Exaton 19.12.3.LR is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum covered electrode with rutile coating for welding of low carbon, molybdenum alloyed, austenitic stainless steels of 316L (1.4436) type. Exaton 19.12.3.LR is used for welding steel of the types ISO: 1.4401, 1.4404, 1.4435, 1.4436, 1.4571 and ASTM: 316, 316L, 316LN, 316H and 316Ti. In cases where creep strength is of secondary importance, Exaton 19.12.3.LR is suitable for welding of corresponding stabilized austenitic steels. When a weld metal similar to the parent metal is not required, Exaton 19.12.3.LR can be used for welding ferritic and martensitic steels.

Exaton 19.9.LR is a chromium-nickel covered electrode with acid rutile coating for welding of low carbon 18% Cr/10% Ni austenitic stainless steels. In cases where creep strength is of secondary importance Exaton 19.9.LR is suitable for welding stabilized austenitic steels, e.g. ASTM 321 and 347. When a weld metal similar to the parent metal is not required Exaton 19.9.LR can be used for welding ferritic and martensitic steels. The electrode has excellent arc stability, low spatter and fast burn off rate with minimal stub loss. It is also characterized by improved moisture resistance, self peeling slag, easy post weld finishing. Exaton 19.9.LR gives smooth uniform beads and works in any standard weld position.

Exaton 19.9.NbR is a niobium-stabilized chromium-nickel covered electrode with rutile coating for welding of steels of ASTM 321 and 347 types as well as overalloys. It is used in structural applications at max 400°C (752°F). When a weld metal similar to the parent metal is not required, Exaton 19.9.NbR can be used for welding ferritic and martensitic steels. The electrode has excellent arc stability, low spatter and fast burn off rate with minimum stub loss. It is also characterised by improved moisture resistance, good slagdetachability, high resistance to porosity and easy post weld finishing. Exaton 19.9.NbR gives smooth uniform beads and works in any standard weld position.

Exaton 20.25.5.LCuR is a covered electrode with type with rutile-basic coating and normal recovery, used for welding of high-alloy austenitic stainless of UNS N08904 type, also known as 904L (e.g. Sandvik 2RK65). Exaton 20.25.5.LCuR gives a fully austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum weld metal with especially low carbon content and copper addition. Spray transfer gives a bead with a finely rippled surface, little spatter and good slag removal. It is suitable for joining steels of the 20Cr/25Ni/4.5Mo/1.5Cu type such as 2RK65 and 904L used in many areas of the process industry, such as in the production of acetic acid, sulphuric acid, terephthalic or tartaric acid and vinyl chloride as well as other chloride containing media. It is also suitable for use in cooling operations involving sea water or heavily polluted river water. Exaton 20.25.5.LCuR may also be used to join 317L where improved corrosion resistance in specific media is required. These electrodes may be used to join 2RK65, 904L, and 317L to other grades of stainless steel.

Exaton 22.12.HTR is a covered electrode with rutile-acid coating. It gives a chromium-nickel weld metal that is scaling resistant in air up to 1150°C (2102°F). Spray transfer gives a bead with a finely rippled surface. There is little spatter and very good slag removal. Exaton 22.12.HTR is intended primarily for welding the high temperature steels Sandvik 253MA (1) and Avesta 253MA, UNS S30815. It is also suitable for welding other high temperature steels, such as AISI 309 and EN 1.4828. The core wire used contains Ce. (1): 253MA is a trademark owned by Outokumpu Stainless.

Exaton 22.9.3.LB is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum-nitrogen covered electrode with basic coating for welding of 22-23%Cr duplex (austenitic-ferritic) stainless steels (e.g. Sandvik SAF 2205). The basic type of electrode combines good welding properties in all positions and high impact strength at low temperatures. The weld metal is characterized by high strength and very good pitting corrosion resistance as well as very good resistance to stress corrosion cracking in chloride containing media. Exaton 22.9.3.LB is used for welding of duplex and lean duplex stainless steels in service temperatures up to 280°C (536°F). It is also used in applications where good impact toughness properties is required below -40°C. Typical base materials to be welded are ISO: 1.4462, 1.4362, 1.4162, 1.4662, 1.4660 and 1.4417.

