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OUTERSHIELD® WIRES PRODUCT CATALOG
Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored & Metal-Cored Wires

About The Lincoln
Lincoln’s Outershield Wire
Electric Company
Lincoln Electric is the world’s premier Outershield, our flux-cored and metal-cored wire product line, is
manufacturer of welding equipment and the choice of welders all over the world who demand quality,
consistency, reliability, and performance. You’ll find that it’s
consumables. No company on earth is well-suited to a wide range of structural and general fabrication
more focused on the ever-changing needs applications.
of the welding professional. Our business is
• A true performer for fillet, lap or butt welds – on single and
all about helping companies make their multiple pass welding applications
welding operations more effective, more • Use with CO2 or Argon mixes
efficient, more profitable. Lincoln is truly
• Excellent deposition rates
your “One Source” when it comes to weld-
• Unparalleled consistency
ing. We’re a company that continually
• Superior arc action
rededicates itself to the equally important
• Superb bead shape
goals of exceptional quality and exceptional
• Easy slag removal
service. Our field support team –– with
hundreds of field sales engineers and • Exceptional puddle control for out-of-position welding
thousands of knowledgeable and respon-

We started by asking the world’s most
sive Lincoln distributors in countries all over
the world –– is the largest in the industry.
demanding welders what they expected
Innovative thinking. A quality and service-
in a quality cored wire.
first attitude. Fresh approaches to design, Then, we exceeded those expectations.
manufacturing, and packaging. Worldwide Industry-Leading Consistency
strength. That’s Lincoln Electric. Consistency matters to you, and it matters to us. We go to
incredible lengths to make sure that Outershield is one of the
most consistent cored wires on the market.
• We check and re-check every pound of incoming raw steel
and flux.
• Our manufacturing processes are the most meticulously
designed, diligently monitored, and technically advanced in
the industry.
• Diameter and chemistry of every coil is verified at 19 individual
points.
Outershield
2 www.lincolnelectric.com
Exceptional Chemistry Contents Page
In test after test, Lincoln’s chemistry has been shown to be significantly
superior to that of other wires on the market! Product Introduction . . . 2-3
• Incredibly tight tolerances! Electrode Selection
• That means less adjusting, less waste, cleaner welds, and increased
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
efficiency. Mild Steel
Flux-Cored Wires -
Outstanding Arc Stability High Deposition . . . . . . 6-19
More efficient welding translates
to a better bottom line! Arc Mild Steel
stability makes the difference! Flux-Cored Wires -
All Position . . . . . . . . . 16-29
• Our Outershield wire delivers
one of the most stable arcs Low Alloy
on the market today! Flux-Cored Wires . . . 20-23
Superior Feedability Mild Steel
Set it, and forget it!
Metal-Cored Wires . . 24-27
• Outershield feeds beautifully, Low Alloy
so your welders can concen- Metal-Cored Wires . . 28-31
trate on welding – instead of on adjustments and restarts. Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• So...using Outershield can help you reduce costly downtime!
Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Product Breadth AWS Classifications . . . . 34
You’ll find that there’s a Lincoln Outershield wire perfect for virtually every
welding application.
Storing Outershield . . . . 35
Electrodes
• Outershield wires designed for fillet, lap or butt welds
• A range of wire choices for single or multiple pass – high speed or high
strength applications.
Best of all, it’s backed by the

best welding company in the
world
Outershield wire is designed, built,
and backed by Lincoln Electric – the
world’s most respected name in
welding.
• Our field support team includes
hundreds of field sales engineers
and thousands of distributors in
countries throughout the world!
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD® WIRE SELECTION GUIDE
Electrode AWS Recommended General Page
Name Number Shielding Gas Description No.
Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wires - High Deposition
Outershield 70 E70T-1, -9 100% CO2 Optimum performance on dirty plate! Designed for optimum 6-7
performance on materials with high levels of rust, oil, or mill scale,
OS 70 is excellent for flat and horizontal groove and fillet welds.
Outershield 70-H E70T-1H8-9H8 100% CO2 Especially designed for large weld volume welding on heavy plate! 8-9
Use on mild steel and many low alloy steels used in the ship, bridge,
heavy equipment or structural fabrication industries.
Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wires - All Position
Outershield XLH70 E70T-1H4, 100% CO2 XLH stands for Extra Low Hydrogen! Low hydrogen means 10-11
-9H4 increased resistance to cracking and reduction in preheat levels.
Ideally suited for a wide variety of flat and horizontal applications.
Outershield 71 E71T-1, -9 100% CO2 or The best looking flat and horizontal fillet welds in its class! 12-13
75-82% Argon Lincoln’s OS 71 is an all-position electrode with excellent bead
with a balance wetting action that produces the smoothest horizontal fillets.
of CO2
Outershield 71 Elite E71T-1, -9 100% CO2 or Great welds start with this highly productive wire! 14-15
75-82% Argon Whether you are an operator, supervisor, engineer, or business
with a balance owner, you’ll be impressed with the smooth arc behavior, low
of CO2 spatter, and excellent bead appearance.
Outershield 71M, E71T-1, -9 100% CO2 or Fast, virtually effortless vertical fillet welds! Amazing out-of- 16-17
71M-H 75-80% Argon position puddle control! Deposition rates for this high performance
with a balance wire are a solid 20% above most E71T-1 electrodes.
of CO2
Outershield 712C E71T-1H8, 100% CO2 One of the smoothest arcs and lowest spatter levels you’ve 18-19
-9H8 ever seen with CO2! Operators consistently sing the praises
of this quality electrode. Impacts are normally in the
80 ft-lbs @-40°F, as welded. An excellent choice for
bridge fabrication, offshore structures and shipbuilding.
Low Alloy Flux-Cored Wires
Outershield 81Ni1-H E81T1-Ni1MH8 75-82% Argon For weathering steels! We designed this electrode 20-21
with a balance to deliver x-ray clear deposits with high impact values
of CO2 at low temperatures, in both as-welded and stress relieved
conditions. It’s an excellent choice when welding in
petrochemical plants, or on A588 steels where color matching
is required. The bead is flat to slightly convex. Can replace
E8018-C3 stick electrode for added efficiency.
Outershield 91K2-H E91T1-K2MH8 75-95% Argon Operators love it! The smooth, well-directed spray-type arc 22-23
with a balance make this electrode a favorite among operators. OS 91K2-H
of CO2 also offers superior puddle control in all positions, virtually
effortless slag removal, and excellent bead wetting. Plus, in
some instances it can reduce the level of preheat normally
used on crack-sensitive steels. Uses include welding HY-80
and ASTM A710 type steels.
Mild Steel Metal-Cored Wires

Metalshield MC-6 E70C-6M 75-95% Argon For high quality welds that require a great bead shape, 24-25
with a balance appearance and low spatter level, you can’t beat MC-6!
of CO2 Combining the arc characteristics of MIG with the performance
95-98% Argon benefits of flux-cored welding, MC-6 is capable of fast travel
with a balance speeds and high deposition rates with low smoke and spatter
of O2 under high Argon gas blends.
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD® WIRE SELECTION GUIDE
Electrode AWS Recommended General Page
Name Number Shielding Gas Description No.
Mild Steel Metal-Cored Wires
Outershield MC-710XL E70C-6M 75-95% Argon The lowest fume level in its class! In fact, fume levels are 26-27
with a balance typically 30% lower than competitive products! This is
of CO2 a low-spatter, virtually slag-free electrode that produces
amazingly smooth, clean welds time after time with a much
higher deposition rate than solid MIG wires. Can be used
out-of-position with short arc and pulsed arc.
Low Alloy Metal-Cored Wires
Outershield MC-900 E90C-G 75-90% Argon Virtually spatter-free performance, reduces clean-up time! 28-29
with a balance This electrode is designed for high-speed welding where
of CO2 exceptional bead wetting is important. Use MC-900 on HSLA
steels – including HY80 and ASTM A710, as well as on high
strength steels.
Outershield MC-1100 E110C-G 75-90% Argon Exceptional bead wetting in high-speed welding 30-31
with a balance applications! Spatter is almost non-existent with MC-1100.
of CO2 Use this quality wire on HSLA steels such as ASTM 514,
90% Argon/ HY-100 and T1 steels with tensile strengths of 110,000 psi.
7.5% CO2/
2.5% O2
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 70 Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E70T-1 & E70T-9
Designed for optimum performance • Good resistance to porosity due to CONFORMANCE

on materials with high levels of rust, heavy scale or rust contamination.
oil, or mill scale, Outershield 70 is AWS A5.20-95: E70T-1, E70T-9
• CSA approved. ASME SFA-5.20: E70T-1
excellent for flat and horizontal groove
and fillet welds. • Manufactured under a quality CWB/CSA: E4802T-9-CH
system certified to ISO 9001 ABS: 2SA-2YSAH15
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN requirements. DNV: II YMSH15
Lloyd’s: 2S-2YSH15
• For mild steel and many low alloy
Military Spec: MIL-70T-1C
steels. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Designed for single and multiple • Bridge, ship, barge or offshore
pass, semiautomatic and automatic SHIELDING GAS
drilling rig construction.
welding. 100% CO2
• General fabrication.
• Especially recommended for appli- Flow Rate: 40-50 CFH
cations requiring deep penetration. • Machinery fabrication.
• Spray type transfer creates excellent • Structural fabricating. DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN
bead wetting, low spatter, and fast
follow characteristics. Shielding Gas Typical Results
WELDING POSITIONS (ml/100g weld deposit)
• Exceptional mechanical properties
and x-ray quality. 100% CO2 7-14
1G 2F 2G
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
600 Lb. (272 kg) 600 Lb. (272 kg)

