
(21)
(21)
(21)
(21)
(18)

(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)

(1), (3)
(1), (3)
(1)
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
880,880M/LAC Ni2
880,880M/LAC Ni2
880,880M/LAC Ni2

(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA75
LA75

(18)
(18)
(18)

(23)
(23)
(23)

(10), (11), (32)


(10), (11), (32)
(10), (11), (32)
(10), (11), (32)
(10), (11), (32)
860,960/LA75, 860/LA85
880M/LA100
880M/LA100, 880, 880M/LAC-M2

(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA90, LA100, MC900
LA100, MC-1100

(21)
(21)
(21)
(21)
(21)
(21)
(21)

(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(24)
91K2-H

(10), (11), (32)

(16)

(21)

(23)

(34), (32)

LA90
(16)

(21)
(21)

(23)
(23)

(16)

(21)

(23)

(16)

(21)

(23)

(2), (4)
(2), (4)
(2), (4)
(2), (4)
(2), (4)
(2), (4)
(2), (4)
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-110M MR, LH100M1 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
SA-85
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
SA-85
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR

(16)
(10), (11), (32)

(16)

(21)

(23)

(10), (11), (32)

(16)

(21)

(23)

(34), (32)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)

LA90

(21)

(23)

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR


LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
(2), (4)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)


MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
(10), (32)

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)

Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93


(10), (11)
(10), (11)

(16)

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)

LA75, (16)
LA100, MC1100

(24)

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ASTM
NO.

A203

A204

DESCRIPTION

Pressure Vessel - Alloy Steel, Ni (Normalized)


CVN Test Temp. shall be a matter of agreement
between purchaser & supplier, may be as low as
-100F, which may change recommendations.
Boiler & Pressure Vessel (.5% Mo)
Plates > 1-1/2 Normalized

GRADES

A & D (2.25% Ni & 3.5% Ni)


B & E (2.25% Ni & 3.5% Ni)
F (3.5% Ni)
A
B
C
T1, T1a, & T1b
A-1
C
See A570
T2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo)
T11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
T12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo)
T17 (1% Cr)
T21 (3% Cr, 1% Mo)
T22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)

A209
A210

C-Mo Boiler Tubes (1/2- 5 Dia.)


Carbon Steel Boiler Tubes (1/2- 5 Dia.)

A211
A213

Spiral Welded Pipe (Discontinued in 1993)


Boiler Tubes (1/8 - 5 Dia.)

A214

Heat-Exchanger Tubes (3 Max. Dia.)

A216

Carbon Steel Castings - High Temp.

WCA
WCB
WCC

A217

Steel Castings, High Temp.

A225

Pressure Vessel, Mn-V- .5% Ni

WC1 (.5% Mo)


WC4(.75%Cr,.5%Mo, .9%Ni)
WC5(.75%Cr,1%Mo, .8% Ni)
WC6 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
WC9 (2.5% Cr, 1% Mo)
WC11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
C (> 2 Normalized)
D (Normalized)

A226

High-Pressure Service (5 Max. Dia.)


(Discontinued in 1997)
Wrought Welding Fittings for Moderate & Elevated
Temperatures

A234

A242

A250

High Strength, Low Alloy Structural-Cu


(.2% Cu min.) Groups listed are for Structural
Shapes. For Plates & Bars, Tensile requirements
are based on thickness.
C-Mo Tubes (1/2 - 5 Dia.)

A252

Steel Pipe Piles

STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
TENSILE
YIELD
(ksi)
(ksi)

65-85
70-90
(</= 2) ( > 2)
80-100 75-95
65-85
70-90
75-95
55, 53, & 60 min
60 min
70 min

37 min
40 min
(</= 2)
( > 2)
55 min
50 min
37 min
40 min
43 min
30, 28, & 32 min
37 min
40 min

60 min
60 min
60 min
60 min
60 min
60 min

30 min
30 min
30 min
30 min
30 min
30 min

60-85
70-95
70-95

30 min
36 min
40 min

65-90
70-95
70-95
70-95
70-95
80-105
105-135
80-105
47 min

35 min
40 min
40 min
40 min
40 min
50 min
70 min
60 min
26 min

WPB

60-85

35 min

WPC

70-95

40 min

WP1 (.5% Mo)


WP11, Class 1(1.25% Cr,.5% Mo)
WP11, Class 2(1.25%Cr,.5%Mo)
WP11, Class 3 (1.25%Cr,.5%Mo)
WP12, Class 1 (1%Cr,.5% Mo)
WP12, Class 2 (1%Cr,.5% Mo)
WP22, Class 1(2.25% Cr,1% Mo)
WP22, Class 3 (2.25% Cr,1% Mo)
Shapes-Group 1 & 2, (Plates 3/4 & less)
Shapes-Group 3, (Plates Over 3/4 to 1-1/2)
Shapes-Group 4 & 5, (Plates Over 1-1/2 to 4)

55-80
60-85
70-95
75-100
60-85
70-95
60-85
75-100
70 min
67 min
63 min

30 min
30 min
40 min
45 min
30 min
40 min
30 min
45 min
50 min
46 min
42 min

T1 (.5% Mo)
T1a (.5% Mo)
T1b (.5% Mo)
T2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo)
T11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
T12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo)
T22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)
1

55 min
60 min
53 min
60 min
60 min
60 min
60 min
50 min

30 min
32 min
28 min
30 min
30 min
30 min
30 min
30 min

60 min

35 min

66 min

45 min

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE

SMAW

LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR

SAW

GMAW**

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(34)
(34)
(34)

LA75
LA75

LA90
LA90
LA90
LA90, (16)
(16)
(16)

SA-85, LH-75 MR, LH-78 MR


(2), (4)
SA-85, LH-75 MR, LH-78 MR

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR


LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-110M MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
SA-85
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
(1), (6)
(1), (6)
(1), (6)
SA-85
SA-85
SA-85
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)

FCAW-G**

(21)
(21)
(21)

(23)
(23)
(23)

(18)
(18)
(18)

(23)
(23)
(23)

MC1100
LA75
(16)

(21)

(24)
(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(34)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
(10), (11), (15)
(10), (11), (15)
(10), (11), (15)

LA90

NR-203Ni1%
NR-203Ni1%
NR-203Ni1%

(25)
(25)
(25)

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR


LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
(1)
(1)
(1)

FCAW-S

LA90

(16)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)

LA75, LA90
LA75, LA90
LA75, LA90

(10), (11)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
(12)
860, 960/LA75

LA90

(29)
(29)
(29)
LA90
LA90
LA90

(23)
(23)
(23)

(10), (11), (32)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(10), (11), (32)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(10), (11), (32)

(16)

(17)

(23)

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE


ASTM
NO.

DESCRIPTION

A266

Pressure Vessel Forgings

A283

Structural Plates Storage Tank Construction

A284
A285

C-Si Steel Plates (Discontinued 1994)


Pressure Vessel Plate

A299
A302

Pressure Vessel Plate Mn-Si


Pressure Vessel Plates > 2 Normalized
Mn-Mo (Grade A & B)
Mn-Mo-Ni (Grade C & D)
A328 Steel Sheet Piling
A333 & Low Temperature Pipe
A334

A335

A336

A350

GRADES

1
2&4
3
A
B
C
D
C&D
A
B
C

1 (CVNs @ -50 F, 13 ft-lb)

60-85
70-95
75-100
45-60
50-65
55-75
60-80
60 min
45-60
50-70
55-75
75-95
75-95
80-100
80-100
70 min
55 min

30 min
36 min
37.5 min
24 min
27 min
30 min
33 min
30 & 33 min
24 min
27 min
30 min
42 min
45 min
50 min
50 min
39 min
30 min

6 (CVNs @ -50 F, 13 ft-lb)

60 min

35 min

65 min
55 min
55 min
60 min
60 min
60 min
60 min
70-95
70-100
60-100
60-85

35 min
30 min
30 min
30 min
32 min
30 min
30 min
40 min
30-45 min
30-45 min
30 min

70-95

36 min

60-85
70-95
66-91
75-100
75-100

30 min
37.5 min
52 min
60 min
60 min

60-95
60-95
65-90
70-95
70 min
65 min
70 min
80 & 85 min
85 min

30-40 min
30-40 min
35 min
40 min
36 min
35 min
40 & 45 min
50 & 60 min
55 min

48 min
60 min
55 min
55 min
60 min
60 min
60 min
60 min

30 min
35 min
30 min
30 min
30 min
30 min
30 min
30 min

A (.5% Mo)
B (.5% Mo)
C & D (.5% Mo, .6% Ni) & (.5% Mo, .8% Ni)

7 (CVNs @ -100 F, 13 ft-lb)


