DIN EN ISO 14341

Welding consumables -
Wire electrodes and deposits for gas shielded metal arc welding of
non-alloy and fine grain steels -
Classification (ISO 14341:2010);
German version EN ISO 14341:2011
Welding consumables -
Wire electrodes and weld deposits for gas shielded metal arc welding of non alloy and fine
grain steels -
Classification (ISO 14341:2010);
German version EN ISO 14341:2011
Welding consumables -
Son-metal electrodes and intake deposited welding gas shielded arc
the non-alloy and fine grain -Classification (ISO 14341:2010);
Version anglaise EN ISO 14341:2011

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National Foreword
The International Standard ISO 14341:2010 was " Welding and allied processes" prepared by Technical
Committee ISO / TC 44 and over as EN ISO 14341:2011 by Technical Committee CEN / TC 121 "Welding "
: adopted identically ( Secretariat DIN, Germany ) . The responsible German committee is Working
Committee NA 092-00-03 AA " welding consumables ( DVS AG W 5 )" in the Welding Standards
Committee (NAS).
The International Standard has been prepared under the Kohabitationsprinzips , ie , for the same
standardization be subject to the standard two feature descriptions, divided into A and B , defined. The
descriptions according to A corresponds closely to European specifications , the feature description
according to B corresponds largely to the specifications in the Pacific.
It is important to note that is to be determined when applying the standard , after which Feature
Description (A or B) manufactured or delivered .
For the references cited in this document International Standards is indicated below to the relevant
National Standards:
ISO 544 see DIN EN ISO 544
ISO 13916 , see DIN EN ISO 13916
See ISO 14175 DIN EN ISO 14175
ISO 14344 , see DIN EN ISO 14344
ISO 15792-1 DIN EN ISO 15792-1 see
changes
With respect to DIN EN ISO 14341:2008-08 following changes were made:
a)Adopted content of the International Standard ;
b )Determinations in respect 4.3B Classification by tensile strength and impact energy of 27 J expanded ;
c )Revised section 4.4 regarding symbols for shielding gases under abolition of the distinction between A
and B;
d)Abbreviation adapted to ISO 14175:2008 ;
e)Footnotes and abbreviations revised in Tables 3A and 3B;
f)Tolerance for contact tube distance introduced in Table 5A;
g)Sections 6 has been clarified for items that remain unchanged in the production ;
h)Section 7 was added to rounding procedures.
Back Issues
DIN 8559 : 1964-08
DIN 8559-1 : 1976-06 , 1984-07
DIN EN 440: 1994-11
DIN EN ISO 14341 : 2008-08

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Bibliography
DIN EN ISO 544, Welding consumables - Technical delivery conditions for welding filler materials and
fluxes - Type of product, dimensions, tolerances and markings

DIN EN ISO 13916, Welding - Guidance on the measurement of preheating, intermediate layers and
holding temperature

DIN EN ISO 14175, Welding consumables - Gases and gas mixtures for arc welding and allied processes
DIN EN ISO 14344, Welding consumables - Procurement of filler materials

DIN EN ISO 15792-1, Welding consumables - Test methods - Part 1: Test method for test pieces for
removal of weld metal in steel, nickel and nickel alloys

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content
page
Vorwort.........................................................................................................................................................3
Einleitung......................................................................................................................................................4
1 Anwendungsbereich............................................................................................................................5
2 Normative Verweisungen.....................................................................................................................5
3 Einteilung...............................................................................................................................................6
4 Features and Anforderungen........................................................................................................6
4.1 Abbreviations for the product / the welding process ....................................... ................................. 6
4.2 Characteristics for strength and elongation at break of the pure weld .................................... 7
4.3 indicator for the impact energy of the pure weld .......................................................................... 7
4.4 Abbreviations for Schutzgase.................................................................................................................8
4.5 Abbreviations for the chemical composition of wire electrodes ....................................... 8
5 Mechanical Prüfungen.....................................................................................................................12
5.1 Preheat and Zwischenlagentemperaturen.....................................................................................12
5.2 welding conditions and Raupenfolge...........................................................................................13
5.3 state after Wärmenachbehandlung..............................................................................................13
6 Chemical Analyse............................................................................................................................14
7 Method for Runden.......................................................................................................................14
8 Wiederholungsprüfungen..................................................................................................................14
9 Technical Lieferbedingungen..........................................................................................................14
10 examples of the Bezeichnung.....................................................................................................15.