Exaton 22.9.3.LR is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum-nitrogen covered electrode with rutile coating for welding of 22-23%Cr duplex (ferritic-austenitic) stainless steels (e.g. Sandvik SAF 2205). The ferrite content in the all weld metal is approximately 40 FN according to WRC-92. The electrode provides excellent arc stability, low spatter, self peeling slag and smooth weld bead finishing. The all weld metal is characterized by high strength and very good resistance against pitting corrosion (in chloride containing media) as well as stress corrosion cracking. Exaton 22.9.3.LR is used for welding of duplex and lean duplex stainless steels in service temperatures up to 280°C (536°F). Typical base materials welded include ISO: 1.4462, 1.4362, 1.4162, 1.4662, 1.4460 and 1.4417.

Exaton 23.12.2.LR is a high alloyed chromium-nickel-molybdenum covered electrode with rutile coating for welding of dissimilar joints between stainless steel and mild or low alloyed steels. It is also used to create buffer layers with a composition of 18%Cr/8%Ni/2%Mo before overlay alloys are deposited. The electrode has excellent arc stability, low spatter and fast burn off rate with minimal stub loss. It is also characterized by improved moisture resistance, self peeling slag, easy post weld finishing. Exaton 23.12.2.LR gives smooth uniform beads and works in any standard weld position. Typical applications are welding of stainless steels to mild or low alloy steels, buffer layers on low alloy steels before overlays of 316 composition, welding of medium carbon hardenable steels e g armor plate.

Exaton 24.13.LR is a high alloyed chromium-nickel covered electrode with rutile coating for welding of dissimilar joints between stainless steel and mild or low alloyed steels. It is also used to create buffer layers with a composition of 18%Cr/8%Ni before overlay alloys are deposited. The electrode has excellent arc stability, low spatter and fast burn off rate with minimal stub loss. It is also characterized by improved moisture resistance, self peeling slag, high resistance to porosity and easy post weld finishing. It provides smooth uniform beads and works in any standard weld position. Typical applications include welding of stainless steel to low alloyed steels, buffer layers on low alloy steels before overlays with 304 composition, welding of stainless steels of 23%Cr/12%Ni type, joining of ferritic/martensitic stainless steels of 12-18%Cr type.

Exaton 25.10.4.LB is a high alloyed chromium-nickel-molybdenum-nitrogen covered electrode with basic coating for welding of 25%Cr- and superduplex stainless steels (e.g. Sandvik SAF 2507 and Zeron 100). The basic type of electrode combines good welding properties in all positions with high impact strength at low temperatures. The weld metal is characterized by high strength and very good corrosion resistance. Exaton 25.10.4.LB is used for welding of super duplex stainless steels in service temperatures up to 280°C (536°F), where good impact strength at temperatures down to -50°C is required. Common steel types include: ISO 1.4410, 1.4501 and 1.4507; UNS: S32750, S32760, S31260 and S32550. It can also be used as overmatching consumable for 21-23%Cr duplex stainless steels. The weld metals produced are not completely porosity free, but they fulfil the welding requirements described in ASME IX, Article 1 Welding Requirements- QW 191.1.

Exaton 25.10.4.LR is a covered electrode with rutile-basic coating used for welding of super-duplex (austenitic-ferritic) stainless steels of UNS S32750 and S32760 type (e.g. Sandvik SAF 2507 and Zeron 100). The weld metal has excellent resistance against stress corrosion cracking, general- and pitting corrosion. It has also high resistance to erosion corrosion and corrosion fatigue. Spray transfer gives a bead with a finely rippled surface. There is little spatter and very good slag removal. The electrode has excellent arc stability and fast burn off rate with minimal stub loss. Typical applications include welding of austenitic-ferritic stainless steels such as Sandvik SAF 2507, UNS S32750 (wrought) and UNS J93404 (cast) and other super-duplex steels, 25% chromium duplex stainless steels with PRE values between 37 and 40, dissimiliar joints between duplex and carbon and low-alloy steels, Sandvik SAF 2205 and corresponding duplex steels where the highest corrosion resistance is required.