P1 (.5% Mo)
P2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo)
P11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
P12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo)
P15 (1.4% Si, .5% Mo)
P22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)
Pressure Vessel Forgings, F11-C1, C2, & C3
F1 (.5% Mo)
(1.25% Cr, .5% Mo), F12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo),
F11-C2, F11-C3, F11-C1, F12
F21-C3 (3% Cr, 1% Mo), F22-C3 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) F21-C3, F21-C1, F22-C3, F22-C1
Low Temp. Forgings, etc., Requiring Notch
LF1 (CVNs @ -20 F, 13 ft-lbs)
Toughness Testing for Piping Components
LF2 (CVNs @ -50 F, 13 ft-lbs)

High Temperature Pipe

LF5 Class 1 (CVNs @ -75 F)


LF5 Class 2 (CVNs @ -75 F)
LF 6 Class 1 (CVNs @ -60 F)
LF 6 Class 2 (CVNs @ -60 F)
LF 6 Class 3 (CVNs @ -0 F)
A352

A356

A366
A369

Low Temp. Castings for Pressure Containing


Parts, Low Temperature Service, CVNs for LCA
tested @ -25 F, CVNs for LCB & LCC tested
@ -50 F
Steam Turbine Castings

Carbon Steel Sheets


(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008)
High Temperature Forged & Bored Pipe

STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
TENSILE
YIELD
(ksi)
(ksi)

LCA (.5% Ni, .5% Cr, .2% Mo)


LCB & LCC (.5% Ni, .5% Cr, .2% Mo)
LC1 (.5% Mo)
LC2 (2.5% Ni)
1
2 (.5% Mo)
5, 6 (.5% & 1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
8, 9 (1% Cr, 1% Mo, V)
10 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)
Type A, B, & C
FPA
FPB
FP1 (.5% Mo)
FP2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo)
FP11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
FP12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo)
FP21 (3% Cr, 1% Mo)
FP22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE

SMAW

(1)
(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
LH-8018-C3 MR

(1)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
SA-85
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
SA-85
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR

SAW

GMAW**

FCAW-S

(10). (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(34)
(34), 880M/L56
MIL 800-H/LA82
(10), (11)
882/L50

(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA75, LA100
(16)
LA75

(18)
(18)
(18)
(17)
(17)
(17)
(17)
(17)
(17)
(17)
(17)
(18)
(18)

(17)
NR-207

(23)
(23)
(24)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(24)
(24)
(23)
(24)

882/L50

LA75

NR-207

(24)

(34)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M,8 82/LA92, (26)

LA90

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93


(34)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
(10), (11)

LA90

FCAW-G**

(23)

(16)

(17)

(23)

880M/L56

LA75

NR-207

(24)

880M/LA75
880M/LA75
880M/LA75
880M/LA75
(10), (11)

LA75
LA75
LA75
LA75
LA75

NR-207
NR-207
NR-207
NR-207
NR-207

81K2-H
81K2-H
81K2-H
91K2-H
91K2-H

(16)
LA75
LA90

(18)
NR-207

(23)
(24)
(24)

LH-8018-C1 MR
(3)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
(2)

(10), (11)
880M/LA75
860/L70
880, 880M/LAC Ni2
(10), (11)
(34)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
(10), (11)

(16)
LA90

(18)

(23)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(4)
(4)
SA-85
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR

(10), (34)
(10), (34)
(34)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93

(16)
(16)
LA90

(21)
(21)

(23)
(23)

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,


LH-8018-C3 MR
(1)
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

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ASTM
NO.

DESCRIPTION

A372

Pressure Vessel Forgings, Thin-Walled,


Type IV (.2% Mo), Type V (1% Cr, .2% Mo)

A381

High Pressure Pipe for Transmission Systems

A387

A389
A405
A414

Pressure Vessel Plate, Cr-Mo


Grades 2, 11, & 12-.5%Mo (Class 1 Lower Tensile)
(Class 2 Higher Tensile)
High Temp. Cr- Mo Castings

A420

High Temperature Pipe


Pressure Vessel Sheet {Grades A,B,C, & D Max. Ten. = Min. Ten + 15 ksi, Grades E,F, & GMax. Ten. = Min. Ten + 20 ksi}
Low Temperature Fittings

A423

Low Alloy Tubes (1/2 - 5 Dia.)

A426

High Temp. Cast Pipe

A441
A442

Discontinued 1989, Replaced by A572


Plate with Improved Transition Properties

A455
A469

Pressure Vessel Plate C-Mn


Vacuum-Treated Steel Forgings

A470

Alloy Steel Forgings

A486
A487

Highway Bridge Castings (Discontinued 1989)


Castings-Pressure Service
1s V, 2s MnMo,
4s NiCrMo, 6s MnNiCrMo
8s (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) & 9s (1% Cr, .3% Mo)
10s, 11s, 12s NiCrMo
13s & 14s NiMo, 16A Low C, MnNi

GRADES
Grade A
Grade B
Grade C, Grade E (Class 55)
Grade D, Grade E (Class 65)
Y35

60-85
75-100
90-115 & 85-110
105-130
60 min

35 min
45 min
55 min
65 min
35 min

Y42

60 min

42 min

Y46

63 min

46 min

Y48

62 min

48 min

Y50

64 min

50 min

Y52

66 min

52 min

Y56
Y60

71 min
75 min

56 min
60 min

77 min
55-85,
65-90
60-85, 75-100
60-85, 75-100
70 min
80 min
80 min
45, 50, 55, & 60 min
65, 70, & 75 min

65 min
30 min,
45 min
30 min,
45 min
30 min,
45 min
40 min
50 min
50 min
25, 30, 33, & 35 min
38, 42, & 45 min

WPL6 (CVNs @-50 F, 25 Ft-Lbs)

60-85

35 min

WPL9 (CVNs @-100 F,25 Ft-Lbs)


1 (.75% Cr, .5% Ni)
2 (.75% Ni)
CP1 (.5% Mo)
CP2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo)
CP11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
CP12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo)
CP15 (1.4% Si, .5% Mo)
CP21 (3% Cr, 1% Mo)
CP22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)

63-88
60 min
60 min
65 min
60 min
70 min
60 min
60 min
60 min
70 min

46 min
37 min
37 min
35 min
30 min
40 min
30 min
30 min
30 min
40 min

55-75
60-80
70-95
75 min
80 min
90 min
75 min
80 min
90 min & 90-110

30 min
32 min
35-38 min
35 min
55 min
70 min
40 min
55 min
70 min

105 min & 105-125

85 min

1A,1B,1C,2A,2B,2C,4A,4C,9C,13A
10A, 4B, 8B, 13B

85-115
100-130

53-65 min
70-85 min

11A, 12A
9D,11B,12B

70-95
100-130

40 min
70-85

10B,14A
16A
See A199, A213 & A334

120-145
70-95

95-100 min
40 min

Y65
2 (.75% Cr), 11 (1% Cr), & 12 (1.25% Cr)
22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)
21 (3% Cr, 1% Mo)
C23 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
C24 (1% Cr, 1% Mo)
P24 (1% Cr, 1% Mo)
A, B, C, & D
E, F, & G

55
60
Class 1
Class 2 (2.5% Ni, .3% Mo)
Class 3 (2.5% Ni, .3% Mo)
Class 1
Class 2 (3.5% Ni, .75% max Cr)
Class 3, 9, & 5
Class 4, & 6, 8

A498

Heat-Exchanger Tubes

STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
TENSILE
YIELD
(ksi)
(ksi)

10

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE

SMAW

SAW

GMAW**

FCAW-S

FCAW-G**

(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-110M MR
LH-110M MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (2)
SAHYP+, Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
SAHYP+, Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
SA70+, SA80, LH-75 MR, LH-78 MR
SA70+, SA80, SAHYP+, LH-D80,
LH-D90
SA70+, SA80, LH-D80, LH-D90
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
880M/LA90
(12)
860/L60, L61

(16)
(16)
LA90
MC1100
(16)

(17)
(18)

(23)
(23)
(24)

(21)

(23)

860/L60, L61

(16)

(21)

(23)

860/L60, L61

(16)

(21)

(23)

860/L60, L61

(16)

(21)

(23)

860/L60, L61

(16)

(21)

(23)

860/L60, L61

(16)

(21)

(23)

860/L60, L61
860/L60, L61

(16)
(16)

(21)
(21)

(23)
(24)

860/L60, L61
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93

(16)

(21)

(24)

LH-90 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
(2), (5)
(1)

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)


MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
(10), (11), (33)
(10), (11), (33)

LA90
(16)
(16)

(17)
(17)

(23)
(23)

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,


LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-90 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
SA-85,85P
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
SA-85
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR

882/L56

LA75

NR-207

81K2-H

(16)
LA75
LA90

NR-203Ni1%

81Ni1-H

(16)
(16)
(16)
L56, SGS-6

(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)

(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)

LA100
(16)

(18)

91K2-H
(23)

LA100,
MC1100
(16)
LA100,
MC1100

(18)

(23)

LA75

NR-203 Ni1%

81Ni1-H

(1)
(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR, (1), (8)
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR

880M/LAC-Ni2

(34)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
MIL800-H,880M, 882/LA93
MIL800-H,880M, 882/LA93
(10), 860/L61, 880M/L50
(10), 860/L61, 880M/L50
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
880, 880M/LAC Ni2
880M/LA100
(10), (11)
880, 880M/LAC Ni2
882/LAC Ni2

LH-110M MR

(12)

LH-110M MR

860, 880M/LA100
(12)

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR


LH-110M MR

(10), (11)
(12)

LH-8018-C3 MR

860, 960/LA75

11

LA100, MC900,
MC1100

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE


ASTM
NO.