Diameter 50 Lb. (23kg) Speed Feed® Speed-Feed®
Inches (mm) Coil Reel Drum
1/16 (1.6) ED012782 ED014588

5/64 (2.0) ED012785
3/32 (2.4) ED012784 ED014120 ED030262
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) - AS WELDED PER AWS A5.20

Charpy V-Notch
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation ft-lbs (Joules)
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 0ºF (-18ºC) @ -20ºF (-29ºC)
Required
AWS E70T-1 58,000 (400) 70,000 (483) 22 20 (27) min. —
AWS E70T-9 min. min. min. — 20(27) min.
Test Results
100% CO2 As Welded 83,500 (576) 92,100 (635) 27 28 (39) 23 (31)
100% CO2 Stress Relieved 76,400 (527) 80,500 (555) 27 20 (27) 18 (24)
for 1 hour at 1150ºF (621ºC)
(1)
Typical all weld metal.
Outershield
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Wire
Polarity Wire Feed Arc Approx. Melt-Off Deposition
Electrical Stickout Speed Voltage Current Rate Rate Efficiency
Wire Weight in/min (m/min) (volts) (amps) lbs/hr (kg/hr) lbs/hr (kg/hr) (%)
125 (3.2) 23 - 25 170 5.3 (2.4) 4.6 (2.1) 87

1/16” 200 (5.1) 25 - 27 235 8.5 (3.8) 7.4 (3.4) 87
DC+ 250 (6.4) 25 - 28 275 10.6 (4.8) 9.2 (4.2) 87
3/4” (19mm) 300 (7.6) 27 - 29 310 12.7 (5.8) 11.1 (5.0) 87
0.707 lbs/1000” 375 (9.5) 29 - 31 365 15.9 (7.2) 14.0 (6.4) 88
125 (3.2) 23 - 26 250 8.4 (3.8) 7.0 (3.2) 83

5/64” 175 (4.4) 26 - 28 350 11.8 (5.4) 10.0 (4.5) 85
DC+ 225 (5.7) 27 - 29 375 15.2 (6.9) 13.0 (5.9) 86
1” (25mm) 250 (6.4) 29 - 31 400 16.9 (7.7) 14.4 (6.5) 86
1.123 lbs/1000” 300 (7.6) 30 - 32 450 20.2 (9.2) 17.4 (7.9) 86
325 (8.3) 31 - 33 470 21.9 (9.9) 18.8 (8.5) 86
3/32” 125 (3.2) 24 - 27 335 11.7 (5.3) 9.8 (4.4) 84

DC+ 200 (5.1) 28 - 31 455 18.6 (8.5) 16.0 (7.3) 86
1-1/8” (29mm) 250 (6.4) 30 - 32 530 23.3 (10.6) 20.2 (9.2) 87
1.554 lbs/1000” 300 (7.6) 31 - 34 590 28.0 (12.7) 24.3 (11.0) 87
325 (8.3) 33 - 35 615 30.3 (13.7) 26.4 (12.0) 87
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION (1)

%C %Mn %P %S %Si
Requirements .18 1.75 .03 .03 .90

AWS E70T-1 max. max. max. max. max.
Test Results
.084 1.41 .009 .011 .73
100% CO2
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Outershield
OUTERSHIELD® 70-H Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E70T-1H8 and E70T-9H8
Outershield 70-H is a high deposition • Especially designed for large weld WELDING POSITIONS
rate flux-cored wire electrode ideal for volume welding on heavy plate. Use
applications where reduced hydrogen on mild steel and many low alloy
levels are needed for extra crack steels used in the ship, bridge,
resistance or reduced preheat require- heavy equipment or stuctural 1G 2F 2G
ments. fabrication industries.
• Lower diffusible hydrogen content
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN reduces cold cracking tendencies
on: 1F
• Spray type transfer delivers good
bead appearance, low spatter and - highly restrained joints
CONFORMANCE
fast travel speeds on flat and hori- - higher carbon steels
zontal groove and fillet welds. AWS A5.20-95: E70T-1H8, E70T-9H8
- higher alloy steels
ASME SFA-5.20: E70T-1H8
• Resists porosity caused by mill scale - thicker steels CWB/CSA: E4802T-9-CH
or rust.
- higher strength steels ABS: 2SA-2YSAH15
• CSA approved. Military Spec: MIL-70T-1C
• Well-suited for flat or horizontal
• Manufactured under a quality welding.
system certified to ISO 9001 and SHIELDING GAS
ISO 14001 requirements. • Compared to spray MIG welding,
Outershield 70-H allows: 100% CO2
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS - Welding on dirtier steel, includ- Flow Rate: 40-50 CFH
ing mill scale – resulting in less
• Especially recommended for appli- cleaning and prep time.
cations requiring reduced hydrogen
- Use of less expensive 100%
levels (below 8ml), which may also
CO2 shielding gas.
allow reduced preheating require-
ments for some applications.
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN - As welded per AWS A4.3
500 Lb. (227 kg) (ml/100g weld deposit)

Diameter 50 Lb. (23kg) Accu-Trak
Inches (mm) Coil Drum Requirements
AWS E70T-1H8 <8 ml
3/32 (2.4) ED030419 ED030418 AWS E70T-9H8
Test Results
100% CO2 6
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) - As welded per AWS A5.20
Charpy V-Notch
Requirements
AWS E70T-1H8 58,000 (400) 70,000 (480) 22 20 (27) min. –
AWS E70T-9H8 min min. min. – 20 (27) min.
Test Results
100% CO2 As Welded 83,500 (576) 92,100 (635) 27 28 (38) 23 (31)
(1) Typical all weld metal.
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD® 70-H Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E70T-1H8 and E70T-9H8
Electrode Diameter
3/32” (2.4mm) 125 (3.2) 24 - 27 335 11.7 (5.3) 9.8 (4.4) 84

DC+ 200 (5.1) 28 - 31 455 18.6 (8.5) 16.0 (7.3) 86
1-1/8” (30mm) 250 (6.4) 30 - 32 530 23.3 (10.6) 20.2 (9.2) 87
1.554 lbs/1000” 300 (7.6) 31 - 34 590 28.0 (12.7) 24.3 (11.0) 87
(27.7g/m) 325 (8.3) 33 - 35 615 30.3 (13.7) 26.4 (12.0) 87
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION (1) - As welded per AWS A5.20
%C %Mn %Si %S %P
Requirements 0.18 1.75 0.90 0.03 0.03

AWS E70T-1H8 max. max. max. max. max.
AWS E70T-9H8
Test Results
100% CO2 0.084 1.41 0.73 0.011 0.009
(1) Typical all weld metal.
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD XLH-70 Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E70T-1H8 & E70T-9H8
XLH70 has been engineered to TYPICAL APPLICATIONS SHIELDING GAS

produce extra low diffusible hydrogen
in the weld deposit. Low hydrogen • Can be used where stringent 100% CO2
means increased resistance to crack- Gapped Bead on Plate (GBOP) Flow Rate: 40-50 CFH
ing and reduction in preheat levels. test must be passed.
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN
• Machinery fabrication.
• Ideally suited for a wide variety of Shielding Gas Typical Results
flat and horizontal applications. • Structural fabrication. (ml/100g weld deposit)
• Maximum deposition rates and 100% CO2 <8

excellent fast follow characteristics. WELDING POSITIONS
• Excellent mechanical properties per-
mits welding on many low alloy
steels, as well as on mild steel. 1G 2F 2G
• Will meet many job and code

requirements.
• Increased crack resistance in the
HAZ (heat affected zone).
CONFORMANCE
AWS A5.20-95: E70T-1H8, E70T-9H8
• Manufactured under a quality
ABS: 3SA, 3YSAH15
system certified to ISO 9001
requirements.
DIAMETERS / PACKAGING
Seismic Welding Products
Diameter 50 Lb. (23 kg) 500 Lb. (227 kg) T2 Lot Controlled and Tested
Inches (mm) Coil in Foil Bag Speed-Feed® Drum 50 Lb. (23 kg) Coil 500 Lb. (227 kg) Speed-Feed® Drum
3/32 (2.4) ED030236 ED030360 ED030390 ED030391
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD XLH-70 Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E70T-1H8 & E70T-9H8
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1)- As Welded per AWS A5.20
Charpy V-Notch
Requirements
AWS E70T-1H8 58,000 (400) 70,000 (483) 22 20 (27) min. —
AWS E70T-9H8 min. min. min. — 20 (27) min.
Test Results 70,000 - 81,000 79,000 - 88,000 30 - 65 20 - 45

22-31
100% CO2 (480 - 558) (544 - 607) (41 - 88) (27 - 61)
(1)
Wire
150 (3.8) 23 - 26 345 14.4 (6.5) 12.4 (5.6) 86