Exaton 25.22.2.LMnB is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum covered electrode with basic coating for welding of austenitic stainless steels for example, Sandvik 2RE69 and Sandvik 3R60 U.G used in the production of ammonium carbamate, nitric acid and inorganic acids. It is also used for surfacing on low alloyed steels. The electrode combines good welding properties such as arc stability, low spatter and self peeling slag with very low impurity levels. The fully austenitic weld metal (maximum 0.6% ferrite) is very resistant to hot cracking. Exaton 25.22.2.LMn is used for welding of Sandvik 2RE69 and Sandvik 3R60 U.G. urea grade materials. But it can also be used for the following types: ISO 1.4466, 1.4335, 1.4435, 1.4436, 1.4477, 1.4578 and 1.4585; UNS S31050, S31002, S31603 and S31600.

Exaton 27.31.4.LCuR is a covered electrode of AWS E383-17 type with rutile coating and normal metal recovery for welding of high-alloy austenitic stainless steels of UNS S08028 (e.g. Sanicro 28) and Alloy 825 type (e.g. Sanicro 41). Exaton 27.31.4.LCuR is suitable for joining highly alloyed fully austenitic stainless steels, such as EN 1.4563 (Sanicro 28) and Alloy 825 (Sanicro 41), which have high corrosion resistance in sulphuric and phosphoric acids and excellent pitting resistance in acid solutions containing chlorides and fluorides, such as sea water. This electrode can be used for surfacing mild and low alloy steels to give protection against pitting corrosion in chloride-containing solutions. Because the product is a bit sensitive for forming hotcracks, a correct welding practice is important.

Exaton Ni59 is nickel chromium molybdenum alloy of the type UNS N065059. It is a versatile alloy with excellent wet corrosion resistance for the most demanding applications. It combines excellent corrosion resistance in oxidizing and reducing media, has excellent resistance in chloride containing media and to localized corrosion environments. The grade has excellent thermal stability compared to other nickel alloys, and has therefore oustanding resistance to intermetallic precipitation during welding. The microstructure is fully austenitic. Exaton Ni59 is used for joining matching alloys or dissimilar joining to other nickel alloys such as UNS N10276 (2.4819), type UNS N06022 (2.4602), UNS N06625 (2.4856) and N08825 (2.4858). It provides strong, tough, Nb free weld metal for dissimilar welds in super austenitic and super duplex stainless steel joints or combinations of these with nickel alloys. Typical applications are: contaminated mineral acid environments such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid etc, components in sulphuric acid coolers, digesters and bleachers, chemical, petrochemical, marine, pharmaceutical, energy production and polution control.

Exaton Ni60 is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum covered electrode for welding of Ni/Cr/Mo nickel alloys, highalloy stainless steels and 5-9%Ni steels in cryogenic applications. It can used in many variants of dissimilar joining of nickel alloys, stainless steels and low alloyed steels. Exaton Ni60 can also be used for overlay welding on low alloyed steels. The electrode combines good welding properties in all positions with very low impurity levels, high impact strength and excellent corrosion resistance to pitting in chloride containing media and stress corrosion cracking. Typical applications for Exaton Ni60 include components in the chemical and petrochemical industries often in connection with sea-water cooling where pitting corrosion and stress corrosion cracking are a risk, pressure vessels, heat exchangers etc. It is also used in sour gas service where it is approved by ISO 15156/NACE MR0175. Common base materials welded are ASTM UNS: S31254, N06625, N08825 and N08020.

Exaton Ni71 is a covered electrode with basic coating and a normal metal recovery for welding of NiCrFe alloys such as Alloy 600, 800 and 800H. 9%Ni steels as well as nickel-alloyed steels for cryogenic temperature use. It is also used for dissimilar joints such as stainless steel and NiCu alloys to carbon steel and nickel alloys. Exaton Ni71 is characterised by little spatter and very good slag removal. Typical applications are found in constructions to be used at lower temperatures e.g. 3.5%, 5% and 9% Ni steels are used as well as austenitic Cr-Ni stainless steel, especially if the weld metal is to be thermoformed or stress relieved. The alloy can be used in air up to 1200°C (2150°F), in sulphur dioxide atmospheres up to 800°C (1470°F) and in ammonia at the highest process temperature. This alloy is used for surfacing or joining where there are strict requirements on stress corrosion resistance and for high temperature service. The microstructure is fully austenitic.