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Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of non-alloy
and fine grain steels - Classification (ISO 2560:2002)
Schweißzusätze - Umhüllte Stabelektroden zum Lichtbogenhandschweißen von
unlegierten Stählen und Feinkornstählen - Einteilung (ISO 2560:2002)
Produits consommables pour le soudage - Electrodes enrobées pour le soudage manuel
a l'arc des aciers non alliés et des aciers a grains fins - Classification (ISO 2560:2002)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 2560:2005
ICS:
25.160.20 Potrošni material pri varjenju Welding consumables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 2560
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2005
ICS 25.160.20 Supersedes EN 499:1994
English Version
Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual metal
arc welding of non-alloy and fine grain steels - Classification
(ISO 2560:2002)
Produits consommables pour le soudage - Electrodes Schweißzusätze - Umhüllte Stabelektroden zum
enrobées pour le soudage manuel à l'arc des aciers non Lichtbogenhandschweißen von unlegierten Stählen und
alliés et des aciers à grains fins - Classification (ISO Feinkornstählen - Einteilung (ISO 2560:2002)
2560:2002)
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Foreword
The text of ISO 2560:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding and
allied processes" of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken
over as EN ISO 2560:2005 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 "Welding" the secretariat of
which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2006, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2006.

This document supersedes EN 499:1994.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
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Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 2560:2002 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 2560:2005 without any
modifications.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 2560
Second edition
2002-11-01
Welding consumables — Covered
electrodes for manual metal arc welding of
non-alloy and fine grain steels —
Classification
Produits consommables pour le soudage — Électrodes enrobées pour le
soudage manuel à l'arc des aciers non alliés et des aciers à grains fins —
Classification
Reference number
ISO 2560:2002(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword . iv
Introduction. v
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references. 1
3 Classification. 2
4 Symbols and requirements . 3
4.1 Symbol for the product/process. 3
4.2 Symbol for strength and elongation of all-weld metal . 3
4.3 Symbol for impact properties of all-weld metal . 4
4.4 Symbol for the chemical composition of all-weld metal . 4
4.5 Symbol for type of electrode covering. 5
4.6 Symbol for condition of post-weld heat-treatment of all-weld metal. 6
4.7 Symbol for nominal electrode efficiency and type of current . 7
4.8 Symbol for welding position . 7
4.9 Symbol for hydrogen content of deposited metal . 8
5 Mechanical tests. 8
5.1 Preheating and interpass temperatures . 8
5.2 Pass sequence. 11
6 Chemical analysis. 12
7 Fillet weld test. 14
8 Retest. 17
9 Technical delivery conditions. 17
10 Examples of designation. 18
Annex A (informative) Classification systems. 19
Annex B (informative) Description of types of electrode covering — Classification by yield strength
and 47 J impact energy. 22
Annex C (informative) Description of types of electrode covering — Classification by tensile strength
and 27 J impact energy. 24
Annex D (informative) Notes on diffusible hydrogen. 27
Bibliography. 28

ISO 2560:2002(E)
Foreword
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patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 2560 was prepared in collaboration with the International Institute of Welding which has been approved by the
ISO Council as an international standardizing body in the field of welding.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 2560:1973), which has been technically revised.
Annexes A to D of this International Standard are for information only.

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Introduction
This International Standard recognizes that there are two somewhat different approaches in the global market to
classifying a given electrode, and allows for either or both to be used, to suit a particular market need. Application
of either type of classification designation (or of both where suitable) identifies a product as classified according to
this International Standard. The classification according to system A is mainly based on EN 499. The classification
according to system B is mainly based upon standards used around the Pacific Rim.
This International Standard provides a classification in order to designate covered electrodes in terms of the yield
strength, tensile strength and elongation of the all-weld metal. The ratio of yield to tensile strength of weld metal is
generally higher than that of parent metal. Users should note that matching weld metal yield strength to parent
metal yield strength will not necessarily ensure that the weld metal tensile strength matches that of the parent
metal. Therefore, where the application requires matching tensile strength, selection of the consumable should be
made by reference to column 3 of Table 1A or to Table 1B and Table 8B.