DESCRIPTION

A500

Structural Tubing

A501
A508

Structural Tubing
Pressure Vessel Forgings,
Quenched & Tempered

A514

Quenched & Tempered Plate

A515

High Temperature Pressure Vessel Plate

A516

Pressure Vessel Plate

A517

Pressure Vessel, Quenched & Tempered

A521

Closed Die Forgings

A523

High Pressure Pipe (4 -12 Dia.)

A524

Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe, for Atmospheric


& Lower Temps.

A529

High Strength C-Mn Steel of Structural Quality

A533

Pressure Vessel, Quench. & Temp. Mn-Mo-Ni


Type A (.50% Mo)Type B (.50% Mo,.55% Ni)
Type C(.50%Mo,.85%Ni)Type D(.50%Mo.30%Ni)

A537

Pressure Vessel Plate C-Mn-Si

A539
A541

Tubing for Gas & Oil Lines


Pressure Vessel Forgings, Quenched & Tempered
Grades 2 & 3 (.5% Mo)
Grade 4N, Class 3 (1.5% Cr, .5% Mo)
Grade 11 Class 4 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
Grade 22 Classes 3, 4, & 5 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)

A542

Pressure Vessel Plates, Quenched & Tempered


Type A & B (2.25%Cr, 1%Mo)
Type C (3%Cr,1%Mo,+V,Ti,B)

A543

Pressure Vessel Plate, Quenched & Tempered


(1.5% Cr, .4%Mo)
Type B 3% Ni, Type C 2.75% Ni

GRADES
A
B
C
D (SR 1100 F for 1hr/in,, .5hr min.)

STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
TENSILE
YIELD
(ksi)
(ksi)
45 min
58 min
62 min
58 min

45 min
42 min
46 min
36 min

1 & 1A
2-C1 & 3 (.75% Ni, .5% Mo)
2-C2, 3-C2 (.75% Ni, .5% Mo)
4N-C3 (3.25% Ni, 1.75% Cr, .5% Mo)
4N-C1 & 5-C1 (3.25% Ni, 1.75% Cr, .5% Mo)
4N-C2 & 5-C2 (3.25% Ni, 1.75% Cr, .5% Mo)
22-C3 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)
All Grades > 2 1/2

58 min
70-95
80-105
90-115
90-115
105-130
115-140
85-110
100-130

36 min
36 min
50 min
65 min
70 min
85 min
100 min
55 min
90 min

All Grades 2 1/2 & under

110-130

100 min

60
65 & 70
55 & 60
65 & 70
All Grades 2 1/2 & under
All Grades 2 1/2 - 6
AA,AB,CE,CF & CF1
AC, AD & CG
CA, CC & CC1
AE
A

60-80
65-85 & 70-90
55-75 & 60-80
65-85 & 70-90
115-135
105-135
75 min to 85 min
82 min to 96 min
60 min to 66 min
95 min to 105 min
48 min

32 min
35 min & 38 min
30 min & 32 min
35 min & 38 min
100 min
90 min
37 min to 55 min
48 min to 58 min
30 min to 33 min
75 min to 80 min
30 min

60 min

35 min

60-85

35 min

II

55-80

30 min

42
50 & 55
Class 1, Type A, B, C, & D
Class 2, Type A, B, C, & D
Class 3, Type A, B, C, & D

60-85
70-100
80-100
90-115
100-125

42 min
50 min & 55 min
50 min
70 min
83 min

1 (Normalized) </= 2.5


1 (Normalized) >2.5 - 4
2 & 3 Quen & Temp </= 2.5
2 & 3 Quen & Temp >2.5 - 4
2 & 3 Quen & Temp >4 - 6
2-3/8 Max. Dia., 1/8 Max. Thickness
1, 1A
2 Class 1, & 3 Class 1
11 Class 4
2 Class 2, 3 Class 2
22 Class 4
22 Class 5
4N Class 3
22 Class 3
Class 1, Type A, B, & C
Class 2, Type A, B, & C
Class 3, Type A, B, & C
Class 4 & 4a, Type A, B, & C
Class 1, Type B & C
Class 2, Type B & C
Class 3, Type B & C

70 min
65 min
80 min
75 min
70 min
45 min
70-95
80-105
80-105
90-115
105-130
115-140
90-115
85-110
105-125
115-135
95-115
85-110
105-125
115-135
90-115

50 min
45 min
60 min & 55 min
55 min & 50 min
46 min & 40 min
35 min
36 min
50 min
50 min
65 min
85 min
100 min
70 min
55 min
85 min
100 min
75 min
55 min & 60 min
85 min
100 min
70 min

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SMAW
(2)
(2)
(2)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
(2)
(1)
LH-110M MR
LH-110M MR
LH-110M MR

SAW

GMAW**

FCAW-S

FCAW-G**

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)

(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)

(17)
(17)
(17)

(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
882, 8500, MIL800-H/LA82
882, 8500, MIL800-H/LA82

(16)
(16)

(17)
(18)

(23)
(23)

(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)

(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)

LA100
(12)

Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
LH-110M, (7)

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93


(12)

LH-110M, (7)

(12)

(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(7)
LH-110M MR, (7)

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(12)
(12)
960, 860/LA75, 860/LA85
(14)
(10), (11)
(12)
780/L60, L61

LA75
LA90
(16)
LA100
(16)

(18)

81Ni1-H
91K2-H
(23)

(21)

(23)

780/L60, L61

(16)

(21)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
882, 8500, MIL800-H/LA82
882, 8500, MIL800-H/LA82
8500, MIL800-H/LA82

(16)
(16)
LA75
LA90
LA100,
MC1100
(16)
(16)
LA75
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
LA90
(16)
LA100, MC900
MC1100

(17)
(17)

(23)
(23)
(24)
91K2-H

(17)
(17)

(23)
(23)
(24)
(24)
(24)

(1)
LH-110M MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
(1)
(1)
LH-8018-C3
LH-110M, (4)
LH-110M MR
(1)
(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
(1), LH-8018-C3 MR
(2), (4)
(1)
LH-8018-C3
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), 882, 8500/LA85
MIL800-H/LA-71
MIL800-H/LA-71

LA100,
MC1100
LA100,
MC1100
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)

LH-110M MR

(10), (11)
(10), 880M/LA90
(10), (11)
882, 8500/LA82
(12)

LH-110M MR

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93


(12)

MC1100

LH-110M, (7)

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93


MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
(12)

LA100, MC1100

LH-110M MR

MIL800-H, 880M, 8500/LA100

LA100

(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)

(23)
(24)
(23)
91K2-H

MC1100

LH-110M MR

13

91K2-H

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ASTM
NO.
A556

A557

DESCRIPTION
Seamless, Cold-Drawn Feedwater Heater Tubes
(1-1/4 Max. Dia.)

Electric-Resistance Welded Feedwater Heater Tubes


(1-1/4 Max. Dia.)

A562

Pressure Vessel Plate, Carbon Steel, Mn-Ti, for


Glass or Diffused Metallic Coatings

A569

A572

Hot-Rolled Sheet, 0.15% Max C,


(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1011)
Structural Sheet & Strip, Hot-Rolled
Max. Thickness 0.229
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1011)
High Strength Structural Columbium-Vanadium

A573

Structural Plate of Improved Toughness

A587

Low Carbon Steel Pipe, Chem. Industry

A588

High Strength Structural, with Atmospheric


Corrosion Resistance (Recommended consumables
are the same regardless of thicknesses)

A570

A589

Seamless & Welded Carbon Steel Water-Well Pipe

GRADES

STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
TENSILE
YIELD
(ksi)
(ksi)

A2

47 min

26 min

B2

60 min

37 min

C2

70 min

40 min

A2

47 min

26 min

B2

60 min

37 min

C2

70 min

40 min

55-75

30 min

None Specified

None Specified

49,52,53,55,&60 min
65 & 70 min

30,33,36,40,&45 min
50 &55 min

60 min
65 min
70 min
75 min
80 min
58-71 min
65-77 min
70-90 min
48 min

42 min
50 min
55 min
60 min
65 min
32 min
35 min
42 min
30 min

70 min

50 min

Plates over 5
Butt Welded

67 min
63 min
48 min

46 min
42 min
30 min

48 min

30 min

60 min

35 min
Up to 2.5
100 min
> 2.5 - 4
90 min
55 min

Type A, B, & C
30, 33, 36, 40, & 45
50 & 55
42
50
55
60
65
58
65
70

All Structural Shapes & Plates 4 & Under


Plates over 4 to 5

A592

Pressure Vessels, Quenched & Tempered,


Forged Fittings

A (.75% Cr), E (1.75% Cr,.5% Mo),


F (.5% Cr, .5% Mo)

