Soudotec 222 Galvanized Steel Welding Electrodes

Soudotec 222 Galvanized Steel Welding Electrodes

High quality stick electrode with a specially designed flux coating for welding galvanized steels.

• Excellent on AC power supply, low amperage
• All-position welding, including vertical down
• Ideal for thin sheets
• Flexible moisture-resistant coating
• Easy striking and re-striking (OCV = 45 V); ideal for tack welds
• Very low spatter

Applications: Recommended for steel furniture, thin sheet metal, farm machinery, body work, railings, stairs, gates.

• Tensile strength: 80 000 psi (550 MPa)
• Yield strength: 64 000 psi (440 MPa)
• Elongation: 24 - 28%
• Impact (Charpy V): 60 J at 0ºC

Directions for use:

Remove any trace of oil, grease and dirt from the surface.  Maintain a short arc. Remove slag between each pass.  Weld galvanized steel using straight polarity (DC-) or an AC power supply.

Amperage Settings

• 4.0 mm (5/32") - 170 - 190 A
• 3.2 mm (1/8") - 120 - 150 A 
• 2.5 mm (3/32") - 70 - 90 A

• Sold in 1 Kg or 5 kg plastic tube.

Available Sizes & Quantities:

• 1/16" - 1.6 mm (1 kg)
• 5/64" - 2.0 mm(1 kg)
• 3/32" - 2.5 mm (5 kg)
• 1/8" - 3.2 mm (5 kg