Soudotec 222 Galvanized Steel Welding Electrodes

 

High quality stick electrode with a specially designed flux coating for welding galvanized steels.

• Excellent on AC power supply, low amperage
• All-position welding, including vertical down
• Ideal for thin sheets
• Flexible moisture-resistant coating
• Easy striking and re-striking (OCV = 45 V); ideal for tack welds
• Very low spatter

• Applications: Recommended for steel furniture, thin sheet metal, farm machinery, body work, railings, stairs, gates.

  • Tensile strength: 80 000 psi (550 MPa)
  • Yield strength: 64 000 psi (440 MPa)
  • Elongation: 24 – 28%
  • Impact (Charpy V): 60 J at 0ºC

  • Directions for use:

    Remove any trace of oil, grease and dirt from the surface.  Maintain a short arc. Remove slag between each pass.  Weld galvanized steel using straight polarity (DC-) or an AC power supply.

    Amperage Settings

    • 4.0 mm (5 32 ) – 170 – 190 A
    • 3.2 mm (1 8 ) – 120 – 150 A 
    • 2.5 mm (3 32 ) – 70 – 90 A
    • • Sold in 1 Kg or 5 kg plastic tube.

      • Available Sizes & Quantities:

        • 1 16 – 1.6 mm (1 kg)
        • 5 64 – 2.0 mm(1 kg)
        • 3 32 – 2.5 mm (5 kg)
        • 1 8 – 3.2 mm (5 kg