3/32”
200 (5.1) 27 - 30 445 19.2 (8.7) 16.8 (7.6) 87
DC+
250 (6.4) 28 - 31 510 24.0 (10.9) 21.0 (9.5) 87
1-1/8” (29mm)
300 (7.6) 30 - 32 570 28.8 (13.1) 25.2 (11.4) 87
1.57 lbs/1000”
325 (8.3) 31 - 33 600 31.2 (14.2) 27.3 (12.4) 87
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION (1)
%C %Mn %P %S %Si %Ni %Mo %Cr %V
Requirements
AWS E70T-1 & Report 1.75 .04 .03 .90 .50 .30 .20 .08
E70T-9 only max. max. max. max. max. max. max. max.
Test Results
100% CO2 .05 - .08 1.20 - 1.60 .006 - .011 .009 - .020 .40 - .70 .01 - .04 .00 - .02 .03 - .05 .009 - .025
(1)
Outershield
Lincoln’s Outershield 71 is an all-posi- TYPICAL APPLICATIONS SHIELDING GAS

tion electrode with excellent bead
wetting action that produces the best • Bridge, ship, barge or offshore 100% CO2
looking fillet welds in its class! drilling rig construction. 75-82% Argon / Balance CO2
• General fabrication. Flow Rate 40-50 CFH
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN • Structural fabrication. 100% CO2 improves penetration.
• Excellent mechanical properties. Argon / CO2 blend enhances arc
• Fast freezing characteristics characteristics, improves bead
WELDING POSITIONS wetting, and is recommended for
provide easy handling for out-of-
position welding. out-of-position welding.
• Relatively fluid puddle allows excel-

lent wetting and tie-in for superior DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN
1G 2F 2G
bead appearance. Shielding Gas Typical Results
• Spray type transfer with virtually no (ml/100g weld deposit)
spatter and the slag is extremely
4G 100% CO2 5-12
➔
easy to remove.
➔
3G 5G
• CSA approved.
CONFORMANCE Outershield 71 is manufactured to
system certified to ISO 9001 AWS A5.20-95: E71T-1, E71T-9 produce weld deposits with low levels
requirements. ASME SFA-5.20: E71T-1, E71T-9 of diffusible hydrogen.
CWB/CSA: E4801T-9-CH • Meets many job and code
requirements.
• May enable a reduction in preheat
levels.
• Increases heat-affected-zone
crack resistance.
Diameter 33 Lb. (15 kg) 50 Lb. (23 kg)

Inches (mm) Steel Spool Coil
.045 (1/1) ED030589 ED012797

.052 (1.3) ED030590 ED012799
1/16 (1.6) ED030591 ED012803
Outershield
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - AS WELDED PER AWS A5.20

Charpy V-Notch
Requirements
AWS E71T-1 58,000 (400) 70,000 (483) 22 20 (27) min. —
AWS E71T-9 min. min. min. — 20 (27) min.
Test Results
100% CO2 76,500 (527) 83,000 (572) 29 52 (70) 40 (54)
75% Ar / 25% CO2 76,500 (527) 85,500 (589) 27 58 (78) 50 (68)
Wire
175 (4.4) 22 - 24 130 3.9 (1.8) 3.2 (1.4) 82

.045” 250 (6.4) 24 - 26 165 5.6 (2.5) 4.7 (2.1) 84
DC+ 300 (7.6) 25 - 27 190 6.7 (3.0) 5.7 (2.6) 85
3/4” (19mm) 350 (8.9) 26 - 28 210 7.8 (3.5) 6.6 (3.0) 85
.370 lbs/1000” 400 (10.2) 27 - 29 230 8.9 (4.0) 7.7 (3.5) 86
525 (13.3) 29 - 31 275 11.7 (5.3) 10.1 (4.6) 86
150 (3.8) 21 - 23 145 4.2 (1.9) 3.7 (1.7) 88

.052” 200 (5.1) 22 - 24 185 5.6 (2.5) 4.9 (2.2) 88
DC+ 250 (6.4) 24 - 26 215 7.0 (3.2) 6.1 (2.8) 87
3/4” (19mm) 300 (7.6) 25 - 27 245 8.4 (3.8) 7.3 (3.3) 87
.467 lbs/1000” 350 (8.9) 26 - 28 270 9.8 (4.4) 8.5 (3.9) 87
425 (10.8) 28 - 30 295 11.9 (5.4) 10.4 (4.7) 87
125 (3.2) 22 - 24 170 5.4 (2.4) 4.6 (2.1) 85

1/16” 150 (3.8) 22 - 24 190 6.5 (2.9) 5.5 (2.5) 85
DC+ 200 (5.1) 23 - 25 235 8.7 (3.9) 7.3 (3.3) 85
3/4” (19mm) 250 (6.4) 24 - 26 275 10.8 (4.9) 9.2 (4.2) 85
.722 lbs/1000” 300 (7.6) 26 - 28 310 13.0 (5.9) 11.0 (5.0) 85
375 (9.5) 28 - 30 365 16.2 (7.4) 13.8 (6.3) 85
Above data was determined using 100% CO2. Use lower voltages when using Ar/CO2 blends.
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
%C %Mn %P %S %Si
Requirements
AWS E71T-1 .18 1.75 .03 .03 .90
Test Results
100% CO2 .05 1.30 .005 .007 .60
75% Ar / 25% CO2 .05 1.60 .005 .007 .75
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 71 Elite Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E71T-1 & E71T-9
Whether you are an operator, supervi- TYPICAL APPLICATIONS CONFORMANCE

sor, engineer, or business owner, you’ll
be impressed with the smooth arc Outershield 71 Elite is designed for AWS A5.20-95: E71T-1, E71T-9
behavior, low spatter, and excellent general purpose, all-position, single ASME SFA-5.20: E71T-1, E71T-9
bead appearance. and multiple pass welding. Use CWB/CSA: E4801T-9CH
Outershield 71 Elite for: ABS: 3SA-3YSAH10
• Shipbuilding, barges and offshore Lloyd’s Register: 3S-3YSH10
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN
platforms. DNV: IIIYMS(H10)
• Smooth, consistent arc behavior — BV: 3YSAMHH
not erratic or explosive. • Heavy equipment fabrication. G.L.: 3YH10S
• The finished weld exhibits an • Structural fabrication.
SHIELDING GAS
extremely smooth bead appearance,
even on testy, out-of-position 100% CO2
welds. 75-82% Argon / Balance CO2
• Smaller droplets mean accurate, Flow Rate 40-50 CFH
efficient, high deposition placement WELDING POSITIONS
of the weld metal. This translates
into reduced spatter and more filler DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN
metal being placed where it belongs Shielding Gas Typical Results
1G 2F 2G
— into the weld. Less time on (ml/100g weld deposit)
clean-up adds up to higher
productivity. 100% CO2 <10
75% Argon / Balance CO2 <10
• CSA approved.
➔
3G 4G 5G ➔

requirements.
10 Lb. 15 lb. (1) 33 Lb. 60 Lb. 500 Lb. (227kg) 600 Lb. (273 kg)
Diameter (4.5 kg) (6.8 kg) (15 kg) (27.3 kg) Speed-Feed® Accu-Trak
inches (mm Spool Spool Spool Coil Drum Drum
.045 (1.1) ED029200 ED029418 ED029201 ED029202 ED030290

.052 (1.3) ED029203 ED029419 ED029204 ED029205 ED030291
1/16 (1.6) ED029206 ED029207 ED029387
(1)
60 lb. (27.3kg) minimum.
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 71 Elite Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E71T-1 & E71T-9
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - As Welded per AWS A5.20

Charpy V-Notch
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation ft-Ibs (Joules)
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 0°F (-18°C) @ -20°F (29°C)
Requirements
AWS E71T-1 58,000 (400) 70,000 (483) 22 20 (27) min. —
Test Results
100% CO2 79,000 (545) 85,000 (586) 28 55 (74) 43 (58)
75% Ar/25% CO2 85,000 (586) 91,000 (627) 28 68 (92) 52 (70)
Wire
175 (4.5) 22 - 25 130 3.8 (1.7) 3.3 (1.5) 87

250 (6.4) 24 - 27 155 5.4 (2.4) 4.7 (2.1) 87
.045” 300 (7.6) 25 - 28 180 6.4 (2.9) 5.6 (2.5) 87
DC+ 350 (8.9) 26 - 29 205 7.6 (3.4) 6.6 (3.0) 87
3/4” (19mm) 400 (10.2) 27 - 30 230 8.7 (4.0) 7.6 (3.5) 87
.360 lbs/1000” 500 (12.8) 28 - 31 260 10.9 (5.0) 9.5 (4.3) 87
600 (15.3) 29 - 32 290 13.1 (6.0) 11.4 (5.2) 87
150 (3.8) 22 - 25 150 4.6 (2.1) 3.9 (1.8) 86

200 (5.1) 23 - 26 180 6.1 (2.8) 5.2 (2.4) 86
.052” 250 (6.4) 24 - 27 210 7.6 (3.4) 6.5 (3.0) 86
DC+ 300 (7.6) 25 - 28 240 10.6 (4.8) 9.1 (4.1) 86
3/4” (19mm) 400 (10.2) 27 - 29 315 13.7 (6.2) 11.8 (5.4) 86
.507 lbs /1000” 500 (12.8) 29 - 32 335 15.2 (6.9) 13.1 (6.0) 86
125 (3.2) 22 - 25 190 5.2 (2.4) 4.4 (2.0) 85