It should be noted that the mechanical properties of all-weld metal test specimens used to classify the electrodes
will vary from those obtained in production joints because of differences in welding procedure such as electrode
size, width of weave, welding position and parent metal composition.
Requests for official interpretation of any aspect of this International Standard should be directed to the Secretariat
of ISO/TC 44/SC 3 via the member body in the user's country, a complete listing of which can be found at
www.iso.org.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 2560:2002(E)

Welding consumables — Covered electrodes for manual metal arc
welding of non-alloy and fine grain steels — Classification
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies requirements for classification of covered electrodes and deposited metal in
the as-welded condition and in the post-weld heat-treated condition for manual metal arc welding of non-alloy and
fine grain steels with a minimum yield strength of up to 500 N/mm or a minimum tensile strength of up to
570 N/mm .
This International Standard is a combined specification providing for classification utilizing a system based upon the
yield strength and the average impact energy of 47 J of all-weld metal, or utilizing a system based upon the tensile
strength and the average impact energy of 27 J of all-weld metal.
1) Paragraphs and tables which carry the suffix letter “A” are applicable only to covered electrodes classified
to the system based upon the yield strength and the average impact energy of 47 J of all-weld metal in
this International Standard.
2) Paragraphs and tables which carry the suffix letter “B” are applicable only to covered electrodes classified
to the system based upon the tensile strength and the average impact energy of 27 J of all-weld metal in
this International Standard.
3) Paragraphs and tables which do not have either the suffix letter “A” or the suffix letter “B” are applicable to
all covered electrodes classified in this International Standard.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 31-0:1992, Quantities and units — Part 0: General principles
ISO 544, Welding consumables — Technical delivery conditions for welding filler metals — Type of product,
dimensions, tolerances and marking
ISO 2401, Covered electrodes — Determination of the efficiency, metal recovery and deposition coefficient
ISO 3690, Welding and allied processes — Determination of hydrogen content in ferritic steel arc weld metal
ISO 6847, Welding consumables — Deposition of a weld metal pad for chemical analysis
ISO 6947, Welds — Working positions — Definitions of angles of slope and rotation
ISO 13916, Welding — Guidance on the measurement of preheating temperature, interpass temperature and
preheat maintenance temperature
ISO 14344, Welding and allied processes — Flux and gas shielded electrical welding processes — Procurement
guidelines for consumables
ISO 2560:2002(E)
ISO 15792-1:2000, Welding consumables — Test methods — Part 1: Test methods for all-weld metal test
specimens in steel, nickel and nickel alloys
ISO 15792-3:2000, Welding consumables — Test methods — Part 3: Classification testing of positional capacity
and root penetration of welding consumables in a fillet weld
3 Classification
Classification designations are based upon two approaches to indicate the tensile properties and the impact
properties of the all-weld metal obtained with a given electrode. The two designation approaches include additional
designators for some other classification requirements, but not all, as will be clear from the following sections. In
most cases, a given commercial product can be classified in both systems. Then either or both classification
designations can be used for the product.
The classification includes all-weld metal properties obtained with a covered electrode as given below. The
classification is based on the electrode size 4 mm with the exception of the symbol for welding position which is
based on ISO 15792-3.
3A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 3B Classification by tensile strength and
impact energy 27 J impact energy
The classification is divided into eight parts: The classification is divided into seven parts:
1) the first part gives a symbol indicating the 1) the first part gives a symbol indicating the
product/process to be identified; product/process to be identified;
2) the second part gives a symbol indicating the 2) the second part gives a symbol indicating the
strength and elongation of all-weld metal (see strength of all-weld metal (see Table 1B);
Table 1A);
3) the third part gives a symbol indicating the type of
3) the third part gives a symbol indicating the impact electrode covering, the type of current, and the
properties of all-weld metal (see Table 2A); welding position (see Table 4B);
4) the fourth part gives a symbol indicating the 4) the fourth part gives a symbol indicating the
chemical composition of all-weld metal (see chemical composition of all-weld metal (see
Table 3A); Table 3B);
5) the fifth part gives a symbol indicating the type of 5) the fifth part gives a symbol indicating the
electrode covering (see 4.5A); condition of postweld heat treatment under which
the all-weld metal test was conducted (see 4.6B);
6) the sixth part gives a symbol indicating the
nominal electrode efficiency and type of current 6) the sixth part gives a symbol indicating that the
(see Table 5A); electrode has satisfied a requirement for 47 J
impact energy at the temperature normally used
7) the seventh part gives a symbol indicating the
for the 27 J requirement;
welding position (see Table 6A);
7) the seventh part gives a symbol indicating the
8) the eighth part gives a symbol indicating the
hydrogen content of deposited metal (see
hydrogen content of deposited metal (see
Table 7).