A595

Structural Tubing

Up to 2.5
115-135
> 2.5 - 4
105-135
65 min

70 min

60 min

C (Weather Resistant, Cu,Cr,Ni)

70 min

60 min

70 & 65 min

50 & 45 min

65 min
60 min
65 & 70 min
80 min
85 min
42 & 45 min
48 min
52 min
82 min

45 min
45 min
50 & 55 min
65 min
70 min
25 & 30 min
33 min
40 min
80 min

A606

Sheet, Hot & Cold Rolled, High-Strength,


Low-Alloy, Atmospheric Corrosion Resistant

A607

Sheet, High Strength, Low Alloy


Co or V or Both
Cold Rolled or Hot Rolled
(Disconinued 8/00, replaced with A1008 & A1011)
Structural Sheet
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008)

A611

Hot Rolled [As Rolled & Annealed or


Normalized]
Cold Rolled [Cut Lengths & Coils]
45
50, 55, & 60
65
70
A&B
C Types 1 & 2
D Types 1 & 2
E (Full Hard Product)

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SMAW
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR

SAW

GMAW**

FCAW-S

FCAW-G**

(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)
(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(16)
(16)

(17)
(17)

(23)
(23)

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
960/LA75, 860/LA85
960/LA75, 860/LA85
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)

(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA75
(16)
(16)
LA75, (16)
(16)

(17)
(17)
(17)

(18)
(18)
(18)
(17)

(23)
(23)
(23)
(24)
(24)
(23)
(23)
(23), (24)
(23)

AXXX10/L61, 880,880M/LAC-Ni2

(29)

(22)

(23), (25)

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,


LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR, (4)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(16)

(17)

(23)

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,


LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR, LH-75,
LH-78, LH-8018-C3 MR

(16)

(17)

(23)

(16)

(17)

(23)

LA75

(19)

81Ni1-H

(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
(1)
(1)
(1)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR
LH-78 MR, (4)
LH-8018-C3 MR, (1), (6)

960,860/LA75 (15)

(1)

(10), (11)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(1)
(2)
(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(14)
(14)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(14)

(16)
(16)
(16)
LA90
LA90
(16)
(16)
(16)
LA90, MC900

(17)
(17)
(17)

(23)
(23)
(23)
(24)
(24)
(23)
(23)
(23)
91K2-H

(2)
(2)
(2)

15

(17)
(17)
(17)

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE


ASTM
NO.

A612
A615

A616

A617

A618

A620
A633

DESCRIPTION

Pressure Vessel Plate for Low Temperature


Service
Billet Steel Bars, Concrete Reinforcement
(0.376-2.257 Dia.)
Rail-Steel Bars For Concrete Reinforcement
(Max 1.410 Dia.)
(Discontinued 9/99, replaced with A996)
Axle-Steel for Concrete Reinforcement
(Max 1.410 Dia.)
(Discontinued 9/99, replaced with A996)
Low Alloy Structural Tubing

Steel Sheet, Drawing Quality, Special Killed


(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008)
Normalized High Strength Low Alloy Structural

GRADES

STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
TENSILE
YIELD
(ksi)
(ksi)

0.5 & Under


> 0.5
40
60
75
50
60

83-105
81-101
70 min
90 min
100 min
80 min
90 min

50 min
50 min
40 min
60 min
75 min
50 min
60 min

40
60

70 min
90 min

40 min
60 min

Ia,Ib,II, </= 3/4 Wall Thickness

70 min

50 min

Ia,Ib,II, > 3/4 Wall Thickness

67 min

46 min

III

65 min

50 min

40 min

20 min

A
C

63-83
70-90 & 65-85

42 min
50 min & 46 min

D
E </= 2.5 & >2.5 - 4

70-90 & 65-85


80-100

50 min & 46 min


60 min & 55 min

E > 4

75-95

55 min

A656

High Strength, Low Alloy Structural

50
60
70
80

60 min
70 min
80 min
90 min

50 min
60 min
70 min
80 min

A660

Cast Pipe, for High Temperature Service

WCA

60 min

30 min

WCB

70 min

36 min

WCC

70 min

40 min

58-78
65-85
70-90
47 min
60 min
66 min
75 min
83 & 85 min

40 min
40 min
43 min

A662

Pressure Vessel, Low & Moderate Temp.

A668

Carbon & Alloy Steel Forgings


Minimum Tensiles & Yields Requirements vary
with size of forging.

A672

Steel Pipe for High-Pressure Service at Moderate


Temperatures

A675

Steel Bars

(A675 continued on next page)

A (CVN Req - 15 ft-lbs @ -75 F)


B (CVN Req - 15 ft-lbs @ -50 F)
C (CVN Req - 15 ft-lbs @ -50 F)
A (Untreated)
B (Annealed, or normal, or normal & temp.)
C (Annealed, or normal, or normal & temp.)
D (Normal, annealed, or normal & temp.)
E (Normal&temp, or double normal & temp)

F (Quench&temp,ornormal,quench,&temp.) 82, 85, & 90 min


G (Annealed, or normal,or normal & temp.)
80 min
H (Normal & temp.)
90 min
J (Normal&temp, or normal,quech,&temp.)
90 & 95 min
K (Normal,quench, & temp.)
100 & 105 min
L (Normal,quench, & temp.)
110,115, &125 min
M (Normal,quench, & temp.)
135,140 &145 min
N (Normal,quench, & temp.)
160,165 &170 min
Grade designates type of plate used to
make pipe. See ASTM Spec. for plate
material information.
45
45-55
50
50-60
55
55-65
60
60-72

16

30 min
33 min
37 min
43 & 44 min
48, 50, & 55 min
50 min
58 & 60 min
65 & 70 min
75 & 80 min
85, 95, 105 min
110,115 &120 min
130, 135 &140 min

22.5 min
25 min
27.5 min
30 min

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE

SMAW

LH-8018-C3 MR, C1 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR, C1 MR
(1)

SAW

(10)
(10), 880M/L56

GMAW**

LA75
LA75
(16)
LA90
LA100, MC1100
LA75
LA90

LH-110M MR
LH-8018-C3 MR

(1)

FCAW-S

(18)

FCAW-G**

(24)
(24)
(23)
91K2-H
(24)
91K2-H

(16)
LA90

(18)

(23)
91K2-H

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,


LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
(2)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(16)

(18)

(23)

LH-8018-C3 MR, (1)


LH-8018-C3 MR, (1)

(10), 860, 882/L61, 880M/L50


(10), 860, 882/L61, 880M/L51

(16)
LA75, (16)

(17)
(18)

(23)
(23)

LH-8018-C3 MR, (1)


LH-8018-C3 MR

(10), 860, 882/L61, 880M/L52


880M/L56, AXXX10/L61, 860/LA-71

LA75, LA90
LA75, LA90

(18)

(23)
(24)

LH-8018-C3 MR

880M/L56, AXXX10/L61, 860/LA-71

LA75, LA90

(1)
(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), 880M/LA-71
(14), 880M, MIL800-H/LA100

(18)
(18)

(23)
(23)
(24)
91K2-H

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,


LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
(2)
(2)
(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR

(10), (11)

(16)
(16)
LA75, LA90
LA90, MC900,
LA100
(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

8500/L-S3
8500/L-S3
8500/L-S3
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(14)

NR-207
(19)
(19)
(17)
(17)
(17)

(24)
(24)
(24)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(24)
91K2-H

(14)
(14)
(13)
(13)
(14)
(14)

LA75
LA75
LA75
(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75, (16)
LA75, LA90,
MC900
LA75, LA90
LA75, LA90
LA90, MC900
LA90, MC900
LA100, MC1100
LA100, MC1100

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)

(16)
(16)
(16)
(16)

(17)
(17)
(17)
(17)

LH-8018-C3 MR

LH-110M MR

(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)

17

(24)

(23)
(23)
91K2-H
91K2-H

(23)
(23)
(23)
(23)

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ASTM
NO.

DESCRIPTION

A675
(contd)

A678

Quenched & Tempered Structural Plate

A690
A691

H-Piles & Sheet Piling


Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe, (> 16 Dia.)

A692

Seamless L.A. Steel Tubes, 1/2% Mo.