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foreword
The text of ISO 14341:2010 has been " Welding and allied processes" of the International Organization
for Standardization ( ISO) prepared by Technical Committee ISO / TC 44 and taken over as EN ISO
14341:2011 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, to July 2011 , and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn by
July 2011 .

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of this document may be the subject of patent rights.
CEN [and / or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 14341:2008 .

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 ,
Denmark, Germany , Estonia, Finland , France, Greece , Iceland, Ireland , Italy, Croatia , Latvia , Lithuania,
Luxembourg , Malta, Netherlands , Norway, Austria , Poland , Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland ,
Slovakia, Slovenia , Spain, Czech Republic, Hungary, and the United Kingdom .

Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 14341:2010 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 14341:2011 without any modification.

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 introduction
This International Standard takes into account two slightly differing ways in the world market for the
classification of a given wire electrode and allows one or both apply to meet specific market
requirements . The application of a classification to describe ( or both , if applicable) identifies a product
as classified according to this International Standard.

This International Standard provides a classification for the description of wire electrodes according to
their chemical composition and - where necessary - according to the yield strength , tensile strength and
elongation at break of the pure weld metal . The ratio of yield strength to tensile strength of the weld
metal is generally higher than that for the base material . Users should note that a weld that reaches the
yield strength of the base material , not necessarily reached its tensile strength . If an application
requires the achievement of tensile strength , therefore, the column 3 in Table 1A or Table 1B must be
considered in the selection of the filler .

It should be noted that the used for the classification of wire electrodes mechanical properties of all-
weld differ from those that are reached in production welding . This is due to differences in the
implementation of the welding, such as , for example, electrode diameter , weaving width , the welding
position and material composition.

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1 scope
This International Standard specifies requirements for classification of wire electrodes and deposits for
gas shielded metal arc welding of non alloy and fine grain steels with a minimum yield strength up to
500 MPa or a minimum tensile strength to 570 MPa in the as-welded condition and after heat
treatment. A wire electrode can be tested and classified with different shielding gases.
This International Standard provides a common specification for the classification according to either of
the yield strength and the average impact energy of 47 J of all-weld or after the tensile strength and the
average impact energy of 27 J of all-weld .

a)Sections and tables , characterized by a suffix "A" can only be used for wire electrodes , which are
divided by the yield strength and the average impact energy of 47 J of all-weld metal according to this
International Standard.
b )Sections and tables , characterized by a trailing 'B' can be applied only for wire electrodes , which are
divided by the tensile strength and the average impact energy of 27 J of all-weld metal according to this
International Standard.
c )Sections and tables that do not contain a suffix "A" or "B" are applicable to all classified according to
this International Standard wire electrodes.
2Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document . For dated
references, only the edition cited applies . For undated references the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) .
ISO 544 , Welding consumables - Technical delivery conditions for filler materials and fluxes - Type of
product , dimensions , tolerances and markings
( Welding consumables - Technical delivery conditions for welding filler materials and fluxes - Type of
product , dimensions, tolerances and markings )

ISO 13916 , Welding - Guidance on the measurement of preheating temperature , inter- pass
temperature and preheat maintenance temperature
(Welding - Guidance on the measurement of preheating , intermediate layers and holding temperature)
ISO 14175:2008 , Welding consumables - Gases and gas mixtures for fusion welding and allied processes
( Welding consumables - Gases and gas mixtures for arc welding and allied processes )

ISO 14344 , Welding consumables - Procurement of filler materials and fluxes

( Welding consumables - Procurement of filler materials )

ISO 15792-1:2000 , Welding consumables - Test methods - Part 1 : Test methods for all -weld metal test
specimens in steel , nickel and nickel alloys
( Welding consumables - Test methods - Part 1: Test method for test pieces for removal of weld metal in
steel, nickel and nickel alloys)
ISO 80000-1:2009 , Quantities and units - Part 1 : General ( Quantities and units - Part 1 : General )
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3 classification
The names of the classification based on two ways to describe the strength properties and impact
properties of all-weld , which was produced by a given electrode. The two options for the designation
include other additives for other requirements for the classification , this is not true for all , as shown in
the following sections. In most cases , a given commercial product are classified according to two
systems. In this case one of the two , or both of the classification can be used for this product.
A wire electrode to be classified according to their chemical composition in accordance with Table 3A
and Table 3B . A weld is divided with additional mark on the mechanical properties of its all-weld metal ,
with an inert gas to a particular group was used.

