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YAWATA S-13 (For Mild Steel)

Classification : AWS A 5.1 : E6013, JIS Z 3211 : E4313

Approvals : ABS, TIS

Applications : Welding of mild steel sheet, pipes and light guages for drums and structures. Suitable for welding galvanized steel.

PDFYawata-Pamphlet-S13.pdf

Property

YAWATA S-13 is a high rutile type electrode for all positions welding except vertical downward. Special characteristics are soft arc, less spatter, good for tack welding, self-lifting slag, shiny and beautiful beads. There is no fear of burning through.

Classification

AWS A 5.1 : E6013

JIS Z 3211 : E4313

Chemical Composition

	C	Si	Mn	P	S	Cr	Mo	Ni	V	C.L.
Req.	≤0.20	≤1.00	≤1.20	N.S.	N.S.	≤0.20	≤0.30	≤0.30	≤0.08	N.S.
Typ.	0.08	0.31	0.40	0.008	0.020	0.05	0.01	0.07	0.02	0.50

Req. = Requirement
Typ. = Typical results
N.S. = Not Specified
C.L. = Combined Limit for Mn + Ni + Cr + Mo + V

Mechanical Properties

	Tensile Strength N/mm² (kgf/mm²)	Yield Strength N/mm² (kgf/mm²)	Elongation %	Charpy 2V-notch at 0 ºC, J (kgf.m)
Req.	≥430	≥430	≥17	N.S. (AWS A5.1) ≥47 (ISO 2560-A)
Typ.	510	450	28	65 (7.0)

Recommended Size and Power Range

Diameter /Length (mm)	2.6/350	3.2/350	4.0/400	5.0/400
Welding Position	Current (A)
F	45-110	60-130	120-200	160-250
V, OH	60-110	70-120	120-180	150-210

Recommendations for Use

1. Use dry electrode only.
2. If coating flux absorbs excessive moisture, arc and slag fluidity become unstable, spatters increase, undercuts and blowholes are apt to occur. Damp electrodes should be redried at 70-120^oC for 60 minutes.