150 (3.8) 23 - 26 205 6.2 (2.8) 5.3 (2.4) 85
1/16” 200 (5.1) 23 - 27 240 8.3 (3.8) 7.0 (3.2) 85
DC+ 250 (6.4) 24 - 28 290 10.3 (4.7) 8.8 (4.0) 85
3/4” (19mm) 300 (7.6) 25 - 29 325 12.4 (5.6) 10.5 (4.8) 85
.688 lbs/1000” 400 (10.2) 28 - 32 400 16.5 (7.5) 14.0 (6.4) 85
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
%C %Mn %Si %P %S
Requirements
AWS E71T-1 .18 1.75 .90 .03 .03
Test Results
100% CO2 .04 1.50 .60 .013 .014
75% Ar / 25% CO2 .04 1.65 .75 .013 .014
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 71M and 71M-H Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E71T-1 & E71T-9
Outershield 71M and 71M-H have WELDING POSITIONS DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN

amazing out-of-position puddle control!
Shielding Gas Typical Results
Deposition rates for this high perfor- (ml/100g weld deposit)
mance wire are a solid 20% above
1G 2F 2G
most E71T-1 electrodes. Outershield 71M
100% CO2 4-9
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN
Outershield 71M-H
➔
3G
➔
4G 5G
• Higher usable wire feed speeds, 75-80% Ar /
typically 50% higher for lower cost Balance CO2 3-5
CONFORMANCE
welding and greater versatility.
AWS A5.20-95: E71T-1, E71T-9
• For single and multiple pass all ASME SFA-5.20: E71T-1, E71T-9 Outershield 71M-H is manufactured to
position welding. product weld deposits with low level
Outershield 71M only
• Spray type transfer with virtually no of diffusible hydrogen:
ABS: 3SA-3YSA(HH) • Meets many job and code
spatter and easy slag removal.
CWB/CSA: E480IT-9-CH requirements.
• Reduced smoke levels for greater JIS: YFL-C503R • May enable a reduction in preheat
operator comfort. N.K.: KSW53G(C)H10 levels.
• CSA approved. MIL-E-24403/1D: MIL-71T-1C & MIL-71T-1M • increases heat-affected-zone crack
per MIL-E-24403/1D resistance.
DNV: IIIYMS(HH) (1) • applications involving steels with
G.L.: 3S-3YSHH (1) higher levels of carbon and/or alloy
requirements.
Lloyd’s Register: 3S-3YSH10 (1) content, thicker sections or greater
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS BV: SA3YMHH (1) restraint, 71M-H will exhibit greater
• Bridge, ship, barge or offshore (1) Approved only with 100% CO2. resistance to cracking and may
drilling rig construction. permit the reduction in preheat levels
as compared to Outershield 71M.
• General fabrication. SHIELDING GAS
• Machinery fabrication. 75-80% Argon / Balance CO2
• Structural fabrication. 100% CO2
Flow Rate: 40-50 CFH
25 Lb (11kg) 33 Lb (15 kg) 300 Lb (136kg) 500 Lb (227kg) 600 Lb (272kg)
Diameter 10 Lb (5 kg) 25 Lb (11kg) Plastic Steel 50 Lb (23kg) Speed-Feed Accu-Trak® Speed-Feed
Inches (mm) Spool Readi-Reel Spool Spool Coil Reel Drum Reel
Outershield 7M
.035 (0.9) ED026804 ED026805
.045 (1.1) ED020836 ED020840 ED022659 ED030007 ED020844 ED027364
.052 (1.3) ED020841 ED022660 ED030008 ED020845 ED029778
1/16 (1.6) ED020842 ED022661 ED030009 ED020846 ED020848 ED029779 ED020851
.072 (1.8) ED020847
Outershield 71M-H
1/16 (1.6) ED023429
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) - As Welded per AWS A5.20

Charpy V-Notch
Requirements
AWS E71T-1 58,000 (400) 70,000 (483) 22 20 (27) min. —
Test Results
100% CO2 88,000 (606) 91,000 (627) 28 35 (47) 23 (31)
75% Ar / 25% CO2 90,000 (620) 94,000 (648) 27 52 (70) 40 (54)
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 71M and 71M-H Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E71T-1 & E71T-9

Wire
Electrical Stickout Speed Voltage(1) Current Rate Rate Efficiency
71M .035” 200 (5.1) 20 - 23 90 2.8 (1.3) 2.3 (1.0) 80

DC+ 250 (6.4) 21 - 24 110 3.5 (1.6) 2.8 (1.3) 80
3/4” (19mm) 300 (7.6) 22 - 25 130 4.2 (1.9) 3.4 (1.5) 83
.250 lbs/1000” 350 (8.9) 23 - 26 150 4.9 (2.2) 4.0 (1.8) 83
(Max. recommended WFS 400 (10.2) 24 - 27 155 5.6 (2.5) 4.6 (2.1) 83
for use with 75-80%Ar/balance 500 (12.7) 26 - 30 175 6.9 (3.1) 5.7 (2.6) 82
CO2 blends is 600 in/min) 600 (15.2) 28 - 32 195 8.4 (3.8) 7.1 (3.2) 84
700 (17.8) 30 - 34 215 9.8 (4.4) 8.2 (3.7) 84
800 (20.3) 32 - 36 245 11.5 (5.2) 9.7 (4.4) 84
71M .045” 200 (5.1) 24 - 27 140 4.6 (2.1) 4.0 (1.8) 87

DC+ 250 (6.4) 25 - 28 160 5.8 (2.6) 5.0 (2.3) 86
3/4” (19mm) 300 (7.6) 26 - 29 185 6.9 (3.1) 5.9 (2.7) 86
.382 lbs/1000” 350 (8.9) 26 - 29 205 8.0 (3.6) 6.9 (3.1) 86
for use with 75-80% Ar/balance 500 (12.7) 29 - 32 255 11.5 (5.2) 9.9 (4.5) 86
700 (17.8) 34 - 37 310 16.0 (7.3) 13.9 (6.3) 87
800 (20.3) 36 - 40 335 18.3 (8.3) 15.9 (7.2) 87
71M .052” 150 (3.8) 22 - 25 150 4.6 (2.1) 3.9 (1.8) 85

DC+ 200 (5.1) 23 - 26 180 6.1 (2.8) 5.2 (2.4) 85
3/4” (19mm) 250 (6.4) 24 - 27 210 7.6 (3.4) 6.5 (3.0) 86
.507 lbs/1000” 300 (7.6) 25 - 28 240 9.1 (4.1) 7.9 (3.6) 87
600 (15.2) 33 - 36 375 18.2 (8.3) 15.8 (7.2) 87
700 (17.8) 36 - 39 405 21.3 (9.7) 18.5 (8.4) 87
71M & 71M-H 1/16” 125 (3.2) 22 - 25 180 5.4 (2.4) 4.6 (2.1) 85
DC+ 150 (3.8) 23 - 26 210 6.5 (3.0) 5.5 (2.5) 85
3/4” (19mm) 200 (5.1) 24 - 27 255 8.6 (3.9) 7.3 (3.3) 85
.720 lbs/1000” 250 (6.4) 25 - 28 295 10.8 (4.9) 9.2 (4.2) 85
(Max. recommended WFS (2) 300 (7.6) 26 - 29 335 13.0 (5.9) 11.0 (5.0) 85
600 (15.2) 37 - 40 480 25.9 (11.8) 22.0 (10.0) 85
71M .072” 100 (2.5) 22 - 24 200 5.8 (2.6) 4.8 (2.2) 83

DC+ 150 (3.8) 24 - 26 260 8.6 (3.9) 7.2 (3.3) 84
3/4” (19mm) 200 (5.1) 26 - 28 315 11.4 (5.2) 9.6 (4.4) 84
.949 lbs/1000” 250 (6.4) 28 - 30 365 14.2 (6.4) 12.0 (5.4) 85
CO2 blends is 300 in/min)
Note: Shaded areas are to be used with CO2 gas only.

(1) Use lower voltages with Ar/CO blends. Above data was determined using 100% CO .
2 2
(2) Limitation for Outershield 71M only. 71M-H may use maximum WFS range with Argon/CO mixed gas for up to a 50% deposition rate increases over Outershield 71M.
2
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
%C %Mn %P %S %Si
Requirements
AWS E71T-1 .18 1.75 .03 .03 .90
Test Results
100% CO2 .06 1.50 .013 .014 .70
75% Ar / 25% CO2 .06 1.60 .012 .015 .80
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 712C Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E71T-1H8 & E71T-9H8
Operators consistently sing the prais- TYPICAL APPLICATIONS SHIELDING GAS

es of this quality electrode. One of the
smoothest arcs and lowest spatter • Bridge, ship, barge or offshore 100% CO2
levels you’ll see with CO2. drilling rig construction. Flow Rate 40-50 CFH
• Machinery fabrication. DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN
• Structural fabricating.
• Excellent mechanical properties — Shielding Gas Typical Results
impacts are normally in the 80 ft-lbs (ml/100g weld deposit)
WELDING POSITIONS
@ -40°F, as welded. 100% CO2 5-8
• All position single and multiple pass
wire designed to join steels of less
than 80 ksi (552 MPa) yield to HY80 1G 2F 2G
and HY-100. Can also be used
used on mild and many low alloy
steels.
➔
4G
➔
3G 5G
• No maximum strength limitations.
• Smooth, spray type arc transfer and CONFORMANCE
low spatter level.
AWS A5.20-95: E71T-1H8, E71T-9H8
• Slag system provides for puddle ABS: 3SA-3YSAH10
support, good wetting and bead CWB/CSA: E4801T-9-CH
shape in all positions. Lloyd’s Register: 3-3YH10
• CSA approved. DNV: IIIYMS(H10)
requirements.
Diameter 25 Lb. (11 kg)

Inches (mm) Plastic Spool
.045 (1.1) ED029292

.052 (1.3) ED029293
1/16 (1.6) ED029294
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 712C Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wire AWS E71T-1H8 & E71T-9H8
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 0ºF (-18ºC) @-20ºF (-29ºC)
Requirements 58,000 (400) 70,000 (483) 22 20 (27) min. —

AWS E71T-1H8 & min. min. min. — 20 (27) min.
E71T-9H8
Test Results 78,200 86,700 125 93

27
100% CO2 (539) (597) (169) (126)
Wire
175 (4.4) 22-24 125 4.0 (1.8) 3.3 (1.5) 82