3A Classification by yield strength and impact energy of 47 J

The division consists of five characteristics :
1)the first feature consists of the short - sign for the product / the welding process ;
2)the second feature consists of the code number for the strength and the elongation at break of the
pure weld metal (see Table 1A );
3)the third feature consists of the indicator for the impact energy of the weld metal ( see Table 2) ;
4)the fourth feature consists of the letters used for the protective gas ( see 4.4) ;
5)The fifth feature is composed of the symbols for the chemical composition of the wire electrode used
(see Table 3A).

3B Classification by tensile strength and impact energy of 27 J

The division consists of five characteristics :
1)the first feature consists of the short - sign for the product / the welding process ;
2)the second feature consists of the short symbols for strength and elongation at break of the pure weld
metal in either the as-welded condition or after heat treatment ( see Table 1B );
3)the third feature consists of the indicator for the impact energy of the pure weld metal in the same
condition as prescribed for the tensile strength ( see Table 2) . The letter U after this flag indicates that
the weld meets the requirement exempted by the average impact energy of 47 J at the specified test
temperature;
4)the fourth feature consists of the letters used for the protective gas ( see 4.4) ;
5)The fifth feature is composed of the symbols for the chemical composition of the wire electrode used
(see Table 3B).

4Features and requirements

4.1Abbreviation for the product / the welding process
The abbreviation for manufactured with gas metal arc welding weld is the letter G at the beginning of
the standard designation .
The symbol for a wire electrode used for gas metal arc welding is the letter G at the beginning of the
wire electrodes name .

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4.2 Indicator for strength and elongation at break of the pure weld metal
4.2A Classification by yield strength and impact energy of 47 J
The code in Table 1A indicates yield strength, tensile strength and elongation at break of the pure weld
metal in the as-welded condition, the wurden.n determined in accordance with the terms of section 5

4.2B Classification by tensile strength and impact energy of 27 J

The abbreviations in Table 1B indicates yield strength, tensile strength and elongation at break of the
pure weld metal in the as-welded condition or after heat treatment, which were determined by the
conditions of section 5.

4.3Indicator for the impact energy of the pure weld metal

4.3A Classification by yield strength and impact energy of 47 J
The indicator in Table 2 indicates the temperature at which an impact energy of 47 J is obtained
according to the conditions in Section 5.
It must be tested three samples. Only one individual value may be less than 47 J and must be at least 32
J .4.3B Classification by tensile strength and impact energy of 27 J
The indicator in Table 2 indicates the temperature at which an impact energy of 27 J in the as-welded
condition or after a post-weld heat treatment according to the terms of Section 5 is reached.
It must be tested five samples. The lowest and the highest value are negligible. Two of the three
remaining values must be greater than the specified value of 27 J . One of the three figures may be
lower, but must be at least 20 J . The average of the three remaining values must be at least 27 J .
The addition of the optional flag U right after the indicator for the heat treatment indicates that the
additional requirement of 47 J was met at the temperature at which the other 27 J Charpy impact test is
performed. For the request to the impact energy of 47 J is the number of samples tested and the values
obtained must meet the requirements of 4.3A .

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If a weld metal is classified for a certain temperature, it is readily adaptable for any higher temperature
according to Table 2

4.4Abbreviation for shielding gases

The abbreviations for shielding gases shall comply with ISO 14175:2008 , for example:
⎯The abbreviation M12, for mixing gases must be applied when the classification with the protective gas
ISO 14175 - M12, but without helium, was performed .
⎯The abbreviation M13 must be used when the classification with the protective gas ISO 14175 - M13
was carried out .
⎯The abbreviation M20, for mixing gases must be applied when the classification with the protective gas
ISO 14175 - M20, but without helium, was performed.
⎯The abbreviation M21, for mixing gases must be applied when the classification with the protective gas
ISO 14175 - M21 , but was without helium , performed.
⎯The symbol C1 must be applied when the classification with the protective gas ISO 14175 - C1 , carbon
dioxide, was performed.
⎯The symbol Z is used for an unspecified protective gas.

