Dual Shield II 81-K2 is an all-position flux cored electrode
developed for low alloy high strength steels where low temperature impact toughness is required. It is tested and certified to meet the new AWS A5.20 ‘D’ designation requirements, making this gas-shielded wire an excellent choice for demand critical welds when FEMA 353, D1.1 or D1.8 Seismic Supplement is utilized.
The wire produces a smooth stable arc and low spatter levels using a 100% CO2 shielding gas. Dual Shield II 81-K2 was developed for higher tensile steels such as ASTM A302, A533 Class I and A537. Applications include ship fabrication, offshore oil rigs, and heavy equipment construction. This wire is an excellent choice for welding ASTM steels A302, A533 Class I and A537. Dual Shield II 81-K2 produces a smooth stable arc and low spatter levels using 100% CO2 shielding gas. Applications include ship building, offshore oilrigs, and heavy equipment construction.
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| As Welded CO2 | |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 82 ksi, 570 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 74 ksi, 515 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 27 % |
| Reduction of Area | 73 % |
| Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties | |
| Testing Temperature 0ºF (-18ºC) | |
| As Welded CO2 | 100 ft.-lbs., 136 J |
| Testing Temperature -20ºF (-29ºC) | |
| As Welded CO2 | 89 ft.-lbs., 121 J |
| Testing Temperature -60ºF (-51ºC) | |
| As Welded CO2 | 60 ft.-lbs., 81 J |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| CO2 | |
| C | .025 % |
| Mn | 1.18 % |
| Si | .49 % |
| P | .013 % |
| S | .009 % |
| Ni | 1.44 % |
| Diameter | Amps | Volts | Wire Feed Speed | Deposition Rate | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .045 in, 1.2 mm | 150 A | 28 | 200 ipm, 508 cm/min | 4.2 lbs./hr., 1.91 kg./hr. | 86 % |
| 210 A | 29 | 300 ipm, 762 cm/min | 6.3 lbs./hr., 2.86 kg./hr. | 86 % | |
| 250 A | 30 | 400 ipm, 1016 cm/min | 8.5 lbs./hr., 3.86 kg./hr. | 87 % | |
| 290 A | 33 | 500 ipm, 1270 cm/min | 10.7 lbs./hr., 4.85 kg./hr. | 87 % | |
| 330 A | 34 | 600 ipm, 1524 cm/min | 12.7 lbs./hr., 5.76 kg./hr. | 87 % | |
| .052 in, 1.4 mm | 155 A | 25 | 150 ipm, 381 cm/min | 4.4 lbs./hr., 2 kg./hr. | 87 % |
| 245 A | 28 | 250 ipm, 635 cm/min | 7.3 lbs./hr., 3.31 kg./hr. | 86 % | |
| 310 A | 33 | 350 ipm, 889 cm/min | 10.2 lbs./hr., 4.63 kg./hr. | 85 % | |
| 360 A | 36 | 450 ipm, 1143 cm/min | 13.3 lbs./hr., 6.03 kg./hr. | 85 % | |
| 430 A | 37 | 600 ipm, 1524 cm/min | 17.6 lbs./hr., 7.98 kg./hr. | 87 % | |
| 1/16 in, 1.6 mm | 190 A | 27 | 150 ipm, 38 cm/min | 6.1 lbs./hr., 2.77 kg./hr. | 87 % |
| 300 A | 30 | 250 ipm, 635 cm/min | 10.2 lbs./hr., 4.63 kg./hr. | 87 % | |
| 365 A | 33 | 300 ipm, 762 cm/min | 12.3 lbs./hr., 5.58 kg./hr. | 86 % | |
| 410 A | 33 | 350 ipm, 889 cm/min | 14 lbs./hr., 6.35 kg./hr. | 88 % | |
| 450 A | 33 | 400 ipm, 1016 cm/min | 16.1 lbs./hr., 7.3 kg./hr. | 87 % | |
| 500 A | 39 | 500 ipm, 1270 cm/min | 20.1 lbs./hr., 9.11 kg./hr. | 87 % |
100% CO2
All listed prices are in U.S. dollars and represent the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for sale in the United States. Actual selling price will be determined by the Distributor. Prices are subject to change without notice.