.045” 225 (5.7) 23-25 150 5.2 (2.4) 4.2 (1.9) 81
DC+ 275 (7.0) 24-26 170 6.3 (2.9) 5.2 (2.4) 82
3/4” (19mm) 325 (8.3) 25-28 185 7.5 (3.4) 6.3 (2.9) 84
.361 lbs/1000” 375 (9.5) 26-28 210 8.7 (3.9) 7.2 (3.3) 83
425 (10.8) 27-29 230 9.8 (4.4) 8.1 (3.7) 83
475 (12.1) 28-30 245 11.0 (5.0) 9.2 (4.2) 84
525 (13.3) 28-30 275 12.1 (5.5) 10.2 (4.6) 84
150 (3.8) 23-24 140 4.4 (2.0) 3.7 (1.7) 84

.052” 200 (5.1) 24-26 180 5.8 (2.6) 4.9 (2.2) 84
DC+ 250 (6.4) 25-27 215 7.3 (3.3) 6.1 (2.8) 83
3/4” (19mm) 300 (7.6) 26-28 235 8.8 (4.0) 7.8 (3.5) 89
.482 lbs/1000” 350 (8.9) 27-29 260 10.2 (4.6) 8.0 (3.6) 78
400 (10.2) 28-30 285 11.7 (5.3) 9.8 (4.4) 84
450 (11.4) 29-31 310 13.2 (6.0) 11.1 (5.0) 84
500 (12.7) 31-33 320 14.5 (6.6) 12.2 (5.5) 84
150 (3.8) 23-25 200 6.4 (2.9) 5.4 (2.4) 84

1/16” 200 (5.1) 24-26 250 8.5 (3.9) 7.1 (3.2) 83
DC+ 250 (6.4) 25-28 285 10.7 (4.7) 9.0 (4.1) 84
3/4” (19mm) 300 (7.6) 28-31 335 12.8 (5.8) 10.8 (4.9) 84
.699 lbs/1000” 350 (8.9) 31-33 370 14.6 (6.6) 12.2 (5.5) 83
400 (10.2) 32-34 400 17.1 (7.8) 14.3 (6.5) 84
450 (11.4) 34-36` 430 19.2 (8.7) 16.2 (7.4) 84
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
%C %Mn %P %S %Si %Ni
Requirements
AWS E71T-1H8 .18 1.75 .03 .03 .90 .50
AWS E71T-9H8 max. max. max. max. max. max.
Test Results
100% CO2 .03 1.66 .012 .006 .33 .36
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 81Ni1-H Low Alloy Flux-Cored Wire AWS E81T1-Ni1MH8
OS 81Ni1-H is great for weathering Outershield 81Ni1-H is manufactured CONFORMANCE

steels! Designed to deliver x-ray clear to produce weld deposits with low
deposits with high impact values at levels of diffusible hydrogen. AWS A5.29-98: E81T1-Ni1MH8
low temperatures, in both as-welded • Meets many job and code ASME SFA-5.29: E81T1-Ni1MH8
and stress relieved conditions. requirements. ABS: 3SA-3YSA (HH)
• May enable a reduction in preheat CWB/CSA: E81T1-Ni1M-H8
levels. DNV: IV YMS (HI0)
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN • Increases heat-affected-zone crack Lloyd’s Register: 4SY40HI0
resistance. BV: SA3, 3YM (HH) CVN @ -40ºF
• All position single and multiple pass G.L.: 5YHHS
semiautomatic and automatic wire. Controls: 3/3YSA (HH) CVN @ -40ºF
• Excellent choice for petrochemical MIL-E-24403/1D: MIL-81T1-Ni1-HYM
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
plants, or on A588 steels where
coloring matching is required. • Offshore drilling rig construction. SHIELDING GAS
• Superior mechanical properties in • Weathering steels.
75-82% Argon / Balance CO2
both the as-welded and stress- • Petrochemical.
relieved conditions. Flow Rate: 35-45 CFH
• Can replace E8018-C3 stick
electrode for added efficiency. WELDING POSITIONS DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN
• CSA approved.
• Manufactured under a quality (ml/100g weld deposit)
system certified to ISO 9001 1G 2F 2G
requirements. 75% Ar / 25% CO2 3.5 - 5.0
➔
3G 4G
➔
5G

Inches (mm) Readi-Reel
.045 (1.1) EDS17702

1/16 (1.6) ED017703
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 81Ni1-H Low Alloy Flux-Cored Wire AWS E81T1-Ni1MH8
Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ -20ºF (-29ºC) @ -40ºF (-40ºC)
Requirements 68,000 (469) 80,000 - 100,000 19 20 (27)

Not Specified
AWS E81T1-Ni1MH8 min. (552- 690) min. min.
Test Results
75% Ar / 25% CO2 As Welded 74,000 (510) 85,000 (586) 29 80 (108) 65 (88)
75% Ar / 25% CO2 Stress Relieved(1) 69,000 (476) 82,000 (566) 31 70 (95) 55 (74)
(1)
Stress relieved for 1-1/2 hours at 1150°F (621°C).
Wire
175 (4.4) 20-22 130 4.2 (1.9) 3.4 (1.5) 81

.045”
275 (7.0) 23-25 180 6.6 (3.0) 5.4 (2.4) 82
DC+
375 (9.5) 25-27 220 9.0 (4.1) 7.4 (3.4) 82
3/4” (19mm)
500 (12.7) 27-29 265 12.1 (5.5) 9.9 (4.5) 82
.407 lbs/1000”
625 (15.9) 30-32 305 15.1 (6.9) 12.5 (5.7) 83
125 (3.2) 21-23 170 5.2 (2.4) 4.2 (1.9) 81

200 (5.1) 22-24 235 8.3 (3.8) 6.8 (3.1) 82
1/16” 250 (6.4) 24-26 275 10.4 (4.7) 8.6 (3.9) 83
DC+ 300 (7.6) 25-27 310 12.5 (5.7) 10.4 (4.7) 83
3/4” (19mm) 350 (8.9) 27-29 350 14.6 (6.6) 12.2 (5.4) 84
.696 lbs/1000” 400 (10.2) 28-30 385 16.6 (7.5) 14.0 (6.4) 84
425 (10.8) 30-31 400 17.7 (8.0) 14.8 (6.7) 84
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
Requirements .12 1.50 .03 .03 .80 .80 - .35 .15 .05
AWS E81T1-Ni1M max. max. max. max. max. 1.10 max. max. max.
Test Results
75% Ar / 25% CO2 .05 1.30 .005 .01 .30 .95 .02 .03 .005
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 91K2-H Low Alloy Flux-Cored Wire AWS E91T1-K2MH8
The smooth, well-directed spray type TYPICAL APPLICATIONS SHIELDING GAS

arc of OS 91K2-H makes this elec-
trode a favorite among operators. • High strength steels with 90 ksi 75-95% Argon / Balance CO2
Superior puddle control in all positions. tensiles. Flow Rate: 35-45 CFH
• Cranes.
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN

WELDING POSITIONS
• All position single and multiple pass Shielding Gas Typical Results
automatic and semiautomatic wire. (ml/100g weld deposit)
• Superior mechanical properties for 1G 2F 2G 75% Ar / 25% CO2 5.0
welding HY80, HSLA80 and ASTM
A710 type steels.
• For applications requiring higher Outershield 91K2-H is manufactured
➔ 4G to produce weld deposits with very
➔
strength weld metal. 3G 5G
low levels of diffusible hydrogen.
• Capable of producing weld deposits • Meets many job and code
exhibiting excellent low temperature CONFORMANCE
requirements.
notch toughness. AWS A5.29-98: E91T1-K2MH8 • May enable a reduction in preheat
• Excellent slag control and superior ASME SFA-5.29: E91T1-K2MH8 levels.
bead shape in all positions. MIL-E-24403/2C: MIL-101TM • Increases heat-affected-zone crack
resistance.
requirements.

.045 (1.1) ED017708

.052 (1.3) EDS01256
1/16 (1.6) EDS17709
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD 91K2-H Low Alloy Flux-Cored Wire AWS E91T1-K2MH8
Charpy V-Notch
Requirements 78,000 (538) 90,000 - 110,000 17 20 (27)

Not Specified
AWS E91T1-K2MH8 min. (620 - 758) min. min.
Test Results 82,000 - 88,000 90,000 - 100,000 60 - 110 35 - 70

22 - 28
75% Ar / 25% CO2 (565 - 607) (620 - 689) (81 - 149) (47 - 95)
95% Ar / 5% CO2 94,000 (648) 96,000 (662) 27 80 (108) 58 (78)
(1)
Wire
175 (4.4) 20 - 22 130 4.3 (2.0) 3.4 (1.5) 79

.045”
275 (7.0) 23 - 25 180 6.7 (3.0) 5.4 (2.4) 81
DC+
375 (9.5) 25 - 27 220 9.1 (4.1) 7.4 (3.4) 81
3/4” (19mm)
500 (12.9) 27 - 29 265 12.2 (5.5) 10.0 (4.5) 82
.407 lbs/1000”
625 (15.9) 30 - 32 305 15.2 (6.9) 12.7 (5.8) 84
1/16” 125 (3.1) 21 - 23 170 5.3 (2.4) 4.3 (1.9) 81.1

DC+ 200 (5.0) 22 - 24 235 8.4 (3.8) 7.0 (3.1) 83.3
3/4” (19mm) 250 (6.3) 24 - 26 275 10.5 (4.7) 8.8 (4.0) 83.8
.702 lbs./1000” 300 (7.6) 25 - 27 310 12.5 (5.6) 10.6 (4.8) 84.8
350 (8.8) 27 - 29 350 14.6 (6.6) 12.4 (5.6) 84.9
400 (10.2) 28 - 30 385 16.7 (7.5) 14.2 (6.4) 85.0
425 (10.8) 29 - 31 400 17.8 (8.0) 15.2 (6.9) 85.4
Above data was determined using 75% Ar/25% CO2.
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
.15 .50 - .03 .03 .80 1.00 - .35 .15 .05

