ESAB Dual Shield 88-C3 Wire - 5/64" - 60 lb Coil

ESAB Dual Shield 88-C3 Wire - 5/64" - 60 lb Coil - 245005384

Dual Shield 88-C3 is a flux cored electrode developed to deposit weld metal with impact toughness as low as -40ºF(-40ºC). The weld metal meets high X-ray standards for soundness. The arc is stable and deeply penetrating. The thin cover of slag is easily removed, exposing flat to slightly convex weld beads. Horizontal fillet welds are slightly convex with equal leg lengths.

Dual Shield 88-C3 wire is recommended for welding high strength steels in the 70-80 ksi (485-550 MPa) tensile range using 100% CO2 shielding gas. The weld metal analysis is similar to an E8018-C3 low Hydrogen electrode.

Shielding Gas

100% CO2

Can also be used with 75% Ar / 25% CO₂

Classifications/Approvals
- MIL-E-24403/1; MIL-80T1-Ni1C
- AWS A5.29; E80T1-Ni1C
- ASME SFA 5.29

Depositions/Parameters:

Diameter	Amps	Volts	Wire Feed Speed	Deposition Rate	Efficiency
5/64 in, 2.0 mm	250 A	26	112 ipm, 284 cm/min	6.4 lbs./hr., 2.9 kg./hr.	85 %
	350 A	28	176 ipm, 447 cm/min	10.5 lbs./hr., 4.76 kg./hr.	85 %
	450 A	31	258 ipm, 655 cm/min	14.8 lbs./hr., 6.71 kg./hr.	85 %
3/32 in, 2.4 mm	350 A	30	124 ipm, 315 cm/min	9.6 lbs./hr., 4.35 kg./hr.	84 %
	400 A	30	166 ipm, 422 cm/min	12.7 lbs./hr., 5.76 kg./hr.	85 %
	450 A	31	197 ipm, 500 cm/min	15 lbs./hr., 6.8 kg./hr.	86 %
	500 A	32	237 ipm, 602 cm/min	18.5 lbs./hr., 8.39 kg./hr.	86 %
	550 A	34	278 ipm, 706 cm/min	21.3 lbs./hr., 9.66 kg./hr.	88 %

Properties:

As Welded CO2
Yield Strength	70 ksi, 485 MPa
Tensile Strength	81 ksi, 550 MPa
Reduction in Area	60 %
Elongation in 2"	28 %
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
Testing Temperature -20ºF (-29ºC)
As Welded CO2	36 ft.-lbs., 49 J
Testing Temperature -40ºF (-40ºC)
As Welded CO2	25 ft.-lbs., 34 J
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis
CO2
C	.08 %
Mn	.95 %
Si	.30 %
P	0.009 %
S	.010 %
Ni	0.95 %

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