(5 Max. Dia.)
Carbon & Alloy Steel Forgings

A694

A695

A696

GRADES
65
70
75
80
90
A
B
C [ < 3/4, 3/4 - 1-1/2, 1-1/2 - 2]
D

65-77
70-85
75-90
80 min
90 min
70-90
80-100
85-105, 90-110, 95-115
90-110
70 min

32.5 min
35 min
37.5 min
40 min
55 min
50 min
60 min
65, 70, & 75 min
75 min
50 min

Grade designates type of plate used to


make pipe. See ASTM Spec. for plate
material information.
64-84

42 min

SA-85

F42

60 min

42 min

F46

60 min

46 min

F48

62 min

48 min

F50

64 min

50 min

F52

66 min

52 min

F56

68 min

56 min

75 min
77 min
82 min
60 min
70 min
80 min
90 min
60 min

60 min
65 min
70 min
35 min
40 min
45 min
50 min
35 min

70 min

40 min

80 min
60 & 66 min
60, 66, & 75 min
60, 66, & 75 min
60, 66, & 75 min
60,66,75, &90 min
60,66,75, &90 min
60 & 66 min
60,66,75, &90 min
58 min & 58-80
65 min
65 min
70 min
90-110
70 min
90-110
110-130
100-130
90 min
60, 65, & 72 min
70, 75, & 85 min
88 & 90 min
100 min
90 & 95 min

60 min, 78 max
42 & 52 min
42, 52, & 60 min
42, 52, & 60 min
42, 52, & 60 min
42,52,60, &75 min
42,52,60, &75 min
42 & 52 min
42,52,60, &75 min
36 min
50 min
50-65
50 min
70 min
50 min
70 min
100 min
90 min
80 & 85 min
50, 55, 60, & 65 min
60, 65, & 75 min
75, 80, 82, 85 min
90 min
80 & 85 min

F60
F65
F70
Bars, for Fluid Power
35 Type A, B, C, & D
40 Type A, B, C, & D
45 Type A, C, & D
50 Type A, C, & D
Carbon Steel Bars - Pressure Piping Components B
C

A706
A707

A709

A710

STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
TENSILE
YIELD
(ksi)
(ksi)

Low Alloy Bars for Concrete Reinforcement


Carbon & Alloy Steel Flanges for Low Temp.
Service Impact Test Temperatures L1 @ -20 F
L2 & L3 @ -50 F
L4, L5, & L6 @ -80 F
L7 & L8 @ -100 F

L1, Class 1 & 2


L2, Class 1, 2, & 3
L3, Class 1, 2, & 3
L4, Class 1, 2, & 3
L5, Class 1, 2, 3, & 4
L6, Class 1, 2, 3, & 4
L7, Class 1, & 2
L8, Class 1, 2, 3, & 4
Structural Steel For Bridges. For bridge
36 (Similar to A36)
fabrication, AASHTO/AWS D1.5 is often
50 (Similar to A572, Grade 50)
applicable. The filler metals listed for A709
50S (Similar to A992)
include those options thatmeet both the
50W, Type A, B, & C (Similar to A588)
strength requirements for theapplication,
70W (Similar to A852)
as well as meeting the requirements of
HPS 50W
D1.5-2002.
HPS 70W
100, 100W, </= 2-1/2 (Similar to A514)
100, 100W, 2-1/2 to 4 (Similar to A514)
Low-C Age-Hardening
A, Class 1{CVN Reqt 20 ft-lb @ -50 F}
Gr. A (.85% Ni,.75% Cr,+Cu,Mo,Cb), Gr B (1.25% A, Class 2 {CVN Reqt 50 ft-lb @ -50 F}
Ni + Cu & Cb), Gr. C (.85% Ni, + Mo, Cu, & Cb)
A, Class 3 {CVN Reqt 50 ft-lb @ -80 F}
Class 1- As-rolled & Precipitation Heat Treated,
B (As-Rolled & Precipitation Heat Treated)
Class 2- Normalized & Precipitation Heat Treated, C, Class 1
Class 3- Quenched & Precipitation Heat Treated,
C, Class 3 {CVN Reqt 50 ft-lb @ -80 F}

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FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE

SMAW
(1)
(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR, (1)
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-110M
LH-110M
See A588

SAW
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(14)
(13)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
8500/LA85
8500/LA85
See A588

GMAW**

FCAW-S

FCAW-G**

(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75, LA90
LA90, MC900
(16)
LA75, LA90
LA100, MC1100
LA100, MC1100
See A588

(17)
(17)
(17)

See A588

(23)
(23)
(23)
(24)
91K2-H
(23)
(24)
91K2-H
91K2-H
See A588

(18)

LA90
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR, LH-D80, LH-D90
LH-8018-C3 MR, LH-D80, LH-D90
LH-90 MR, LH-D90
(2)
(3)
LH-8018-C3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR,
LH-78 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR

(1)
(1)
(1)
(1), (6)
(1), (6)
LH-110M MR
LH-110M MR
LH-90 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-90 MR
LH-110M MR

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)

(16)

(18)

(23)

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
880M, 882, 960/LA92, 880M/LA90
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(13)

(16)
(16)
LA90
(16)
(16)
LA75, LA90
LA90, MC900
(16)

(18)
(18)
(17)
(17)

(18)

(23)
(23)
81K2-H
(23)
(23)
(24)
91K2-H
(23)

(16)

(18)

(23)

LA75, LA90
(16)
LA75
LA75
LA75
LA75
LA75

(18)
NR-207
NR-207
NR-207
NR-207
NR-207

(24)
(23)
81K2-H
81K2-H
91K2-H
91K2-H
91K2-H

(10), (11)
960, 860, 880M/LA75
960, 860, 880M/LA75
880M/LA75
880M/LA100
880M/LA100
880M/LAC-Ni2
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(15)
MIL800HPNi/LA85, (31)
(15)
MIL800HPNi/LA85, (31)
(12)
(12)
880M/LA100
880M/LA75
880M/LA100
(14)
(13)
(12)

19

(16)

MC1100
MC1100
LA100
LA75
LA90
LA100, MC1100
LA100

(18)
(18)
(17)
(22)

(23)
(23)
(23)
(25)
91K2-H
(22) (25)

91K2-H
NR-207
91K2-H

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE


ASTM
NO.
A714

A715

DESCRIPTION
Low Alloy Pipe
Type F- Furnace Butt Welded
Type E- Electric-Resistance Welded
Type S- Seamless
Grades I, II, & III- Class 2 Pipe
Grades IV, V, VI, VII, & VIIIClass 4 Pipe (Class 4- 4 times Corrosion Resistance
of Carbon Steel)
High Strength, Low-Alloy Sheet & Strip
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008 & A1011)

A724

Pressure Vessel Plates Quenched & Tempered


C-Mn-Si Steel

A727
A732

Notch-Tough Carbon Steel Forgings


Castings, for High Strength at Elevated
Temperatures

A734

Pressure Vessel Plates, High Strength,


Low Alloy, Quenched & Tempered
Pressure Vessel Plates Low C-Mn-(.4%) Mo-Cb
for Moderate & Lower Temperature Service

A735

A736

Pressure Vessel Plates


Low-C Age-Hardening
Gr A (.85% Ni,.75% Cr, +Cu, Mo, Cb)
Gr C (.85% Ni,+Cu, Mo, Cb)

A737

Pressure Vessel Plates, High-Strength, Low-Alloy

A738

Pressure Vessel, Heat Treated, C-Mn-Si,


for Moderate & Low Temperature Service

A739

Steel Bars, for Elevated Temperature


or Pressure Contain Parts
Steel Castings, for Pressure Containing,
for Low Temperature Service
Qs-Quenched & Tempered
Ns- Normalized & Tempered,

A757

A758

Pipe Fittings with Improved Notch Tough.

A765

Pressure Vessel Forgings with Mandatory CVN


Reqts CVN Test Temperature Grades I & IV @ -20 F, Grade II @ -50 F,
Grade III @ -150 F
Carbon & High-Strength Electric Resistance
Welded Steel Structural Shapes
W indicates Steel Grades having Atmospheric
Corrosion Resistrance Approx. 2 times that of
Carbon Structural Steel with Copper.
Class 1 - General Structural use for Static Loads
Class 2 - Structural use where Fatigue Loading
Occurs
Pressure Vessel Plates, Quenched & Tempered
Mn-Cr-Mo-Si-Zr

A769

A782

GRADES
I
II
III
IV (.2-.5% Ni, 1% Cr)
V, Type F & Type E, S (2% Ni)
VI,Type E&S (.75% Ni,.33% max Cr,.15% Mo)
VII,TypeE&S (.24 - 1.3% Cr,.68% Ni)
VIII, Type E & S (.5% Ni)
50
60
70
80
A
B
C
1A, 2A, 3A
2Q, 5N
4A, 6N (.4%Mo)
3Q, 13Q
11Q (1.75% Ni), 4Q
Type A (1%Ni, 1%Cr,.35%Mo, for use @-80 F)
Type B (for use @ -20 F)
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
A, Class 1
A, Class 2
A, Class 3
C, Class 1
C, Class 3
B
C
A (</= 2.5 Norm or Q & T, > 2.5 Q & T)
B (All Thicknesses Quenched & Tempered)
C (All Thicknesses Quenched & Tempered)
B 11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo)
B 22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo)
A1Q, A2Q (CVNs @ -50F)
B2N, B2Q (2.5% Ni), (CVNs @ -100F)
C1Q (1.75% Ni,.2% Mo), (CVNs @ -50F)
D1N1, D1Q1 (2.5% Cr,1% Mo)
D1N2, D1Q2 (2.5% Cr,1% Mo)
60
70
I
II
III (3.5% Ni)
IV
36
40
45
45W
50
50W
60
80
Class 1 (.75% Cr, .4% Mo)
Class 2 (.75% Cr, .4% Mo)
Class 3 (.75% Cr, .4% Mo)

