AWS Class E6010

DCEP (Electrode Positive)

Electrode Imprint Marking: 6010
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.1, ASME SFA 5.1
ABS - AWS A5.1
CWB-CSA 48.1, E41010

Description:
The new red coated Sure weld 10P is an all-position cellulosic electrode developed for
the pipe welding industry in order to improve ductility in the weld deposit while
maintaining the standard welding characteristics needed for a pipe welding electrode.
Sure weld 10P produces a steady, deep penetrating arc and maintains the proper
keyhole in an open root. This electrode will produce X-ray quality joints in flat,
horizontal, overhead, vertical-up, and vertical-down procedures.
Sure weld 10P is recommended for welding API grades A25, A, B, and X42 pipe and
general structural, ship, barge, and storage tank fabrication. It may also be used for
welding root passes in higher grade pipe in some circumstances.
Procedure:
Hold a short arc, but do not allow the coating to touch the molten pool. A slight
oscillating motion is recommended in the horizontal and flat positions. Use a short
whipping motion on vertical and overhead welds, allowing only enough time out of
the crater for the metal to set up. Clean thoroughly between passes. Vertical down and
flat position welds should be made at approximately the same amperages.

Typical Mechanical Properties

As Welded
Yield Strength, psi (MPa)

67,000 (460)

Tensile Strength, psi (MPa)

80,000 (550)

% Elongation in 2" (51 mm)

29

Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties

As Welded
ft.-lbs. (J)

Testing Temperature
0F (-18C)

27 (37)

-20F (-29C)

22 (30)

Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)

C

Mn

Si

0.12

0.28

0.18

0.009

0.017

Standard Diameters and Packages

3/32"(2.4 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
25# (11.3 kg) or 50# (22.7 kg) carton & 50# (22.7 kg) HSC
1/8"(3.2 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,

50# (22.7 kg) carton & 50# (22.7 kg) HSC

5/32"(4.0 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
50# (22.7 kg) carton & 50# (22.7 kg) HSC

3/16"(4.8 mm) x 50# (22.7

HSC = Hermetically Sealed Container

kg) carton & 50# (22.7 kg) HSC

** Any item requiring approval certification must be special ordered

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