4.5Short indication of the chemical composition of the wire electrode

The abbreviations in Table 3A and Table 3B shows the chemical composition of the wire electrode with
the characteristic alloying elements.

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5 Mechanical tests
5A Classification by yield strength and notch impact energy of 47 J
Train and impact tests , as well as all required inspections must be carried out with pure weld metal in
the as-welded condition and using a weld metal specimen type must be 1.3 used in accordance with ISO
15792-1:2000 , which with a wire electrode of diameter 1.2 mm and after the 5.1 A and welding
conditions described 5.2A was prepared.
5B Classification by tensile strength and notch impact energy of 27 J
Train and Charpy impact tests shall be carried out with pure weld metal in the as-welded condition or
after heat treatment and using a weld metal specimen type must be 1.3 used in accordance with ISO
15792-1:2000 , which with a wire electrode of diameter 1.2 mm and after the in 5.1B and 5.2B specified
welding conditions was made . When the diameter of 1.2 mm is not made , the next size must be used
according to the manufacturer's recommendations .

5.1 Preheat and interpass temperatures

5.1A Classification by yield strength and notch impact energy of 47 J
Preheating is not required , welding may be initiated at room temperature. The interpass temperature
must display pins with temperature , surface thermometers or thermocouples are measured (see ISO
13916 ) .

The interpass temperature must not exceed 250 ° C . When the liner temperature has been exceeded
for a caterpillar, the test piece in the air at a temperature below the maximum limit has to be cooled .
5.1B Classification by tensile strength and notch impact energy of 27 J
The preheat and interpass temperatures must be chosen for each Schweißguttyp in Table 4B. The
interpass temperature must be measured with temperature display pins , surface thermometers or
thermocouples ( see ISO 13916 ) .

Welding continues until the test piece has reached the maximum interpass temperature (165 ° C). When
this intermediate layer temperature is exceeded by a caterpillar , the test piece in the air must be cooled
to a temperature within the range of the interpass temperature . If the interim management
temperature below the specified range, the specimen must be preheated in the area of the interpass
temperature .

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5.2 Welding conditions and caterpillars result
5.2A Classification by yield strength and notched impact energy of 47 J
The welding conditions according to Table 5A and Table 6A sequence after the caterpillars have to be
applied. The welding direction of a two-tracked location may not be changed, but the welding direction
of the sheets to be changed.

5.2B Classification by tensile strength and notched impact energy of 27 J

The welding conditions of Table 5B, and the result according to Table 6B beads must be used. The
welding direction within a caterpillar may not change, but for different caterpillars can be changed.

5.3
State after heat treatment
5.3A Classification by yield strength and notch impact energy of 47 J
This standard does not establish to the state after heat treatment.
5.3B Classification by tensile strength and notch impact energy of 27 J
Made with wire electrodes specimens, which are divided in wärmenachbehandelten state must 1 h
(min) at 620 ° C ± 15 ° C heat-treated. The oven temperature should not exceed 315 ° C when the test
piece is inserted. Of the temperature to the holding temperature of 620 ° C ± 15 ° C, the heating rate
must not exceed the value of 220 ° C / h. After the hold time, the test piece is allowed to cool under 315
° C at a rate not more than 195 ° C / h in an oven up to the temperature. The test piece can be removed
from the furnace at a temperature below 315 ° C and cooled in still air to room temperature. 150 +

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6 Chemical analysis
Chemical analysis has to be carried out on samples of the wire. Each analytical method may be applied.
In case of dispute , they must be performed according to published procedures introduced .
In chemical elements , which do not change during manufacturing, the chemical analysis of the wire may
be replaced by an analysis of the product during the process or at the output material or by a report on
the Heat analysis of the starting material.
6A Classification by yield strength and notch impact energy of 47 J
The results of chemical analysis must meet the requirements for classification in Table 3A .
6B Classification by tensile strength and notch impact energy of 27 J
The results of chemical analysis must meet the requirements for classification in Table 3B .