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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
TENSILE
YIELD
(ksi)
(ksi)
70 min
70 min
65 min
58 min
55 min & 65 min
65 min
65 min
70 min
60 min
70 min
80 min
90 min
90-110
95-115
90-110
60-85
60, 65, 75 min
85 min
90 min
100 & 105 min
120 & 125 min
77-97
77-97
80-100
85-105
90-110
95-115
90-110
60-80 to 72-92
70-90 to 85-105
100 -120
90-110 to 95-115
70-90
80-100
75-95
85-102
70-90 to 80-100

50 min
50 min
50 min
36 min
40 min & 46 min
46 min
45 min
50 min
50 min
60 min
70 min
80 min
70 min
75 min
70 min
36 min
40, 45, & 48 min
60 & 55 min
50 & 60 min
90 & 85 min
85 & 90 min
65 min
65 min
65 min
70 min
75 min
80 min
80 min
50 min to 65 min
60 min to 75 min
90 min
80 min to 85 min
50 min
60 min
45 min
60 min
46, 55, & 60 min

70-95
75-95
65 & 70 min
70 min
75 min
85 & 115 min
95 & 125 min
60-85
70-95
60-85
70-95
70-95
80-105
53 min
55 min
60 min
65 min
65 min
70 min
75 min
90 min
97-119
107-129
115-136

45 min
45 min
35 & 40 min
40 min
55 min
55 min
75 min
35 min
38 min
30 min
36 min
37.5 min
50 min
36 min
40 min
45 min
45 min
50 min
50 min
60 min
80 min
80 min
90 min
100 min

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE

SMAW

SAW

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR, LH-78 MR


Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR, LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR, LH-78 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
(2)
(3)
LH-8018-C3

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
860/LA75
880, 880M/LAC-Ni2
860/LA75
860/LA75
860/LA75

LH-110M MR
LH-110M MR
LH-110M MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR, LH-78 MR
(1)

GMAW**

FCAW-S

FCAW-G**

(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75

(18)
(18)
(18)
NR-203 Ni1%

(23)
(23)
(23)
81Ni1-H

NR-203 Ni1%
NR-203 Ni1%
NR-203 Ni1%
(17)
(17)

8500/LA85
8500/LA85
8500/LA85
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(13)
(14)
(12)

LA75
LA75
LA75
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA90, MC900
LA100, MC1100
LA100, MC1100
LA100, MC1100
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA90, LA100
LA100, MC1100

81Ni1-H
81Ni1-H
81Ni1-H
(23)
(23)
(24)
91K2-H
91K2-H
91K2-H
91K2-H
(23)
(23)
(24)
91K2-H

LH-8018-C3 MR

8500, 880M/LA85
8500/L-S3
(34)
880M/LA90
880M/LA90
MIL800-H,880M/LA100
(14)
(10), (11)
(14)
(12)
(12)
(10), (11)
(10), (13)
860, 880M, 882/LA-71
(14)
(14)

LA100
LA75
LA75
LA90
LA90, MC900
LA100, MC900
LA100
(16)
LA75
LA100, MC1100
LA100, MC1100
(16)
L-75, LA90
LA75
LA75, LA100
LA75, LA100

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR


Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-110M MR

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)


MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
880M/LA75
880M/LAC-Ni2
880M/LA75
(12)

LA75
LA100, MC1100

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR, LH-78 MR


Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75 MR, LH-78 MR
(1)
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
880M/L56

(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75

(18)
(18)
(18)
(19)

LH-8018-C3 MR
(2)
(2)
(2)
(3), (6)
(3)
(3), (6)
LH-8018-C3 MR

(14)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11), (15)
(10), (11)
(10), (11), (15)
(14)
(13)
(12)
(12)

LA75
(16)
(16)
(16)
(16), LA75
(16)
(16), LA75
LA75
LA100
LA100
MC1100

(17)
(17)
(17)
(17)
(17)
(17)
(19)
91K2-H
91K2-H

Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
LH-110M MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR

LH-110M MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-110M MR
LH-110M MR
(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR

LH-110M MR

21

LA75

(18)
(18)

(18)

81K2-H
81K2-H
81K2-H
81K2-H
91K2-H
91K2-H
91K2-H
(23)
(24)

(18)

(23)
(24)
(24)
91K2-H, (24)
91K2-H

(19)

81K2-H
81K2-H

(23)
(23)
(23)
81K2-H
(24)
(23)
(23)
(23)
(23), (25)
(23)
(23), (25)
(24)

FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE


ASTM
NO.
A808
A812
A822
A832

DESCRIPTION
High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Structural
C-Mn-Cb-V, CVNs @ -50 F
High-Strength, Low-Alloy Sheet, Pressure Vessels
Specification was discontinued 1997
Steel Tubing, Hydraulic Service, 1/8-3 Dia.
Pressure Vessel, Cr-Mo-V-Ti-B

A841

Pressure Vessel Plates, TMCP

A847

Low Alloy Tubing with Improved Atmospheric


Corrosion
Steel Bars, C-Mn

A850
A852
A858
A859
A860

A871
A873

A907
A913

Quenched & Tempered Low Alloy Structural Plate


Heat Treated Fittings for Low-Temp. & Corrosive
Service, Max .60% Ni %, .30% Cr, .35% Cu
Steel Forgings, Age Harden
Ni-Cu-Cr-Mo-Cb
High-Strength Fittings
CVN Reqt - 30 ft-lbs @ -50 F
Max. Ni 1.0%, Stress Relieved
1 hour @ 1150 F

High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Structural,


with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance
Steel Sheet Pressure Vessels, 2.25% Cr-1% Mo
for use @ elevated temperatures
(Discontinued in 1997)

Sheet & Strip, Hot-Rolled, Structural Quality


(Discontinued 6/01, replaced with A1018)
High-Strength Low Alloy Shapes of
Structural Quality, Produced by
Quenching & Self-Tempering Process

A935

Steel, Sheet & Strip, High Strength Low Alloy Colubium or Vanadium or Both
(Discontinued 6/01, replaced with A1018)

A936

High Strength, Low-Alloy


Sheet & Strip, Heavy Thickness Coils
(Discontinued 6/01, replaced with A1018)

A945

High Strength, Low - Alloy Structual Plate w/Low


Carbon & Restricted Sulfur for Improved Weldability
Steel Line Pipe, black, Plain-End,
Electric-Resistance-Welded

A984

A992
A996

Steel for Structural Shapes for use in Building


Framing
Rail-Steel & Axle-Steel for Concrete Reinforcement

GRADES

STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
TENSILE
YIELD
(ksi)
(ksi)
60, 65, & 65 min

42, 46, & 50 min

Grade 21V (3% Cr, 1% Mo, .25% V-Ti-B)

85-110
100-125
45 min
85-110

65 min
80 min
25 min
60 min

Grade 22V (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo, .25% V)

85-110

60 min

70-90 & 65-85


80-100 & 75-95
70 min

50 min & 45 min


60 min & 55 min
50 min

70-99
70-99
90-110
70-95

50 min
50 min
70 min
36 min

65-85
75-95
60-85
63-88
66-91
75-100
77-102
80-105
75 min
80 min
60-85
75-100
85-110
95-120
130-160
49,52,53, &55 min

55 min
65 min
42 min
46 min
52 min
60 min
65 min
70 min
60 min
65 min
30 min
45 min
60 min
75 min
100 min
30,33,36, &40 min

65 min
75 min
80 min
90 min
60 min
65 & 70 min
80 min
85 min
60 min
70 min
80 min
90 min
70-90
78-100
60 min
65 min

50 min
60 min
65 min
70 min
45 min
50 & 55 min
65 min
70 min
50 min
60 min
70 min
80 min
50 min
65min
35-70
45-72

55
65
80

70 min
75 min
90 min
65 min

55-80
65-85
80-97
50-65

40
50
60

70 min
80 min
90 min

40 min
50 min
60 min

65
80

Class 1, up to and including 2.5 & > 2.5


Class 2, up to and including 2.5 & > 2.5

Class 1
Class 2
CVN Req- 20 ft-lbs @ -50 F
Class 1
Class 2
WPHY 42
WPHY 46
WPHY 52
WPHY 60
WPHY 65
WPHY 70
60
65
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
30, 33, 36, & 40
50
60
65
70
45
50, 55, & 60
65
70
50
60
70
80
50
65
35
45

