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OK Autrod 12.56

A copper coated, G3Si1 solid wire for GMAW of all general structural and engineering unalloyed and low-alloyed carbon-manganese steels. Compared with OK Autrod 12.51, OK Autrod 12.56 has a slightly wider chemical analysis. The electrode may be welded with either a gas mixture or with pure CO2 as the shielding gas.

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Specifications
Classifications EN ISO 14341-A : G 38 2 C1 3Si1
EN ISO 14341-A : G 42 3 M21 3Si1
EN ISO 14341-A : G 3Si1
Approvals CE : EN 13479
DB : 42.039.01
UKCA : EN 13479
VdTÜV : 05682

Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.

Alloy Type Carbon-manganese steel (Mn/Si-alloyed)
Shielding Gas M20, M21, C1 (EN ISO 14175)
Tensile_Properties
Testing Condition Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation
EN 80Ar/20CO2 (M21)
As Welded 450 MPa 530 MPa 26 %
EN CO2 (C1)
As Welded 430 MPa 520 MPa 25 %
Charpy Testing
Testing Condition Testing Temp Impact Value
EN 80Ar/20CO2 (M21)
As Welded 20 °C 130 J
As Welded -20 °C 90 J
As Welded -30 °C 70 J
EN CO2 (C1)
As Welded 20 °C 110 J
As Welded -20 °C 70 J
Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
C Mn Si S P
80Ar/20CO2 (M21)
0.06 1.06 0.72 0.012 0.013
CO2 (C1)
0.05 0.89 0.63 0.012 0.013
Typical Wire Composition %
C Mn Si
0.078 1.46 0.85
Deposition Data
Diameter Amps Volts Wire Feed Speed Deposition Rate
0.8 mm 60-200 A 18-24 V 3.2-13.0 m/min 0.8-3.0 kg/h
1.0 mm 80-250 A 18-30 V 2.7-15.0 m/min 1.0-5.6 kg/h
1.2 mm 120-300 A 18-34 V 2.3-15.0 m/min 1.3-8.0 kg/h
1.6 mm 225-550 A 28-38 V 2.3-12.0 m/min 2.1-11.4 kg/h
Description Product Number
OK Autrod 12.56 0.8mm 15kg 1256087700
OK Autrod 12.56 1.0mm 18kg 1256107710
OK Autrod 12.56 1.2mm 18kg 1256127710

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OK Autrod 12.56

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