Welding consumables - Covered electrodes - Determination of the efficiency, metal recovery and deposition coefficient (ISO 2401:2018)

This document specifies methods for the determination of the efficiency, weld metal recovery and deposition coefficient of covered electrodes.

Schweißzusätze - Umhüllte Stabelelektroden - Bestimmung der Ausbringung, der Gesamtausbringung und des Abschmelzkoeffizienten (ISO 2401:2018)

Électrodes enrobées - Détermination de l'efficacité, du rendement du métal et du coefficient de dépôt (ISO 2401:2018)

Le présent document spécifie une méthode pour la détermination de l'efficacité, le rendement du métal et du coefficient de dépôt des électrodes enrobées.

Dodajni materiali za varjenje - Oplaščene elektrode - Ugotavljanje izkoristka, hitrosti odtaljevanja in talilne konstante (ISO 2401:2018)

V tem dokumentu so opredeljene metode za določanje izkoristka, hitrosti odtaljevanja in
talilne konstante oplaščenih elektrod.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
11-Sep-2018
Withdrawal Date
30-Mar-2019
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 121 - Welding
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
12-Sep-2018
Completion Date
12-Sep-2018

Relations

Effective Date
19-Sep-2018
Effective Date
12-Oct-2016

Overview

EN ISO 2401:2018 is an internationally recognized European standard published by CEN in alignment with ISO 2401:2018. It specifies standardized methods for determining critical performance metrics of covered electrodes used as welding consumables. These metrics include electrode efficiency, weld metal recovery, and the deposition coefficient. This standard supersedes the earlier EN 22401:1994 and reflects technical updates to support consistent and reliable assessment of covered electrode performance under standardized test conditions.

The standard primarily applies to covered electrodes made for welding processes and ensures precise evaluation of how effectively the electrode material deposits weld metal during welding operations. This evaluation is essential for manufacturers, quality assurance professionals, and welding engineers seeking to verify product performance and ensure welding process efficiency.

Key Topics

  • Electrode Efficiency
    Defined as the ratio of the mass of weld metal deposited under standard conditions to the mass of core wire consumed. It reflects how much of the electrode's material is effectively transferred to the weld.

  • Metal Recovery (Overall Weld Metal Recovery)
    The ratio of weld metal mass deposited to the total mass of the electrode tested, including the covering.

  • Deposition Coefficient
    Specifies the mass of weld metal deposited per ampere-minute of welding current, providing insight into the deposition rate related to welding energy input.

  • Test Plates
    Test plates are prepared from carbon steel (up to 0.25% carbon) with standardized dimensions (typically 75 mm wide, 300 mm long, and 12 mm thick). Pre-welding cleaning and weighing ensure accurate measurement of deposited metal mass.

  • Test Procedure
    Procedures include welding test plates with 3, 5, or 8 electrodes under set welding current parameters (approximately 90% of the maximum recommended current for flat position welding). Monitoring includes precise weighing of electrodes before and after welding, measurement of stub ends, and recording arcing times.

  • Calculation Methods
    Specific formulas are provided to calculate nominal and effective electrode efficiency, overall metal recovery, and deposition coefficient based on test data such as electrode weights, stub end lengths, and weld metal mass deposited.

  • Welding Conditions
    Requirements for arc length, welding position (flat), current type (AC or DC with polarity as recommended by the manufacturer), and controlling interpass temperature (not exceeding 100°C) are emphasized to ensure repeatability and validity of test results.

Applications

  • Welding Consumables Manufacturing
    EN ISO 2401:2018 is used by manufacturers of covered electrodes to assess and certify product efficiency and deposition characteristics in accordance with harmonized international norms.

  • Quality Assurance in Welding
    Quality control teams apply this standard to verify that welding consumables meet required standards for metal recovery and deposition efficiency, ultimately supporting weld quality and cost-efficiency.

  • Welding Procedure Development
    Engineers utilize the standard's test methods to optimize welding parameters and select electrodes with appropriate deposition properties, maximizing productivity and minimizing waste.

  • Research and Development
    Testing electrodes according to EN ISO 2401:2018 facilitates the innovation of new welding consumable formulations and coatings for enhanced performance.

Related Standards

  • ISO 80000-1:2009 – Quantities and units relevant to welding and measurements.
  • Other ISO/TC 44 standards related to welding consumables and welding processes.
  • EN 22401:1994 – The previous version of the standard, now superseded.
  • Standards on welding procedure specifications and testing within the welding and allied processes technical committees.

Keywords: EN ISO 2401:2018, covered electrodes, welding consumables, electrode efficiency, metal recovery, deposition coefficient, welding standard, welding test methods, welding quality assurance, welding procedure optimization, welding consumable testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN ISO 2401:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Welding consumables - Covered electrodes - Determination of the efficiency, metal recovery and deposition coefficient (ISO 2401:2018)". This standard covers: This document specifies methods for the determination of the efficiency, weld metal recovery and deposition coefficient of covered electrodes.

This document specifies methods for the determination of the efficiency, weld metal recovery and deposition coefficient of covered electrodes.

EN ISO 2401:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.160.20 - Welding consumables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN ISO 2401:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 22401:1994/AC:1994, EN 22401:1994. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


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Welding consumables - Covered electrodes - Determination of the efficiency, metal
recovery and deposition coefficient (ISO 2401:2018)
Schweißzusätze - Umhüllte Stabelelektroden - Bestimmung der Ausbringung, der
Gesamtausbringung und des Abschmelzkoeffizienten (ISO 2401:2018)
Électrodes enrobées - Détermination de l'efficacité, du rendement du métal et du
coefficient de dépôt (ISO 2401:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 2401:2018
ICS:
25.160.20 Potrošni material pri varjenju Welding consumables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 2401
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 25.160.20 Supersedes EN 22401:1994
English Version
Welding consumables - Covered electrodes -
Determination of the efficiency, metal recovery and
deposition coefficient (ISO 2401:2018)
Électrodes enrobées - Détermination de l'efficacité, du Schweißzusätze - Umhüllte Stabelelektroden -
rendement du métal et du coefficient de dépôt (ISO Bestimmung der Ausbringung, der Gesamtausbringung
2401:2018) und des Abschmelzkoeffizienten (ISO 2401:2018)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 2401:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding
and allied processes" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding and allied
processes” 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 March 2019, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by March 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 22401:1994.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
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Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 2401:2018 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 2401:2018 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 2401
Second edition
2018-08
Welding consumables — Covered
electrodes — Determination of
the efficiency, metal recovery and
deposition coefficient
Électrodes enrobées — Détermination de l'efficacité, du rendement du
métal et du coefficient de dépôt
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ISO 2401:2018(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Test plates . 2
4.1 Number . 2
4.2 Specification . 2
5 Procedure. 3
6 Calculation of efficiency and metal recovery . 4
7 Rounding procedure . 5
8 Calculation of deposition coefficient . 5
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