The Bohler E7018-1 is a premium basic-coated, low-hydrogen stick electrode designed for the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) of carbon and low-alloy steels. Engineered to meet the rigorous requirements of the AWS A5.1 E7018-1 classification, this electrode provides exceptional mechanical properties, specifically high impact toughness at temperatures as low as -45\u00b0C. The 2.5mm diameter is optimized for precision work on thinner sections or for root passes in heavy wall pipes and plates.<\/p>\n
Metallurgically, the electrode deposits a weld metal with very low diffusible hydrogen content (typically less than 4ml\/100g), significantly reducing the risk of hydrogen-induced cracking (cold cracking) in the heat-affected zone (HAZ). This makes it a preferred choice for welding fine-grained structural steels and restrained joints where stress concentrations are a concern. The coating formulation ensures a stable arc on both DC+ and AC polarities, providing versatility across different power sources.<\/p>\n
The electrode exhibits excellent operability in all positions, including vertical-up, with a concentrated arc that ensures deep penetration and reliable fusion. The slag system is designed for easy removal, often self-releasing, which improves productivity by reducing post-weld cleaning time. It is particularly suited for industries requiring high radiographic quality, such as offshore fabrication, pressure vessel manufacturing, and pipeline construction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Technical Overview: Bohler E7018-1 Stick Electrode The Bohler E7018-1 is a premium basic-coated, low-hydrogen stick electrode designed for the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) of carbon and low-alloy steels. Engineered to meet the rigorous requirements of the AWS A5.1 E7018-1 classification, this electrode provides exceptional mechanical properties, specifically high impact toughness at temperatures as low… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1961,1959],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1793800","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-steel-electrodes","6":"product_cat-welding-wires-and-electrodes","7":"pa_amp-range-125-180amp","8":"pa_amp-range-75-110amp","9":"pa_aws-spec-e7018-1","10":"pa_brand-bohler","11":"pa_diameter-2-5mm","12":"pa_packaging-description-3-40-kg-pak","13":"pa_polarity-ac-dc","14":"pa_polarity-dc-ac","15":"pa_position-all","17":"first","18":"onbackorder","19":"taxable","20":"shipping-taxable","21":"purchasable","22":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1793800","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1793800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1793800"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1793800"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1793800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}