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FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE

SMAW
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

SAW
8500/L-S3

GMAW**
LA75

FCAW-S

FCAW-G**

(19)

(24)

LA75
LA100, MC1100
(16)

81K2-H

LH-110M MR
(2), (4)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93

Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR

MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93

(1)
LH-8018-C3
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,
LH-8018-C3 MR
(1)
(1)

(10), (11)
860, 960/LA75
(10), (11)

(16)
LA75
(16)

(18)

(10)
(10)
MIL800-HPNi/LA85, (31)
880M/L56

(16)
(16)
MC1100
LA75

(18)
(18)

880M/LA75
880M/LA75
8500/LS3
8500/LS3
8500/LS3
8500/LA85
8500/LA85

LA75
LA75

LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3L
Jet-LH 9018-B3L
Jet-LH 9018-B3L

860, 960/LA75
860,960/LA75
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93

LA75
LA75

(2)

(10), (11)

(16)

(17)

(23)

LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
(2)
(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR

761/L61, 860, 960/L50


960/LA75
960/LA75
880M/LA100
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(14)
(14)

LA75
LA75
LA75

(18)

(23)
(24)
(24)
(24)
(23)
(23)
(24)
(24)
(23)
(23)
(24)
91K2-H
(24)
81K2-H
(23)
(23)

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-75, LH-78,


LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR


LH-8018-C3
(2), (4)
FW 5P+, SA HYP+, SA 70+, SA 80

8500/L-S3, LA85
8500/L-S3, LA85
860/L60, L61
860/L60, L61

(16)
(16)
LA90
LA90
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA90, MC900
LA75
LA75
(16)
(16)

SA 70+, SA 80, SA HYP+, LH-D80, LH-D90


SA 70+, SA 80, LH-D80, LH-D90
SA 90 (28), LH-D90,
(1)

860/L60, L61
860/L60, L61
880M/LA90
(10), (11)

L56
L56
LA90
(16)

(2)
(3)
LH-8018-C3

(1)
LH-8018-C3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR

(16)
LA75
LA90

23

(18)

NR-207

(23)
81Ni1-H
(23)
(23)
(23)
91K2-H
81K2-H

81Ni1-H
81Ni1-H

NR-311 Ni
(17)
(17)

(21)
(21)

(17)
(17)

NR-203MP
(21)
(21)

(17)
(18)

(24)
(24)
91K2-H
(23)
(23)
(24)
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ASTM
NO.

DESCRIPTION

A1008 Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Structural, High Strength


Low-Alloy. High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability.

A1011 Steel, Sheet, Hot-Rolled, Structural, High Strength


Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability.

A1018 Steel, Sheet, Hot-Rolled, Structural, High Strength


Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability.

STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
TENSILE
YIELD
(ksi)
(ksi)

GRADES

CS,(Types A, B, & C), DS,


(Types A & B), DDS, EDDS
SS, Grades 25, 30, 33, & 40
SS, Grade 80
HSLAS, Grade 45 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 50 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 55 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 60 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 65 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 70 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS-F Grade 50
HSLAS-F Grade 60
HSLAS-F Grade 70
HSLAS-F Grade 80
CS,(Types A, B, & C), DS,types (A & B)
SS, Grades 25, 30, 33, & 40
SS, Grade 80
HSLAS, Grade 45 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 50 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 55 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 60 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 65 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 70 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS-F Grade 50
HSLAS-F Grade 60
HSLAS-F Grade 70
HSLAS-F Grade 80
SS, Grades 25, 30, 33, & 40
SS, Grade 80
HSLAS, Grade 45 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 50 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 55 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 60 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 65 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS, Grade 70 Class 1 & 2
HSLAS-F Grade 50
HSLAS-F Grade 60
HSLAS-F Grade 70
HSLAS-F Grade 80

42,45,48, &52 min


82 min
60 & 55 min
65 & 60 min
70 & 65 min
75 & 70 min
80 & 75 min
85 & 80 min
60 min
70 min
80 min
90 min
42,45,48, &52 min
82 min
60 & 55
65 & 60 min
70 & 65 min
75 & 70 min
80 & 75 min
85 & 80 min

20-40, 22-35,
17-29,15-25
25,30,33, &40 min
80 min
45 min
50 & 55
50 & 55
60 & 65
60 & 65
70 min
50 min
60 min
70 min
80 min
20-40, 22-35,
17-29,15-25
25,30,33, &40 min
80 min
45 min
50 & 55 min
50 & 55 min
60 & 65 min
60 & 65 min
70 min
50 min
60 min
70 min
80 min
25,30,33, &40 min
80 min
45 min
50 & 55
50 & 55
60 & 65
60 & 65
70 min

60 min
70 min
80 min
90 min

50 min
60 min
70 min
80 min

42,45,48, &52 min


82 min
60 & 55
65 & 60
70 & 65 min
75 & 70 min
80 & 75 min
85 & 80
60 min
70 min
80 min
90 min

** For Gas Shielded processes (GMAW & FCAW-G), the type of gas shielding used will affect the electrode operability characteristics and mechanical
properties. All suggestions listed in this guide are based on the resultant mechanical properties when the electrode is used with the shielding gas
required for AWS classification. Changes in shielding gas may make the suggestions inappropriate, or create new options. Selecting the correct
shielding gas is beyond the scope of this document.

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SMAW

SAW

GMAW**

FCAW-S

FCAW-G**

(2)

(10), (11)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(2)
LH-90 MR
(2)
(1)
(1)
LH-8018-C3
LH-8018-C3
LH-8018-C3
(2)
(1)
LH-8018-C3
LH-90 MR

(10), (11)
880M, 8500/LA90
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
8500/L-S3, LA85
8500/L-S3, LA85
8500/L-S3, LA85
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
8500/L-S3, LA85
880M, 8500/LA90

(16)
LA90
(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA75
LA75
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA90

(17)

(23)
91K2-H
(23)
(23)
(23)
81K2-H
81K2-H
81K2-H
(23)
(23)
81K2-H
91K2-H

(2)

(10), (11)

(16)

(17)

(23)

(2)
LH-90 MR
(2)
(1)
(1)
LH-8018-C3
LH-8018-C3
LH-8018-C3
(2)
(1)
LH-8018-C3
LH-90 MR
(2)
LH-90 MR
(2)
(1)
(1)
LH-8018-C3
LH-8018-C3
LH-8018-C3

(10), (11)
880M, 8500/LA90
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
8500/L-S3, LA85
8500/L-S3, LA85
8500/L-S3, LA85
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
8500/L-S3, LA85
880M, 8500/LA90
(10), (11)
880M, 8500/LA90
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
8500, 8500-H2/L-S3, LA85
8500, 8500-H2/L-S3, LA85
8500, 8500-H2/L-S3,
LA85
(10), (11)
(10), (11)
8500, 8500-H2/L-S3, LA85
880M, 8500/LA90

(16)
LA90
(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA75
LA75
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA90
(16)
LA90
(16)
(16)
(16)
LA75
LA75
LA75

(17)

(23)
91K2-H
(23)
(23)
(23)
81K2-H
81K2-H
81K2-H
(23)
(23)
81K2-H
91K2-H
(23)
91K2-H
(23)
(23)
(23)
81K2-H
81K2-H
81K2-H

(16)
(16)
LA75
LA90

(17)
(17)

(2)
(1)
LH-8018-C3
LH-90 MR

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(17)
(17)
(17)

(17)
(17)

(17)
(17)
(17)

(17)
(17)

(17)
(17)
(17)
(17)

(23)
(23)
81K2-H
91K2-H

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API
SPEC
2H

2W

2Y

5L

DESCRIPTION
C-Mn Steel plate for Offshore Platform

Steel Plates for Offshore Structures,


Produced by Thermo-Mechanical Control
Processing (TMCP)

Steel Plates, Quenched & Tempered, for


Offshore Structures

Welded Steel Line Pipe

GRADES
42

(CVN Requirement 25 ft-lbs @ -40 F)

TENSILE
(ksi)

YIELD
(ksi)

62-82

42 min

50,</= 2.5(CVN Requirement 30ft-lbs@-40F)

70-90

50 min

50, > 2.5(CVN Requirement 30 ft-lbs @-40F)

70-90

47 min

42

62 min

42-67

50 (CVN Requirement 30 ft-lbs @ -40F)

65 min

50-75

50T (CVN Requirement 30 ft-lbs @ -40F)

70 min

50-80

60 (CVN Requirement 35 ft-lbs @ -40F)

75 min

60-90

42

62 min

42-67

50 (CVN Requirement 30 ft-lbs @ -40F)

65 min

50-75

50T (CVN Requirement 30 ft-lbs @ -40F)

70 min

50-80

60 (CVN Requirement 35 ft-lbs @ -40F)

75 min

60-90

Product Specification Level (PSL) 1


A25

45 min

25 min

48 min

30 min

(CVN Requirement 25 ft-lbs @ -40 F)

(CVN Requirement 25 ft-lbs @ -40 F)

(5L continued on next page)

Product Specification Levels (PSL) were added to the specification January 2000. PSL2 has mandatory requirements for carbon equivalent, notch
toughness, maximum yield strength, and maximum tensile strength.