7Method for rounding

In order to achieve compliance with the requirements of this International Standard , the present
measured values according to the rules of ISO 80000-1:2009 , Section B.3, Rule A , are to be rounded . If
the measured values determined with a device that was calibrated according to units other than in
accordance with this International Standard , the measured values must be converted according to this
International Standard in the units prior to rounding . If an average value with the requirements of this
International Standard is to be compared to round only after calculation of the mean. When cited in
Section 2 test standard includes instructions for rounds that are inconsistent with the instructions of this
International Standard , the rounding rules of the test standards must be applied. The rounded test
results shall meet the requirements of the appropriate table for division .

8 repeat tests
If the results of a test do not meet the requirements, then this test shall be repeated twice. The results
of both retests shall meet the requirements. Samples for periodic testing can be found in the original
specimen or a new one. For the chemical analysis, a repeat is required only for those items that did not
meet the requirement. If the results of one or both retests the request does not comply , then the
tested filler must be considered that he did not meet the requirements of this standard for the
classification .
Is it clearly stated during the test or after that were not complied with in the manufacture of the test ,
the sample (s ) or prescribed in the test procedure or proper specifications , then the test is considered
invalid . In this case, no consideration is given to whether the audit was completed or if the test results
meet the requirements or not . This test shall be repeated in compliance with the properly prescribed
specifications. In this case, the requirement is omitted after the double number of samples .

9 Technical delivery
The technical delivery conditions must meet the requirements according to ISO 544 and ISO 14344 .

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10 Examples of the term
10A Classification by yield strength and notch impact energy of 47 J
The designation of the wire electrode must follow the principle of the example listed below.
EXAMPLE 1A
A product produced with the gas metal arc welding weld metal has a minimum yield strength of 460
MPa ( 46) and an average minimum - notch impact energy of 47 J at -50 ° C (5 ) were used mixed gas
(M21 ) and the wire 3Si1 . It is referred to as follows:
ISO 14341 -A -G 46 5 M21 3Si1
A wire electrode that satisfies the demands on the chemical composition of 3Si1 in Table 3A is referred
to as follows:
ISO 14341 -A -G 3Si1

It is
ISO 14341 - A, the number of this International Standard Classification by yield strength and notch
impact energy of 47 J;
G the wire electrode and / or weld metal / gas metal arc welding ( see 4.1 );
46, the strength and the elongation at break (see Table 1A );
5 the impact energy (see Table 2 );
M21 shielding gas (see 4.4) ;
3Si1 the chemical composition of the wire electrode (see Table 3A).
10B Classification by tensile strength and notch impact energy of 27 J
The designation of the wire electrode must follow the principle of the examples listed below.

EXAMPLE 1B
A product produced with the gas metal arc welding weld metal has in the welding state has a minimum
tensile strength of 490 MPa (49) and an average minimum impact energy of 27 J at -60 ° C (6 ) were used
mixed gas (M21 ) and the wire S3. It is referred to as follows:
ISO 14341 -B -G 49A 6 M21 S3
A wire electrode that satisfies the demands on the chemical composition of S3 in Table 3B will be
referred to as follows:
ISO 14341 -B -G S3

It is
ISO 14341 - B is the number of this International Standard Classification by tensile strength and notch
impact energy of 27 J ;
G the wire electrode and / or weld metal / gas metal arc welding ( see 4.1 );
49A , the strength and the elongation at break in the welding condition (see Table 1B );
6, the impact energy in the as-welded condition (see Table 2 );
M21 shielding gas (see 4.4) ;
S3, the chemical composition of the wire electrode (see Table 3B).

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EXAMPLE 2B
A product produced with the gas metal arc welding weld metal has in the welding state has a minimum
tensile strength of 490 MPa (49) and an average minimum impact energy of 47 J at 0 ° C (0), used carbon
dioxide (C1) and the wire S11. It is referred to as follows:
ISO 14341-B-G 49A 0U C1 S11
A wire electrode that satisfies the demands on the chemical composition shown in Table 3B, S11 will be
referred to as follows:
ISO 14341-B-G S11
It is
ISO 14341-B is the number of this International Standard Classification by tensile strength and notch
impact energy of 27 J;
G the wire electrode and / or weld metal / gas metal arc welding (see 4.1);
49A, the strength and the elongation at break in the welding condition (see Table 1B);
0U the impact energy in the as-welded condition [see 3B 3) and Table 2];
C1 shielding gas (see 4.4);
S11, the chemical composition of the wire electrode (see Table 3B).

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