Requirements
max. 1.75 max. max. max. 2.00 max. max. max.
AWS E91T1-K2M
Test Results
75% Ar / 25% CO2 .06 1.35 .005 .01 .30 1.80 .02 .03 .005
95% Ar / 5% CO2 .06 1.45 .005 .01 .32 1.80 .02 .03 .005
Outershield
METALSHIELD™ MC-6 Mild Steel Metal-Cored Wire AWS E70C-6M
For high quality welds that require a • Tolerates gaps and inconsistent WELDING POSITIONS
great bead shape, appearance and fit-up.
low spatter levels, you can’t beat • Forgiving arc helps less skilled oper-
MC-6. Combining the arc characteris- ators make great looking welds and
tics of MIG with the performance keeps rework to a minimum. 1F 1G 2F
benefits of flux-cored welding, MC-6 is
capable of fast travel speeds and high • Manufactured under a quality
deposition rates with low smoke and system certified to ISO 9001 and
14001 requirements.
➔
3F
➔
2G 3G
spatter under high Argon gas blends.
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

4G
➔
3G
• Reduced clean-up time due to low • High speed fillet welds on lap and
spatter levels. T-joints.
• Out-of-position welding can be
• Excellent bead appearance with • Robotic and automated
done with a pulsed power source,
good wash-in and tie-in. applications.
or short-arc welding procedure.
• Fast travel speeds deliver higher • Weldments where spatter must be
productivity. minimized.
CONFORMANCE
• Achieves deposition efficiencies of • Visually appealing weld beads
requiring minimal cleaning. AWS A5.18-93: E70C-6M
90% or more.
ASME SFA5.18: E70C-6M
• Reduced surface preparation time – • Heavy plate requiring excellent CWB/CSA: E70C-6M-CH
highly deoxidizing wire electrode for sidewall penetration.
excellent performance over mill • Structural steel, heavy equipment, SHIELDING GAS
scale and rust. automotive components,
shipbuilding. 75-95% Argon / Balance CO2
• Reduced distortion due to low heat
95-98% Argon / Balance O2
input.
Flow Rate: 50-60 CFH
Not recommended for use with
100% CO2.
DIAMETERS/PACKAGING
500 Lb. (227 kg)

Diameter 33 Lb. (15kg) 50 Lb. (23 kg) 60 Lb. (27 kg) Accu-Trak
Inches (mm) Steel Spool Fiber Spool Coil Drum (23 in.)
.045 (1.1) ED030392 ED030554 ED030549 ED030551

.052 (1.3) ED030393 ED030556 ED030550 ED030552
1/16 (1.6) ED030394 ED030555 ED030577 ED030553

Charpy V-Notch
psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ 0°F (-18°C) @ -20ºF (-29ºC)
Requirements 58,000 (400) 70,000 (483) 22 –– 20 (27)

AWS E70C-6M min. min. min. min.
Average Test Results

75% Ar / 25% CO2 (1) 74,600 (514) 83,000 (572) 28 67 (90) 52 (70)
90% Ar / 10% CO2 77,300 (533) 87,200 (601) 26 68 (92) 53 (72)
(1) Required gas mixture 75-80% Argon/balance CO2 for AWS testing.
Outershield
METALSHIELD™ MC-6 Mild Steel Metal-Cored Wire AWS E70C-6M

Wire Diameter
Polarity
Electrical Stickout Wire Feed Arc Approx. Melt-Off Deposition
Wire Weight Speed Voltage Current Rate Rate Efficiency
Shielding Gas in/min (m/min) (volts) (amps) lbs/hr (kg/hr) lbs/hr (kg/hr) (%)
200 (5.1) 21-23 170 5.6 (2.5) 5.2 (2.3) 92

.045” 250 (6.4) 22-25 190 6.4 (2.9) 6.1 (2.7) 95
DC+ 300 (7.6) 22-26 210 7.8 (3.5) 7.1 (3.2) 92
3/4-1” (19-25mm) 350 (8.9) 22-27 245 9.1 (4.1) 8.7 (3.9) 95
0.417 lbs/1000” (7.4 g/m) 400 (10.2) 23-27 265 10.2 (4.6) 9.9 (4.5) 97
85-95% Ar/Balance CO2 500 (12.7) 23-28 300 12.6 (5.7) 12.4 (5.6) 98
600 (15.2) 25-29 335 15.4 (7.0) 15.3 (6.9) 99
700 (17.8) 26-30 370 17.8 (8.1) 17.5 (7.9) 98
200 (5.1) 22-24 220 7.0 (3.2) 6.4 (2.9) 92

.052” 250 (6.4) 22-26 260 8.7 (4.0) 8.3 (3.8) 95
DC+ 300 (7.6) 22-27 300 10.7 (4.9) 10.3 (4.7) 96
3/4-1” (19-25mm) 350 (8.9) 23-27 335 12.3 (5.6) 12.0 (5.5) 98
0.551 lbs/1000” (9.8 g/m) 400 (10.2) 24-28 360 13.9 (6.3) 13.8 (6.3) 99
85-95% Ar/Balance CO2 500 (12.7) 27-30 410 17.4 (7.9) 17.3 (7.8) 99
600 (15.2) 27-31 455 21.1 (9.5) 20.8 (9.4) 99
100 (2.5) 21-24 175 4.7 (2.1) 4.4 (2.0) 93

1/16” 150 (3.8) 22-25 235 7.1 (3.2) 6.4 (2.9) 90
DC+ 200 (5.1) 22-26 290 9.5 (4.3) 8.9 (4.0) 94
7/8 - 1-1/8” (22-28mm) 250 (6.4) 22-28 345 11.9 (5.4) 11.4 (5.2) 96
0.781 lbs/1000” (13.9 g/m) 300 (7.6) 23-29 360 14.2 (6.4) 13.9 (6.3) 98
85-95% Ar/Balance CO2 400 (10.2) 26-31 425 18.7 (8.5) 18.5 (8.4) 99
500 (12.7) 27-32 485 23.8 (10.8) 23.5 (10.7) 99
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
%C %Mn %Si %S %P
Requirements 0.12 1.75 0.90 0.03 0.03

AWS E70C-6M max. max. max. max. max.
Average Test Results

75% Ar / 25% CO2(1) 0.042 1.54 0.53 0.014 0.010
90% Ar / 10% CO2 0.042 1.70 0.62 0.013 0.009
(1) Required gas mixture for testing must be 75-80% Argon/balance CO2.
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD MC-710XL Mild Steel Metal-Cored Wire AWS E70C-6M
Lowest fume level in its class! Fume • Superior performance on scaled or CONFORMANCE
levels are typically 30% lower than primed plate.
competitive products. AWS A5.18-93: E70C-6M
• Good resistance to porosity. ASME SFA5.18: E70C-6M
• CSA approved. CWB/CSA: E70C-6M-CH
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN ABS: 3SA, 3YSAH10
• Specially designed for low welding system certified to ISO 9001 SHIELDING GAS
fume generation. requirements.
75-95% Argon / Balance CO2
• Designed for single and multiple
pass automatic and semiautomatic Flow Rate: 50-60 CFH
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
welding in the flat and horizontal Higher Argon percentage will lower the
positions. • Railcar and locomotives.
amount of generated welding fume.
• Virtually slag free deposits – multiple • Automotive. A 15-25% CO2 range may be used for
pass welds can often be made • Agricultural equipment. improved arc characteristics when
without de-slagging between pass- welding in the short circuiting mode.
• Structural steel.
es.
• High deposition efficiency. WELDING POSITIONS DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN
• Excellent fast follow characteristics.
• Exceptional bead wetting can be
(ml/100g weld deposit)
obtained at low, medium and high
1G 2F 2G
travel speeds. 75% Ar / 25% CO2 6-10
• Ideally suited for robotic applications.
• Can be used in the short circuiting
mode to produce out-of-position
welds.
600 Lb. (272 kg)

Diameter 33 Lb. (15 kg) 60 Lb. (27 kg) Accu-Trak
Inches (mm) Steel Spool Coil Drum
.045 (1.1) ED030592 ED028526 ED029524

.052 (1.3) ED030593 ED028527 ED028451
1/16 (1.6) ED030594 ED028528 ED028450

Charpy V-Notch
Requirements 58,000 (400) 70,000 (483) 22 20 (27)

AWS E70C-6M min min. min. — min.
Test Results
75% Ar / 25% CO2 69,500 (479) 76,000 (524) 28 30-50 (40-68) 25-40 (34-54)
90% Ar / 10% CO2 71,500 (493) 79,000 (545) 28 30-50 (40-68) 25-45 (34-61)
(1)
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD MC-710XL Mild Steel Metal-Cored Wire AWS E70C-6M

Wire
Polarity
Electrical Stickout Wire Feed Arc Approx. Melt-Off Deposition
Wire Weight Speed Voltage Current Rate Rate Efficiency
Shielding Gas in/min (m/min) (volts) (amps) lbs/hr (kg/hr) lbs/hr (kg/hr) (%)
100 (2.5) 15-16 95 2.5 (1.1) 2.3 (1.0) 92

150 (3.8) 16-17 130 3.8 (1.7) 3.5 (1.6) 92
.045” 200 (5.1) 17-18 165 5.1 (2.3) 4.8 (2.2) 94
DC+ 200 (5.1) 24-25 165 5.1 (2.3) 4.8 (2.2) 94
3/4-1” (19-25mm) 250 (6.4) 25-26 200 6.4 (2.9) 6.1 (2.8) 95
.423 lbs/1000” 350 (8.9) 28-29 230 9.0 (4.1) 8.6 (3.9) 95
85-95% Ar/Balance CO2 450 (11.4) 30-31 310 11.5 (5.2) 11.1 (5.0) 96
550 (14.0) 32-33 355 14.1 (6.4 13.7 (6.2) 97
650 (16.5) 35-36 385 16.7 (7.6) 16.2 (7.4) 97
80 (2.0) 14-15 110 2.7 (1.2) 2.3 (1.0) 85