Table 7).
In order to promote the use of this International In order to promote the use of this International
Standard, the classification is split into two sections: Standard, the classification is split into two sections:
a) Compulsory section a) Compulsory section
This section includes the symbols for the type of This section includes the symbols for the type of
product, the strength and elongation, the impact product, the strength, the type of covering, the
properties, the chemical composition and the type of current, the welding position, the chemical
type of covering, i.e. the symbols defined in 4.1, composition and the condition of heat treatment,
4.2A, 4.3A, 4.4A and 4.5A. i.e., the symbols defined in 4.1, 4.2B, 4.4B, 4.5B
and 4.6B.
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b) Optional section b) Optional section
This section includes the symbols for the nominal This section includes the symbol for the optional
electrode efficiency, the type of current, the supplemental designator for 47 J impact energy,
welding positions for which the electrode is i.e., the symbol defined in 4.3B; and the symbol
suitable, and the symbol for hydrogen content, for the hydrogen content, i.e., the symbol defined
i.e. the symbols defined in 4.7A, 4.8A and 4.9. in 4.9.
The full designation (see clause 10) shall be used on packages and in the manufacturer's literature and data
sheets. See Figure A.1, for a schematic representation of the full designation of electrodes classified by yield
strength and 47 J impact energy, system A. See Figure A.2, for a schematic representation of the full designation of
electrodes classified by tensile strength and 27 J impact energy.
4 Symbols and requirements
4.1 Symbol for the product/process
The symbol for the covered electrode used in the manual metal arc welding process shall be the letter E placed at
the beginning of the designation.
4.2 Symbol for strength and elongation of all-weld metal
4.2A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 4.2B Classification by tensile strength and 27 J
impact energy impact energy
The symbols in Table 1A indicate yield strength, The symbols in Table 1B indicate tensile strength of
tensile strength and elongation of the all-weld metal in the all-weld metal in the as-welded condition or in the
the as-welded condition determined in accordance post-weld heat-treated condition determined in
with clause 5. accordance with clause 5. The yield strength and
elongation requirements depend upon the specific
chemical composition, heat treatment condition and
coating type, as well as upon the tensile strength
requirements, as given for the complete classification
in Table 8B.
Table 1A — Symbol for strength and elongation of Table 1B — Symbol for strength of all-weld metal
all-weld metal (Classification by yield strength and (Classification by tensile strength and 27 J impact
47 J impact energy) energy)
Minimum Tensile Minimum
b
yield strength elongation Minimum tensile strength
a
Symbol Symbol
strength
N/mm
2 2
N/mm N/mm %
35 355 440 to 570 22 43 430
38 380 470 to 600 20 49 490
42 420 500 to 640 20 55 550
46 460 530 to 680 20 57 570
50 500 560 to 720 18
a
For yield strength, the lower yield (R ) shall be used when

eL
yielding occurs, otherwise the 0,2 % proof strength (R ) shall be
p0,2
used.
b
Gauge length is equal to five times the specimen diameter.
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4.3 Symbol for impact properties of all-weld metal
4.3A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 4.3B Classification by tensile strength and 27 J
impact energy impact energy
The symbols in Table 2A indicate the temperature at There is no specific symbol for impact properties. The
which an average impact energy of 47 J is achieved complete classification in Table 8B determines the

under the conditions given in clause 5. Three temperature at which an impact energy of 27 J is
specimens shall be tested. Only one individual value achieved in the as-welded condition or in the post-
may be lower than 47 J but not lower than 32 J. When weld heat-treated condition under the conditions given
an all-weld metal has been classified for a certain in clause 5. Five test specimens shall be tested. The
temperature, it automatically covers any higher lowest and highest values obtained shall be
temperature in Table 2A. disregarded. Two of the three remaining values shall
be greater than the specified 27 J level, one of the
three may be lower but shall not be less than 20 J.
