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MaxFlux SAF – 2
AWS: SFA 5.17 F7AZEL-8, F7A0EM-12K
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Maxflux SAF-2 is an alumina-rutile type acidic flux to weld medium tensile structural steels. The slag is easily removable and bead finish is smooth & shiny. Weld deposit is of radiographic quality. Maxflux SAF-2 is suitable for single and multi layer welding of various structural & pressure vessel steels like; IS:2062, Gr.516 Gr.60, ASTM A285 Gr.C, ASTM A-36, BS:1501-151 Gr.400, machine building and fabrication of earthmoving equipment, crane girders, ships, locomotives, etc.
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ALL-WELD ANALYSIS, WT %:
| Element | C | Mn | Si | S | P | |
| 0.5 | 1.10 | 0.35 | 0.027 | 0.028 | |
| 0.07 | 1.25 | 0.50 | 0.028 | 0.026 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALL WELD METAL
| Maxflux | 0.2%YS | UTS | EI | CVN Impact (J) | CVN Impact (J) | CVN Impact (J) |
| (MPa) | (MPa) | (L=4d)% | at RT | at 0˚C | at -20˚C | |
| Autotherme Grade-A | 410 | 500 | 26 | 55 | 30 | --- |
| Autotherme Grade-B | 418 | 510 | 25 | 60 | 40 | 30 |
MAJOR CONSTITUENTS:
| SiO2 + TiO2 | CaO + MgO | Al2O3 + MnO | CAF2 |
| 25% | 5% | 50% | 25% |
BASICITY INDEX:
~0.7
GRAIN SIZE:
0.35 – 1.60 mm
PACKAGING:
25 kgs poly-lined paper bag
RE-DRYING CONDITIONS:
300°-350°C for 2 hours
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