Structural Welding Code

Seismic Supplement

FLUX-CORED SELF-SHIELDED (FCAW-S) WIRE

INNERSHIELD® NR®-232
Mild Steel, All Position • AWS E71T-8, E71T8-A2-CS3-H16

KEY FEATURES CONFORMANCES

• High deposition rates for out-of-position welding AWS A5: E71T8-A2-CS3-H16, E71T-8-H16
• Penetrating arc ABS: 3YSA
• Fast freezing, easy to remove slag system CWB/CSA: E491T8-A3-CS3-H16, E491T-8-H16
• Meets AWS D1.8 seismic lot waiver requirements DNV: III YMS H15
Lloyd’s Register: 3YS H15
WELDING POSITIONS BV: SA3YMH
All AWS D1.8: 0.068”, 0.072”, 5/64”
ISO: T55 3 T8-1 NO A H15
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS JIS: T49 3 T7-1 N A
• Structural fabrication, including those subject to
seismic requirements
• General plate fabrication
• Hull plate and stiffener welding on ships and barges
• Machinery parts, tanks, hoppers, racks and scaffolding

DIAMETERS / PACKAGING
Diameter 13.5 lb (6.1 kg) Coil 13.5 lb (6.1 kg) Coil 25 lb (11.3 kg)
in (mm) 54 lb (24.5 kg) Master Carton 54 lb (24.5 kg) Hermetically Sealed Pail Steel Spool

0.068 (1.7) ED012518 ED030643

0.072 (1.8) ED012522 ED030232 ED030644
5/64 (2.0) ED012525 ED030647

Diameter 25 lb (11.3 kg) Plastic Spool 50 lb (22.7 kg)

in (mm) (Vacuum Sealed Foil Bag) Coil

0.068 (1.7) ED012519

0.072 (1.8) ED030949 ED012523
5/64 (2.0) ED012526

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1)

Yield Strength(2) Tensile Strength Elongation Hardness Charpy V-Notch / J ft•lbf)
MPa (ksi) MPa (ksi) % Rockwell B @ -29°C (-20°F)

Requirements - AWS E71T-8 400 (58) min 480-655 (70-95) 22 min – 27 (20) min
Typical Results - As-Welded (3) 460-520 (66-75) 575-615 (83-89) 25-31 87-90 47-75 (35-55)

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION(1)
%C %Mn %Si %S %P %Al

Requirements - AWS E71T-8 0.30 max 1.75 max 0.60 max 0.03 max 0.03 max 1.8 max

Typical Results(3) 0.16-0.18 0.61-0.72 0.26-0.33 ≤0.01 ≤0.01 0.5-0.8

(1)
Typical all weld metal. (2)
Measured with 0.2% offset. (3)
See test results disclaimer.
 TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Diameter, CTWD(4) Wire Feed Speed Voltage(5) Approx. Current Melt-Off Rate Deposition Rate Efficiency
Polarity mm (in) m/min (in/min) (volts) (amps) kg/hr (lb/hr) kg/hr (lb/hr) (%)

2.8 (110) 18-19 195 2.3 (5.0) 1.8 (3.9) 78

3.3 (130) 19-21 225 2.8 (6.2) 2.0 (4.6) 74
0.068 in (1.7 mm), 19-32 3.8 (150) 19-21 250 3.2 (7.1) 2.4 (5.3) 75
DC- (3/4-1 1/4) 4.3 (170) 20-22 270 3.5 (7.8) 2.8 (6.1) 78
5.0 (195) 23-24 300 4.3 (9.4) 3.2 (7.0) 74
6.4 (250) 23-24 350 5.4 (11.8) 4.0 (9.0) 76
7.4 (320) 25-27 400 6.9 (15.2) 5.2 (11.4) 75

2.0 (80) 16-18 130 1.8 (4.0) 1.5 (3.3) 83

3.5 (140) 18-21 225 3.1 (6.8) 2.5 (5.5) 81
0.072 in (1.8 mm), 19-32 3.9 (155) 19-22 240 3.3 (7.2) 2.7 (6.0) 83
DC- (3/4-1 1/4) 4.3 (170) 20-23 255 3.6 (8.0) 2.9 (6.5) 81
6.4 (250) 22-24 315 5.3 (11.7) 4.3 (9.6) 82
7.4 (290) 23-25 350 6.2 (13.6) 5.0 (11.0) 81

1.5 (60) 16-17 145 1.7 (3.7) 1.2 (2.7) 73

5/64 in (2.0 mm), 19-32 2.9 (115) 19-20 260 3.2 (7.0) 2.5 (5.5) 78
DC- (3/4-1 1/4) 3.0 (120) 19-20 270 3.3 (7.3) 2.6 (5.7) 78
3.3 (130) 20-21 285 3.5 (7.8) 2.8 (6.2) 79
4.6 (180) 22-23 365 5.0 (10.9) 3.9 (8.7) 80

(1)
Typical all weld metal. (2)Measured with 0.2% offset. (3)See test results disclaimer
NOTE: FEMA 353 and AWS D1.8 structural steel seismic supplement test data can be found on this product at www.lincolnelectric.com.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Conformance are available on our website at www.lincolnelectric.com

FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.

• Fumes from the normal use of this product contain significant quantities of potentially hazardous compounds. See consumable product label/insert.
• Keep your head out of the fumes.
• Use enough ventilation and local exhaust to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and the general area.
• An approved respirator should be used unless exposure assessments are below applicable exposure limits.

T E ST R E S ULTS
Test results for mechanical properties, deposit or electrode composition and diffusible hydrogen levels were obtained from a weld produced and tested according to
prescribed standards, and should not be assumed to be the expected results in a particular application or weldment. Actual results will vary depending on many factors,
including, but not limited to, weld procedure, plate chemistry and temperature, weldment design and fabrication methods. Users are cautioned to confirm by qualification
testing, or other appropriate means, the suitability of any welding consumable and procedure before use in the intended application.

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