Table 2A — Symbol for impact properties of all-
The average of the three remaining values shall be at
weld metal (Classification by yield strength and 47 J
least 27 J.
impact energy)
The addition of the optional symbol U, immediately
Temperature for minimum average

after the symbol for condition of heat treatment,
impact energy of 47 J
Symbol
indicates that the supplemental requirement of 47 J
°C
impact energy at the normal 27 J impact test
Z No requirement
temperature has also been satisfied. For the 47 J
impact requirement, three specimens shall be tested.
A + 20
The impact value shall be determined by the average
0 0
of the three test specimens. The average of the three
values shall be 47 J or greater.
2 − 20
3 − 30
4 − 40
5 − 50
6 − 60
4.4 Symbol for the chemical composition of all-weld metal
4.4A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 4.4B Classification by tensile strength and 27 J
impact energy impact energy
The symbols in Table 3A indicate the chemical The symbols in Table 3B indicate the principal alloying
composition of all-weld metal, determined in elements, and sometimes the nominal alloy level of the
accordance with clause 6. most significant alloy element, of all-weld metal,
determined in accordance with clause 6. The symbol
for chemical composition does not immediately follow
the symbol for strength, but follows the symbol for
coating type. The complete classification, given in
Table 10B, determines the exact chemical composition
requirements for a particular electrode classification.
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Table 3A — Symbol for chemical composition of Table 3B — Symbol for chemical composition of
all-weld metal (Classification by yield strength and all-weld metal (Classification by tensile strength and
47 J impact energy) 27 J impact energy)
a, b, c
Chemical composition
Chemical composition (mass %)
Alloy Alloy
Principal alloy Nominal level
symbol symbol
Mn Mo Ni
element(s)
mass %
No symbol, -1,
No symbol 2,0 — — Mn 1
or -P1
Mo 1,4 0,3 to 0,6 — -1M3 Mo 0,5
Mn 1,5
MnMo 1,4 to 2,0 0,3 to 0,6 — -3M2
Mo 0,4
Mn 1,5
1Ni 1,4 — 0,6 to 1,2 -3M3
Mo 0,5
2Ni 1,4 — 1,8 to 2,6 -N1 Ni 0,5
3Ni 1,4 — 2,6 to 3,8 -N2 Ni 1
Mn1Ni 1,4 to 2,0 — 0,6 to 1,2 -N3 Ni 1,5
Mn 1,5
1NiMo 1,4 0,3 to 0,6 0,6 to 1,2 -3N3
Ni 1,5
Z Any other agreed composition -N5 Ni 2,5
a
If not specified, Mo < 0,2; Ni < 0,3; Cr < 0,2; V < 0,05;
-N7 Ni 3,5
Nb < 0,05; Cu < 0,3.
b
Single values shown in the table mean maximum values. -N13 Ni 6,5
c
The results shall be rounded to the same number of
Ni 1
-N2M3
significant figures as in the specified value using the rules
Mo 0,5
according to ISO 31-0:1992, Annex B, Rule A.
Ni 0,5
-NC
Cu 0,4
Cr 0,5
-CC
Cu 0,4
Ni 0,2
-NCC Cr 0,6
Cu 0,5
Ni 0,6
-NCC1 Cr 0,6
Cu 0,5
Ni 0,3
-NCC2 Cr 0,2
Cu 0,5
-G Any other agreed composition
4.5 Symbol for type of electrode covering
4.5A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 4.5B Classification by tensile strength and 27 J
impact energy impact energy
The type of covering of a covered electrode depends The type of covering of a covered electrode depends
substantially on the type of slag-forming components. substantially on the type of slag-forming components.
The symbols indicating the type shall be formed by The type of covering also determines the positions
the following letters or groups of letters: suitable for welding and the type of current, according
to Table 4B.
A = acid covering
C = cellulosic covering
R = rutile covering
RR = rutile thick covering
RC = rutile-cellulosic covering
RA = rutile-acid covering
RB = rutile-basic covering
B = basic covering.
NOTE A description of the characteristics of each of
the types of covering is given in annex B.