.052” 100 (2.5) 14.5-15.5 130 3.4 (1.5) 3.0 (1.4) 88
DC+ 110 (2.8) 15-16 140 3.8 (1.7) 3.4 (1.5) 89
1” (25mm) 175 (4.4) 23-25 195 6.0 (2.7) 5.5 (2.5) 92
.567 lbs/1000” 250 (6.4) 25-27 260 8.6 (3.9) 8.0 (3.6) 93
85-95% Ar/Balance CO2 350 (8.9) 28-30 330 11.9 (5.4) 11.2 (5.1) 94
450 (11.4) 31-33 390 15.4 (7.0) 14.5 (6.6) 94
550 (14.0) 34-36 430 18.8 (8.5) 17.8 (8.1) 95
70 (1.8) 14-15 140 3.3 (1.5) 3.0 (1.4) 91

1/16” 80 (2.0) 15-16 155 3.7 (1.7) 3.5 (1.6) 95
DC+ 90 (2.3) 16-17 170 4.2 (1.9) 3.9 (1.8) 93
1” (25mm) 150 (3.8) 24-26 235 6.9 (3.1) 6.5 (2.9) 94
.765 lbs/1000” 250 (6.4) 28-30 330 11.4 (5.2) 10.8 (4.9) 95
85-95% Ar/Balance CO2 350 (8.9) 33-35 410 16.3 (7.4) 15.5 (7.0) 95
450 (11.4) 35-37 460 20.7 (9.4) 19.8 (9.0) 96
NOTE: Shaded areas are recommended procedures for short circuiting mode with 75-85% Argon / balance CO2.
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
%C %Mn %P %S %Si
Requirements .12 1.75 .03 .03 .90

AWS E70C-6M max. max. max. max. max.
Test Results
75% Ar / 25% CO2(1) .020 - .045 1.20 - 1.65 .005 - .011 .008 - .03 .50 - .75
90% Ar / 10% CO2 .020 - .045 1.40 - 1.85 .006 - .012 .008 -.03 .60 - .90
(1)
Required gas mixture for testing must be 75-80% Argon/balance CO2.
Outershield
OUTERSHIELD MC-900 Low Alloy Metal-Cored Wire AWS E90C-G
OS MC-900 is a virtually spatter-free TYPICAL APPLICATIONS SHIELDING GAS

electrode designed for high-speed
welding where exceptional bead • Cranes. 75-90% Argon / Balance CO2
wetting is important. • Undermatching 100 ksi steels. Flow Rate: 40-50 CFM
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN WELDING POSITIONS DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN

• Designed for single and multiple
pass automatic and semiautomatic (ml/100g weld deposit)
welding in the flat and horizontal
1G 2F 2G 90% Ar / 10% CO2 2-4
positions.
• Exceptional bead wetting can be
obtained at high travel speeds. CONFORMANCE Outershield MC-900 is manufactured
• Very low hydrogen levels. to produce weld deposits with very
AWS A5.28-96: E90C-G
• High deposition rates. low levels of diffusible hydrogen.
ASME SFA A5.28: E90C-G
• Produces very little slag and virtually • Meets many job and code
spatter-free welds. requirements.
• Used on HSLA, HY80, ASTM A710 • May allow a reduction in preheat
steel and other high strength steels. and interpass levels.
• Manufactured under a quality • Increases heat-affected-zone crack
system certified to ISO 9001 resistance.
requirements.

.052 (1.3) ED024494
Charpy V-Notch
Requirements Not Specified 90,000 (620)

Not Specified Not Specified Not Specified
AWS E90C-G min.
Test Results
75% Ar / 25% CO2 83,000 (572) 92,000 (634) 24 36 (49) 27 (36)
80% Ar / 20% CO2 88,000 (607) 95,000 (655) 24 35 (47) 26 (35)
(1)
Outershield
Wire
Wire Weight in/min (m/min) (volts)(1) (amps) lbs/hr (kg/hr) lbs/hr (kg/hr) (%)
200 (5.1) 22 - 25 195 6.9 (3.1) 6.3 (2.9) 91

.052” 250 (6.4) 23 - 26 225 8.7 (3.9) 8.1 (3.7) 93
DC+ 350 (8.9) 24 - 28 280 12.1 (5.5) 11.6 (5.3) 96
1” (25 mm) 450 (11.4) 26 - 29 340 15.6 (7.1) 15.2 (6.9) 97
0.577 lbs./1000” 550 (14.0) 27 - 30 390 19.0 (8.6) 18.7 (8.5) 98
(1)
Use lower voltages when using 90% Argon /10% CO2, and higher voltages when using 75% Argon / 25% CO2.
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
Requirements
Not Specified
AWS E90C-G
Test Results
90% Ar / 10% CO2 .05 1.48 .012 .009 .45 1.78 .39 .10 .01
PREHEAT / INTERPASS
Plate Thickness Up to 3/4” 3/4” - 1-1/2” 1-1/2” - 2-1/2” Over 2-1/2”
(19 mm) (19 - 38 mm) (38 - 64 mm) (64 mm)
Recommended Minimum Preheat 150ºF 150ºF 175ºF 225ºF

Temperature (66ºC) (66ºC) (79ºC) (107ºC)
Recommended Minimum Interpass 150ºF 150ºF 225ºF 300ºF

Outershield
OS MC-1100 has exceptional bead TYPICAL APPLICATIONS SHIELDING GAS

wetting in high-speed welding applica-
• HSLA steels such as ASTM 514. 75-90% Argon / Balance CO2
tions. Spatter is almost non-existent.
90% Argon / 7.5% CO2 / 2.5% O2
ADVANTAGE LINCOLN WELDING POSITIONS Flow Rate: 40-50 CFM
• Use this quality wire on HSLA steels

such as ASTM 514, HY-100 and T1 DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN
steels, as well as on other high
1G 2F 2G Shielding Gas Typical Results
strength steels. (ml/100g weld deposit)
• Produces very little slag and virtually
90% Ar / 10 CO2 2-4
spatter-free welds. CONFORMANCE
• CSA approved. AWS A5.28-96: E110C-G
ASME SFA A5.28: E110C-G Outershield MC-1100 is manufactured
CWB/CSA: E110C-G-CH4 to produce weld deposits with low
levels of diffusible hydrogen.
requirements.
• Meets many job and code
requirements.
• May enable a reduction in preheat
and interpass levels.
• Increases heat-affected-zone crack
resistance.

.045 (1.1) EDS24496
Charpy V-Notch
Requirements
AWS E110C-G 110,000 (760)
Not Specified Not Specified Not Specified Not Specified
min.
Test Results
75% Ar / 25% CO2 108,000 (745) 114,000 (785) 23 46 (62) 40 (54)
80% Ar / 20% CO2 114,000 (786) 118,000 (813) 22 40 (54) 32 (43)
90% Ar / 10% CO2 118,000 (814) 121,000 (833) 23 41 (55) 34 (46)
90% Ar / 7.5% CO2 / 2.5% O2 112,000 (772) 116,000 (799) 23 43 (58) 36 (49)
(1)
Outershield

Wire
Wire Weight in/min (m/min) (volts)(1) (amps) lbs/hr (kg/hr) lbs/hr (kg/hr) (%)
250 (6.4) 24-26 180 6.4 (2.9) 6.1 (2.8) 95

.045” 350 (8.9) 25-28 225 9.0 (4.1) 8.6 (3.9) 96
DC+ 450 (11.4) 26-29 270 11.5 (5.2) 11.2 (5.1) 97
3/4” (19 mm) 550 (14.0) 27-30 310 14.1 (6.4) 13.7 (6.2) 97
.437 lbs/1000” 650 (16.5) 28-31 345 16.6 (7.5) 16.2 (7.4) 98
(1)
Use lower voltages when using 90% Argon / 10% CO2, and higher voltages when using 75% Argon / 25% CO2.
Above data was determined using 90% Argon / 10% CO2.
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
Requirements
AWS E110C-G Not Specified
Test Results
75% Ar / 25% CO2 .05 1.80 .009 .016 .59 1.75 .39 .09 .012
80% Ar / 20% CO2 .06 1.85 .010 .021 .61 1.80 .40 .12 .012
90% Ar / 10% CO2 .06 1.95 .009 .019 .66 1.75 .40 .08 .012
PREHEAT / INTERPASS
Up to 3/4” 3/4” - 1-1/2” 1-1/2” - 2-1/2” Over 2-1/2”

Plate Thickness (19 mm) (19 - 38 mm) (38 - 64 mm) (64 mm)
Recommended Minimum Preheat 150ºF 150ºF 175ºF 225ºF

Recommended Minimum Interpass 150ºF 150ºF 225ºF 300ºF

Outershield
PACKAGING TYPES
Lincoln Outershield wire is available in a variety of packaging

options to meet your specific welding requirements.
Bulk packaging includes Accu-Trak and Speed-Feed drums

and reels built to deliver consistent performance in conven-
tional automation and robotic applications, as well as semi-
automatic applications.
Small packaging configurations include Readi-Reels, Coils,

and Spools in quantities from 10 lbs. to 60 lbs.
ASME BOILER & PRESSURE VESSEL CODE

Section IX
F and A No.’s for FCAW-GS Wire Electrodes
QW-432 QW-442 Weld Metal
Group No. Analysis No. Product Shielding Gas
F6 A10 Outershield 81Ni1-H, 75% Ar / 25% CO2