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SAW***
SMAW

Double-Ending

Longitudinal &
Spiral Seam*

Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

(19)

(24)

Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

(19)

(24)

Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

(19)

(24)

Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

(19)

(24)

Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

(19)

(24)

Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

(19)

(24)

LH-8018-C3 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

(19)

(24)

Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

(19)

(24)

Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

(19)

(24)

LH-8018-C3 MR

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

880M/L50, L-S3, LA85,


960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85

LA75

(2), (4)

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761, P223/L61, L70


997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

(2), (4)

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761, P223/L61, L70


997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

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GMAW**

FCAW-S

FCAW-G**

(24)

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5L
(contd)

DESCRIPTION
Welded Steel Line Pipe

GRADES

TENSILE
(ksi)

YIELD
(ksi)

60 min

35 min

X42

60 min

42 min

X46

63 min

46 min

X52

66 min

52 min

X56

71 min

56 min

X60

75 min

60 min

X65

77 min

65 min

X70

82 min

70 min

60-110

33-65

X42

60-110

42-72

X46

63-110

46-76

X52

66-110

52-77

X56

71-110

56-79

Product Specification Level (PSL) 2

(5L continued on next page)

Product Specification Levels (PSL) were added to the specification January 2000. PSL2 has mandatory requirements for carbon equivalent, notch
toughness, maximum yield strength, and maximum tensile strength.

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SMAW

Double-Ending

Longitudinal &
Spiral Seam*

GMAW**

FCAW-S

(2), (4)

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

(2), (4)

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

(2), (4)

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761, P223/L61, L70


997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

FW 5, FW 5P+, SA HYP+, SA 70+

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80,


16P

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80,


16P,18P, LH-D80, LH-D90

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80,


16P,18P, LH-D80, LH-D90

860/L50,L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L56

NR-207,-H

SA 70+, SA 80, 18P, LH-D80,


LH-D90

882/LA-71, LA75

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

(2), (4)

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

(2), (4)

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

(2), (4)

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

FW 5, FW 5P+, SA HYP+, SA 70+

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80,


16P

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

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5L
(contd)

DESCRIPTION
Welded Steel Line Pipe

GRADES

TENSILE
(ksi)

YIELD
(ksi)

X60

75-110

60-82

X65

77-110

65-87

X70

82-110

70-90

X80

90-120

80 min

Product Specification Levels (PSL) were added to the specification January 2000. PSL2 has mandatory requirements for carbon equivalent, notch
toughness, maximum yield strength, and maximum tensile strength.

Welding on 2H, 2Y, and 2W grades is assumed to be multipass and longitudinal only. Welding on 5L grades is assumed to be single pass.

** For Gas-Shielded processes (GMAW & FCAW-G), the type of gas shielding used will affect the electrode operability characteristics and mechanical
properties. All suggestions listed in this guide are based on the resultant mechanical properties when the electrode is used with the shielding gas
required for AWS classification. Changes in shielding gas may make the suggestions inappropriate, or create new options. Selecting the correct
shielding gas is beyond the scope of this document.
*** SAW recommendations are starting points only. Because of the varying requirements and the high dilution rates involved with pipe welding, all
combinations should be tested on the pipe to be used to assure that all requirements are met.

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SAW***
SMAW

Double-Ending

Longitudinal &
Spiral Seam*

GMAW**

FCAW-S

FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80,


16P,18P, LH-D80, LH-D90

860/L60, L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L50, L56

NR-207,-H

FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80,


16P, 18P, LH-D80, LH-D90

860/L50,L61

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

L56

NR-207,-H

SA 70+, SA 80, 18P, LH-D80,


LH-D90

882/LA-71, LA75

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

SA70+, SA80 (Both Root Only),


SA90(28), 18P, LH-D90,

MIL800-H, 880M/LA100

780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

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DES MOINES 50265-6218
(515) 963-1778
KANSAS
KANSAS CITY 66214-1625
(913) 894-0888
WICHITA 67037-9614
(316) 788-7367
KENTUCKY
LOUISVILLE 47112-7025
(502) 727-7335
LOUISIANA
BATON ROUGE 70808-3150
(225) 922-5151
LAFAYETTE 70507-3126
(337) 886-1090
SHREVEPORT 71105-2413
(318) 865-4445
MARYLAND
BALTIMORE 21050-3067
(443) 831-0416
MASSACHUSETTS
BOSTON 02452-8405
(781) 899-2010
MICHIGAN
DETROIT 48034-4005
(248) 353-9680
FLUSHING 48433-1855
(810) 487-1310
GRAND RAPIDS 49512-3924
(616) 942-8780

MISSOURI
KANSAS CITY (KS) 66214-1625
(913) 894-0888
ST. LOUIS 63146-3572
(314) 993-5465
SPRINGFIELD 65804
(417) 841-2779
MONTANA
Contact VANCOUVER, WA
(360) 693-4712
NEBRASKA
OMAHA 68046-2826
(402) 339-1809
NEW JERSEY
EDISON 08837-3939
(732) 225-2000
NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE 87120-5360
(505) 890-6347
NEW YORK
ALBANY 12304-4320
(518) 393-7718
BUFFALO 14075-2520
(716) 646-8414
NEW YORK CITY
(888) 269-6755
SYRACUSE 13057-9313
(315) 432-0281
NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE 28273-6200
(704) 588-3251
RALEIGH 27604-8456
(919) 303-1972
OHIO
AKRON 44236-4680
(330) 342-8009
CINCINNATI 45242-3706
(513) 554-4440
CLEVELAND 44143-1433
(216) 289-4160
COLUMBUS 43221-4073
(614) 488-7913
DAYTON 45458
(937) 885-6964
TOLEDO 43528-9483
(419) 867-7284

OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA CITY 73139-2432
(405) 616-1751
TULSA 74146-1622
(918) 622-9353

WASHINGTON
VANCOUVER 98661-8023
(360) 693-4712
SPOKANE 99005-9637
(509) 468-2770

PENNSYLVANIA
PHILADELPHIA 19008-4310
(610) 543-9462
PITTSBURGH 15001-4800
(724) 857-2750
HARRISBURG
17104-1422
(717) 213-9163

WASHINGTON DC
HERNDON, VA 20170-5227
(703) 904-7735

SOUTH CAROLINA
GREENVILLE 29681-4724
(864) 967-4157
COLUMBIA
29209
(803) 783-2851
SOUTH DAKOTA
SIOUX FALLS 57108-2609
(605) 339-6522
TENNESSEE
KNOXVILLE 37922-1736
(865) 966-9648
MEMPHIS 38115-5946
(901) 363-1075
NASHVILLE 37027
(615) 236-1144
TRI-CITIES 37601-3411
(423) 928-6047
TEXAS
DALLAS 76051-7602
(817) 329-9353
HOUSTON 77060-3143
(281) 847-9444
SAN ANTONIO 78133-3502
(830) 964-2421
UTAH
MIDVALE 84047-3759
(801) 233-9353
VIRGINIA
HERNDON 20170-5227
Washington, D.C.
(703) 904-7735
DANVILLE
(434) 489-3222
HAMPTON ROADS 23693-4171
(757) 870-5508

WEST VIRGINIA
CHARLESTON 25526-9796
(304) 757-9862
WISCONSIN
GREEN BAY 54302-1829
(920) 435-1012
MILWAUKEE 53186-0403
(262) 650-9364

CANADA
ALBERTA
CALGARY
(403) 253-9600/(877) 600-WELD
EDMONTON
(780) 436-7385
WINNIPEG
(204) 488-6398
BRITISH COLUMBIA
VANCOUVER
(604) 318-9114
MARITIMES
NEW BRUNSWICK
(506) 658-0877
MANITOBA
WINNIPEG
(204) 488-6398
ONTARIO
MISSISSAUGA
(905) 565-5600
TORONTO
(416) 421-2600/(800) 268-0812
QUEBEC
MONTREAL
(450) 654-3121

LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS


LATIN AMERICA
Miami, Florida U.S.A.
Phone: (305) 888-3203

EUROPE
Barcelona, Spain
Phone: 34 93 492 20 00

RUSSIA, AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST


Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A.
Phone: (216) 481-8100

HARRIS CALORIFIC DIVISION


2345 Murphy Blvd., Gainesville, Georgia 30504 U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-241-0804 Fax: (770) 535-0544 Web Site: www.harriscal.com

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ASIA PACIFIC
Singapore
Phone: 65 276 0878
Australia
Phone: 61 2 9772 7222

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