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Table 4B — Symbol for type of covering
(classification by tensile strength and 27 J impact
energy)
Type of Welding Type of
Symbol
a
covering positions current
b
03 Rutile basic All a.c. and d.c. (±)
10 Cellulosic All d.c. (+)
11 Cellulosic All a.c. and d.c. (+)
b
12 Rutile All a.c. and d.c. (−)
b
13 Rutile All a.c. and d.c. (±)
Rutile + iron
b
14 All a.c. and d.c. (±)
powder
b
15 Basic All d.c. (+)
b
16 Basic All a.c. and d.c. (+)
Basic + iron
b
18 All a.c. and d.c. (+)
powder
b
19 Ilmenite All a.c. and d.c. (±)

20 Iron oxide PA, PB a.c. and d.c. (−)
Rutile + iron
24 PA, PB a.c. and d.c. (±)
powder
Iron oxide +
27 PA, PB a.c. and d.c. (−)
iron powder
Basic + iron
28 PA, PB, PC a.c. and d.c. (+)
powder
Manufacturer's
40 Not specified
recommendations
48 Basic All a.c. and d.c. (+)
NOTE A description of the characteristics of each of the

types of covering is given in annex C.
a
Positions are defined in ISO 6947. PA = flat, PB = horizontal
vertical fillet, PC = horizontal, PG = vertical down.
b
All position may or may not include vertical down welding.
This shall be specified in the manufacturer's trade literature.

4.6 Symbol for condition of post-weld heat-treatment of all-weld metal
4.6A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 4.6B Classification by tensile strength and 27 J
impact energy impact energy
Classification is based upon mechanical properties of
If the electrode has been classified in the as-welded
the all-weld metal in the as-welded condition only.
condition, the symbol A shall be added to the
There is no symbol for condition of post-weld heat
classification. If the electrode has been classified in
treatment.
the post-weld heat-treated condition, the temperature
of post-weld heat-treatment shall be
620 °C ± 15 °C (605 °C ± 15 °C in the cases of
chemical compositions N5 and N7, and
600 °C ± 15 °C in the case of chemical composition
N13), and the symbol P shall be added to the
classification. Postweld heat treatment time shall be
+15
1 h ( min) at temperature. If the electrode has
been classified in both conditions, the symbol AP shall
be added to the classification.
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4.7 Symbol for nominal electrode efficiency and type of current
4.7A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 4.7B Classification by tensile strength and 27 J
impact energy impact energy
The symbols in Table 5A indicate nominal electrode There is no specific symbol for nominal electrode
efficiency, determined in accordance with ISO 2401 efficiency and type of current. Type of current is
with the type of current shown in Table 5A. included in the symbol for type of covering (Table 4B).
Nominal electrode efficiency is not addressed.

Table 5A — Symbol for nominal electrode
efficiency and type of current (Classification by
yield strength and 47 J impact energy)
Nominal
Type of
Symbol electrode
a, b
current
efficiency, %
1 u 105 a.c. + d.c.
2 u 105 d.c.
3 > 105 but u 125 a.c. + d.c.
4 > 105 but u 125 d.c.
5 > 125 but u 160 a.c. + d.c.
6 > 125 but u 160 d.c.
7 > 160 a.c. + d.c.
8 > 160 d.c.
a
In order to demonstrate operability on a.c., tests shall be
carried out with no load voltage higher than 65 V.
b
a.c. = alternating current; d.c. = direct current.

4.8 Symbol for welding position
4.8A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 4.8B Classification by tensile strength and 27 J
impact energy impact energy
The symbols in table 6A for welding positions indicates There is no specific symbol for welding position. The
the positions for which the electrode is tested in welding position requirements are included with the
accordance with ISO 15792-3. symbol for type of covering (Table 4B).

Table 6A — Symbol for welding position
(classification by yield strength and 47 J impact
energy)
Symbol Positions
1 PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF, PG
2 PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF
3 PA, PB
4 PA
5 PA, PB, PG
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4.9 Symbol for hydrogen content of deposited metal
The symbols in Table 7 indicate the hydrogen content determined in deposited metal from electrode size 4 mm in
accordance with the method given in ISO 3690. The current used shall be 70 % to 90 % of the maximum value
recommended by the manufacturer. Electrodes recommended for use with a.c. shall be tested using a.c.