81K2-H, 91K2-H
F6 A10 Outershield MC-900 90% Ar / 10% CO2
F6 A12 Outershield MC-1100 90% Ar / 10% CO2
Outershield
AGENCY APPROVALS(1)
Outershield® AWS/ ABS Lloyd’s Register DNV BV CWB/CSA GL
Wire(1) ASME Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Military Other
OS 70 E70T-1 2SA-2YSAH15 2S-2YSH15 IIYMS(H15) E4802T-9-CH MIL-70T-1C TUV

E70T-9
OS XLH70 E70T-1H4 3SA-3YSAH5

E70T-9H4
OS71 E71T-1 2SA-2YSAH15 2S-2YSH15 IIYMS(H15) E4801T-9-CH MIL-71T-1C

E71T-9 MIL-71T-1M
OS 71 Elite E71T-1 3SA-3YSAH10 3S-3YSH10 IIIYMS(H10) 3YSAMHH E4801T-9CH 3YH10S

E71T-9
OS 71M E71T-1 3SA-3YSAH10 3S-3YSH10 IIIYMS(H10) 3YSAMHH E4801T-9-CH 3YHHS MIL-71T-1M NKK
E71T-9
OS71M-H E71T-1
E71T-9 JIS
OS 712C E71T-1H8 3SA-3YSAH10 3S-3YSH10 IIIYMS(H10) E4801T-9-CH

E71T-9H8
OS 81Ni1-H E81T1-Ni1MH8 3SA-3YSAH10 4SY40H10 IVYMSH10 SA3, 3YM(HH) E81T1-NI1M-H8 5YHHS MIL-81T-NI1-HYM
(20 ft-lbs @ -40°F)
OS 91K2-H E91T1-K2MH8 MIL-101TM
MC-710XL E70C-6M 3SA-3YSAH10 E70C-6M-CH
MC-900 E90C-G
MC-1100 E110C-G E110C-G-CH4
(1)
Approvals are updated periodically. Consult your local Lincoln district office for the latest Approval/Grade revision.
ABS: American Bureau of Shipping

Lloyd’s Lloyd’s Register of Shipping
Register:
DNV: Det Norske Veritas
GL: Germanischer Lloyd
NK: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
BV: Bureau Veritas
Outershield
AWS A5.18 CLASSIFICATION - METAL-CORED WIRES
E70C-6M
Electrode
Tensile in ksi
Metal-Cored Electrode
(Composite)
Impact Strength
Shielding Gas
AWS A5.20 CLASSIFICATION - FLUX-CORED WIRES
E70T-5MJH4
Electrode
Tensile X 10 ksi
Position
Flux-Cored Electrode
(Tubular)
Gas type, usability and
performance capabilities
Mixed Gas
Impacts
Hydrogen
Outershield
STORING OUTERSHIELD ELECTRODES
In general, Outershield electrodes will produce weld deposits Outershield electrodes will evidence high moisture levels in the
which achieve hydrogen levels below 16 ml per 100 grams form of gas tracks, higher spatter and porosity. Any rusty elec-
deposited metal. These products, like other products which trode should be discarded.
produce deposits low in hydrogen, must be protected from
Outershield Products Used for Applications Requiring
exposure to the atmosphere in order to maintain hydrogen
More Restrictive Hydrogen Control
levels as low as possible, preventing rusting of the product
and preventing porosity during welding. Accordingly, the fol- The AWS specifications for flux-cored electrodes, ANSI/AWS
lowing storage conditions are recommended for Outershield A5.20, states that “Flux-cored arc welding is generally
electrodes in their original, unopened boxes and plastic bags. considered to be a low hydrogen welding process”. To further
clarify the issue, this specification makes available optional
The recommended storage conditions are such that they
supplemental designators for maximum diffusible hydrogen
maintain condition of 90 grains of moisture per pound of
levels of 4, 8 and 16 ml per 100 grams of deposited weld
dry air. Examples of storage conditions that will meet this
metal.
requirement are given below:
Some Outershield products have been designed and manufac-
Ambient Maximum tured to produce weld deposits meeting more stringent dif-
Temperature Relative fusible hydrogen requirements. These electrodes are usually
Fahrenheit Celsius Humidity distinguished by an “H” added to the product name. These
electrodes will remain relatively dry under recommended
60° - 70° 16° - 21° 80% storage conditions in their original, unopened package or
70° - 80° 21° - 27° 60% container.
80° - 90° 27° - 32° 45%
For critical applications in which the weld metal hydrogen
90° - 100° 32° - 38° 30% must be controlled (usually H8 or lower), or where shipping
For best results, electrode should be consumed as soon as and storage conditions are not controlled or known, only
practicable. However, it may be stored up to three years from hermetically sealed packaging is recommended. Outershield
the date of manufacture. Consult your Lincoln distributor or electrodes are available in hermetically sealed packages on a
sales representative if there is a question as to when the Special Order basis.
electrode was made. Once the package has been opened, the electrode should not
Once the electrode packaging is opened, Outershield elec- be exposed to conditions exceeding 80% relative humidity for
trodes can be subject to contamination from atmospheric a period greater than 16 hours, or any less humid condition for
moisture. Care has been taken in the design of these prod- greater than 24 hours. Conditions that exceed 80% RH will
ucts to select core ingredients that are essentially resistant to decrease the maximum 16 hour exposure period.
moisture pick-up; however, condensation of the moisture After exposure, hydrogen levels can be reduced by condition-
from the atmosphere onto the surface of the electrode can be ing the electrode. Electrode may be conditioned at a tempera-
sufficient enough to degrade the product. ture of 230ºF ± 25ºF for a period of 6 to 12 hours, cooled and
The following minimum precautions should be taken to safe- then stored in sealed poly bags (4 mil minimum thickness) or
guard product after opening the original package. Electrode equivalent. Electrode on plastic spools should not be heated at
should be used within approximately 1 week after opening the temperatures in excess of 150ºF. Electrode that is rusty should
original package. Opened electrode should not be exposed to be discarded.
damp, moist conditions or extremes in temperature and/or
humidity where surface condensation can occur. Electrodes
mounted on wire feeders should be protected against con-
densation. It is recommended that electrode removed from its
original packaging be placed in poly bags (4 mil minimum
thickness) when not in use.
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OUTERSHIELD® WIRES PRODUCT CATALOG

Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored & Metal-Cored Wires

thousands of knowledgeable and respon-

Best of all, it’s backed by the

Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wires - High Deposition

Mild Steel Flux-Cored Wires - All Position

Low Alloy Flux-Cored Wires

Mild Steel Metal-Cored Wires

Mild Steel Metal-Cored Wires

Low Alloy Metal-Cored Wires

Designed for optimum performance • Good resistance to porosity due to CONFORMANCE

600 Lb. (272 kg) 600 Lb. (272 kg)

1/16 (1.6) ED012782 ED014588

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) - AS WELDED PER AWS A5.20

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

125 (3.2) 23 - 25 170 5.3 (2.4) 4.6 (2.1) 87

125 (3.2) 23 - 26 250 8.4 (3.8) 7.0 (3.2) 83

3/32” 125 (3.2) 24 - 27 335 11.7 (5.3) 9.8 (4.4) 84

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION (1)

Requirements .18 1.75 .03 .03 .90

DIAMETERS/PACKAGING DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN - As welded per AWS A4.3

500 Lb. (227 kg) (ml/100g weld deposit)

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) - As welded per AWS A5.20

(1) Typical all weld metal.

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

3/32” (2.4mm) 125 (3.2) 24 - 27 335 11.7 (5.3) 9.8 (4.4) 84

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION (1) - As welded per AWS A5.20

Requirements 0.18 1.75 0.90 0.03 0.03

(1) Typical all weld metal.

XLH70 has been engineered to TYPICAL APPLICATIONS SHIELDING GAS

• Maximum deposition rates and 100% CO2 <8

• Will meet many job and code

3/32 (2.4) ED030236 ED030360 ED030390 ED030391

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1)- As Welded per AWS A5.20

Test Results 70,000 - 81,000 79,000 - 88,000 30 - 65 20 - 45

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

150 (3.8) 23 - 26 345 14.4 (6.5) 12.4 (5.6) 86

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION (1)

%C %Mn %P %S %Si %Ni %Mo %Cr %V

Lincoln’s Outershield 71 is an all-posi- TYPICAL APPLICATIONS SHIELDING GAS

• Relatively fluid puddle allows excel-

Diameter 33 Lb. (15 kg) 50 Lb. (23 kg)

.045 (1/1) ED030589 ED012797

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - AS WELDED PER AWS A5.20

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

175 (4.4) 22 - 24 130 3.9 (1.8) 3.2 (1.4) 82

150 (3.8) 21 - 23 145 4.2 (1.9) 3.7 (1.7) 88

125 (3.2) 22 - 24 170 5.4 (2.4) 4.6 (2.1) 85

Whether you are an operator, supervi- TYPICAL APPLICATIONS CONFORMANCE

• Manufactured under a quality

.045 (1.1) ED029200 ED029418 ED029201 ED029202 ED030290

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - As Welded per AWS A5.20

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

175 (4.5) 22 - 25 130 3.8 (1.7) 3.3 (1.5) 87

150 (3.8) 22 - 25 150 4.6 (2.1) 3.9 (1.8) 86

125 (3.2) 22 - 25 190 5.2 (2.4) 4.4 (2.0) 85

Outershield 71M and 71M-H have WELDING POSITIONS DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) - As Welded per AWS A5.20

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

71M .035” 200 (5.1) 20 - 23 90 2.8 (1.3) 2.3 (1.0) 80