Electrodes recommended for d.c. only shall be tested using d.c. with electrode positive.
The manufacturer shall provide information on the recommended type of current and drying conditions for
achieving the hydrogen levels.
Table 7 — Symbol for hydrogen content of deposited metal
Hydrogen content
Symbol max.
ml/100 g of deposited weld metal
H5 5
H10 10
H15 15
See annex D for additional information about diffusible hydrogen.
5 Mechanical tests
5A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 5B Classification by tensile strength and
impact energy 27 J impact energy
Tensile and impact tests and any required retests shall Tensile and impact tests and any required retests shall
be carried out in the as-welded condition using an all- be carried out in the as-welded condition and/or in the
weld metal test assembly type 1.3 in accordance with post-weld heat-treated condition, using an all-weld
ISO 15792-1:2000 using 4 mm electrodes and welding metal test assembly type 1.3 in accordance with
conditions as described below in 5.1 and 5.2. ISO 15792-1:2000 using 4 mm electrodes and welding
conditions as described below in 5.1 and 5.2.
5.1 Preheating and interpass temperatures
The preheating and interpass temperatures shall be measured using temperature indicator crayons, surface
thermometers or thermocouples (see ISO 13916).
5.1A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 5.1B Classification by tensile strength and 27 J
impact energy impact energy
Preheating is not required; welding may start from Preheating and interpass temperature for electrodes
room temperature. The interpass temperature shall with no chemical composition symbol or with the -1
not exceed 250 °C. If, after any pass, the interpass symbol in Tables 3B and 8B shall be 100 °C to 150 °C.
temperature is exceeded, the test assembly shall be Preheating and interpass temperatures for all other
cooled in air to a temperature below that limit. compositions shall be 90 °C to 110 °C.
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Table 8B — Mechanical test requirements
(classification by tensile strength and 27 J impact energy)
a b
Tensile Yield Elongation Charpy V-notch temperature
a a
strength strength A
Classification 5
2 2
N/mm N/mm % °C
E4303 430 330 20 0
E4310 430 330 20 − 30
E4311 430 330 20 − 30
b
E4312 430 330 16 NS
E4313 430 330 16 NS
E4316 430 330 20 − 30
E4318 430 330 20 − 30
E4319 430 330 20 − 20
E4320 430 330 20 NS
E4324 430 330 16 NS
E4327 430 330 20 − 30
E4340 430 330 20 0
E4903 490 400 20 0
E4910 480 to 650 400 20 − 30
E4911 480 to 650 400 20 − 30
E4912 490 400 16 NS
E4913 490 400 16 NS
E4914 490 400 16 NS
E4915 490 400 20 − 30
E4916 490 400 20 − 30
E4916-1 490 400 20 − 45
E4918 490 400 20 − 30
E4918-1 490 400 20 − 45
E4919 490 400 20 − 20
E4924 490 400 16 NS
E4924-1 490 400 20 − 20
E4927 490 400 20 − 30
E4928 490 400 20 − 30
E4948 490 400 20 − 30
E5716 570 490 16 − 20
E5728 570 490 16 − 20
E4910-P1 490 420 20 − 30
E5510-P1 550 460 19 − 30
E4910-1M3 490 420 20 NS
E4911-1M3 490 400 20 NS
E4915-1M3 490 400 20 NS
E4916-1M3 490 400 20 NS
E4918-1M3 490 400 20 NS
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Table 8B (continued)
a b
Tensile Yield Elongation Charpy V-notch temperature
a a
strength strength A
Classification 5
2 2
N/mm N/mm % °C
E4919-1M3 490 400 20 NS
E4920-1M3 490 400 20 NS
E4927-1M3 490 400 20 NS
E5518-3M2 550 460 17 − 50
E5516-3M3 550 460 17 − 50
E5518-3M3 550 460 17 − 50
E4916-N1 490 390 20 − 40
E4928-N1 490 390 20 − 40
E5516-N1 550 460 17 − 40
E5528-N1 550 460 17 − 40
E4916-N2 490 390 20 − 40
E4918-N2 490 390 20 − 50
E5516-N2 550 470 to 550 20 − 40
E5518-N2 550 470 to 550 20 − 40
E4916-N3 490 390 20 − 40
E5516-N3 550 460 17 − 50
E5516-3N3 550 460 17 − 50
E5518-N3 550 460 17 − 50
E4915-N5 490 390 20 − 75
E4916-N5 490 390 20 − 75
E4918-N5 490 390 20 − 75
E4928-N5 490 390 20 − 60
E5516-N5 550 460 17 − 60
E5518-N5 550 460 17 − 60
E4915-N7 490 390 20 − 100
E4916-N7 490 390 20 − 100
E4918-N7 490 390 20 − 100
E5516-N7 550 460 17 − 75
E5518-N7 550 460 17 − 75
E5516-N13 550 460 17 − 100
E5518-N2M3 550 460 17 − 40
E4903-NC 490 390 20 0
E4916-NC 490 390 20 0
E4928-NC 490 390 20 0
E5716-NC 570 490 16 0
E5728-NC 570 490 16 0
E4903-CC 490 390 20 0
E4916-CC 490 390 20 0
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Table 8B (continued)
a b
Tensile Yield Elongation Charpy V-notch temperature
a a
strength strength A
Classification 5
2 2
N/mm N/mm % °C
E4928-CC 490 390 20 0
E5716-CC 570 490 16 0
E5728-CC 570 490 16 0
E4903-NCC 490 390 20 0
E4916-NCC 490 390 20 0
E4928-NCC 490 390 20 0
E5716-NCC 570 490 16 0
E5728-NCC 570 490 16 0
E4903-NCC1 490 390 20 0
E4916-NCC1 490 390 20 0
E4928-NCC1 490 390 20 0
E5516-NCC1 550 460 17 − 20
E5518-NCC1 550 460 17 − 20
E5716-NCC1 570 490 16 0
E5728-NCC1 570 490 16 0
E4916-NCC2 490 420 20 − 20
E4918-NCC2 490 420 20 − 20
E49XX-G 490 400 20 NS
E55XX-G 550 460 17 NS
E57XX-G 570 490 16 NS
a
Single values are minimum requirements.
b
NS = not specified.
5.2 Pass sequence
The pass sequence shall be as indicated in Table 9.
The direction of welding to complete a pass shall not vary. Each pass shall be welded with a welding current of
70 % to 90 % of the maximum current recommended by the manufacturer. Regardless of the type of covering,
welding shall be performed with a.c. when both a.c. and d.c. are recommended and with d.c. using the
recommended polarity when only d.c. is claimed.
Table 9 — Pass sequence
Electrode Split weave
diameter
Layer No. Passes per layer Number of layers
mm
a
4, 0 1 to top 2 7 – 9
a
The top two layers may be completed with 3 passes per layer.
ISO 2560:2002(E)
6 Chemical analysis
Chemical analysis may be performed on any suitable test piece. In case of dispute specimens in accordance with
ISO 6847 shall be used. Any analytical technique may be used but in case of dispute reference shall be made to
established published methods.
6A Classification by yield strength and 47 J 6B Classification by tensile strength and
impact energy 27 J impact energy
The results of the chemical analysis shall fulfil the The results of the chemical analysis shall fulfil the
requirements given in Table 3A above. requirements given in Table 10B for the classification
under test.
Table 10B — All-weld metal deposit composition requirements
a, b
(classification by tensile strength and 27 J impact energy)
Classification C Mn Si P S Ni Cr Mo V Cu Al
E4303 0,20 1,20 1,00 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4310 0,20 1,20 1,00 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4311 0,20 1,20 1,00 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4312 0,20 1,20 1,00 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4313 0,20 1,20 1,00 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4316 0,20 1,20 1,00 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4318 0,03 0,60 0,40 0,025 0,015 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4319 0,20 1,20 1,00 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4320 0,20 1,20 1,00 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4324 0,20 1,20 1,00 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4327 0,20 1,20 1,00 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4340 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
E4903 0,15 1,25 0,90 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4910 0,20 1,25 0,90 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4911 0,20 1,25 0,90 NS NS 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4912 0,20 1,20 1,00 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4913 0,20 1,20 1,00 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4914 0,15 1,25 0,90 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4915 0,15 1,25 0,75 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4916 0,15 1,60 0,75 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4916-1 0,15 1,60 0,75 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4918 0,15 1,60 0,90 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4918-1 0,15 1,60 0,90 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4919 0,15 1,25 0,90 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4924 0,15 1,25 0,90 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4924-1 0,15 1,25 0,90 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4927 0,15 1,60 0,75 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4928 0,15 1,60 0,90 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E4948 0,15 1,60 0,90 0,035 0,035 0,30 0,20 0,30 0,08 NS NS
E5716 0,12 1,60 0,90 0,03 0,03 1,00 0,30 0,35 NS NS NS
E5728 0,12 1,60 0,90 0,03 0,03 1,00 0,30 0,35 NS NS NS
E4910-P1 0,20 1,20 0,60 0,03 0,03 1,00 0,30 0,50 0,10 NS NS
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Table 10B (continued)
Classification C Mn Si P S Ni Cr Mo V Cu Al
E5510-P1 0,20 1,20 0,60 0,03 0,03 1,00 0,30 0,50 0,10 NS NS
E4910-1M3 0,12 0,60 0,40 0,03 0,03 NS NS 0,40 to 0,65 NS NS NS
E4911-1M3 0,12 0,60 0,40 0,03 0,03 NS NS 0,40 to 0,65 NS NS NS
E4915-1M3 0,12 0,90 0,60 0,03 0,03 NS NS 0,40 to 0,65 NS NS NS
E4916-1M3 0,12 0,90 0,60 0,03 0,03 NS NS 0,40 to 0,65 NS NS NS
E4918-1M3 0,12 0,90 0,80 0,03 0,03 NS NS 0,40 to 0,65 NS NS NS
E4919-1M3 0,12 0,90 0,40 0,03 0,03 NS NS 0,40 to 0,65 NS NS NS
E4920-1M3 0,12 0,60 0,40 0,03 0,03 NS NS 0,40 to 0,65 NS NS NS
E4927-1M3 0,12 1,00 0,40 0,03 0,03 NS NS 0,40 to 0,65 NS NS NS
E5518-3M2 0,12 1,00 to 1,75 0,80 0,03 0,03 0,90 NS 0,25 to 0,45 NS NS NS
E5516-3M3 0,12 1,00 to 1,80 0,80 0,03 0,03 0,90 NS 0,40 to 0,65 NS NS NS
E5518-3M3 0,12 1,00 to 1,80 0,80 0,03 0,03 0,90 NS 0,40 to 0,65 NS NS NS
E4916-N1 0,12 0,60 to 1,60 0,90 0,03 0,03 0,30 to 1,00 NS 0,35 0,05 NS NS
E4928-N1 0,12 0,60 to 1,60 0,90 0,03 0,03 0,30 to 1,00 NS 0,35 0,05 NS NS
E5516-N1 0,12 0,60 to 1,60 0,90 0,03 0,03 0,30 to 1,00 NS 0,35 0,05 NS NS
E5528-N1 0,12 0,60 to 1,60 0,90 0,03 0,03 0,30 to 1,00 NS 0,35 0,05 NS NS
E4916-N2 0,08 0,40 to 1,40 0,50 0,03 0,03 0,80 to 1,10 0,15 0,35 0,05 NS NS
E4918-N2 0,08 0,40 to 1,40 0,50 0,03 0,03 0,80 to 1,10 0,15 0,35 0,05 NS NS
E5516-N2 0,12 0,40 to 1,25 0,80 0,03 0,03 0,80 to 1,10 0,15 0,35 0,05 NS NS
E5518-N2 0,12 0,40 to 1,25 0,80 0,03 0,03 0,80 to 1,10 0,15 0,35 0,05 NS NS
E4916-N3 0,10 1,25 0,60 0,03 0,03 1,10 to 2,00 NS 0,35 NS NS NS
E5516-N3 0,10 1,25 0,60 0,03 0,03 1,10 to 2,00 NS 0,35 NS NS NS
E5516-3N3 0,10 1,60 0,60 0,03 0,03 1,10 to 2,00 NS NS NS NS NS
E5518-N3
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