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Stick
Welding
 MMA Process

MMA (Manual Metal Arc Welding) is one of several fusion Manual Metal Arc Welding
processes for joining metals. By applying intense heat,
metal at the joint between two parts is melted and caused to
intermix with an intermediate molten filler metal, in this case Electrode core
provided by a Stick electrode. Upon solidification and cooling, Welding direction

a strong metallurgical bond is created. The intense heat Coating Shielding atmosphere

needed to melt the metals is produced by an electric arc. Arc Molten slag
An arc is formed between the work and a stick electrode as
Molten metal Solidified slag
a current is conducted through them.
Base metal Solidified metal
Metals at high temperatures tend to adversely react with
elements in the air - oxygen and nitrogen. Therefore, as well
as a filler metal, a stick electrode also produces a covering
for the arc and the molten pool with a protective shield of gas,
vapor, and slag. This is called arc shielding. This shielding
prevents or minimizes contact of the molten metal with air.
Arc Force Control
Lincoln machines have been developed with special features
to aid the welder in producing superior welds, time after
time.
O.C.V.

FEATURES
Arc Force
Arc voltage (V)

This prevents the electrode from sticking during welding. Arc

force is a temporary increase of the output current during
welding when the arc is too short. This feature supports
production with consistently excellent arc performance. It also enhances
simple position welding making the job easier. In order to produce an Welding current (A)
Adjustable arc force control
outstanding weld performance on a variety of electrodes (Rutile, Basic
or Cellulose) the Arc Force can be finely adjusted with a simple knob.
To have a smooth arc with less spatter, set the knob to minimum (Rutile,
Basic). For a more crisp arc, with more penetration, set it to maximum.

Hot Start
This is the temporary increase of the output current (0,5s)
during the start of a weld, this helps ignite the arc quickly and
reliably. Hot Start provides excellent arc ignition without the
electrode sticking and avoiding any metallurgical default in the
weld.

Anti-sticking
This electronic device minimizes the short circuit current in the event of
the electrode sticking to the work piece for a prolonged period. If a short
circuit does occur, it will be easy to remove the electrode from the work
piece and the electrode gun and cable will remain undamaged. It also
serves as a safety device in protecting the operator.

Air arc gouging

An industrial stick welder with adequate power and voltage load can be
used to cut and perform surface removal. This includes cutting grooves
and removing cracks on steel, cast iron and copper alloys. This process
is known as Air Carbon Arc Cutting or ARC AIR gouging. It makes use
of a special electrode gun which directs a violent jet of compressed air
on the electric arc area removing the molten material. The electrode
consists of compressed graphite and alloys with a copper coating.
Light applications

Applications
• Small maintenance
• Light construction
• Light metal fabrication
• Repair on site
• Outside and work shop welding jobs
• Hobby

Applied material
• Steel
• Stainless steel
• Thickness from 1.5 to 7mm

Equipment requirements
• Excellent welding characteristics and user friendly features
• Portability, to be able to use the machine everywhere.
• Low and medium amperage, to weld with max 4mm stick
electrode.
• Low input voltage (230V-1ph), to connect the machine everywhere
• High reliability and low serviceability, to be absolutely sure the
product will do the job!
• Motor generator capability, to use it on site applications
• Lift TIG features, for occasional TIG welding

Stick electrode features

• For general purpose welding
• All position
• Easy to use
• With excellent start and restart properties
• Smooth weld appearance
• Producing few spatters

The Lincoln Solution

Invertec® 135S, 150S, 170S
Consumables
Rutile: all position electrodes, including vertical down
OMNIA® 46 - Smaller diameters excellent for hobby
application
- Applicable for clean structural steel
170S PANTAFIX® - Excellent in pipe welding and construction
- Good start and restart behaviour
135S 150S
Basic: all position low hydrogen electrodes
BASO® 48SP - Excellent start and restart properties
• Inverter technology, compact, lightweight and portable
- Very stable arc at low amperage
• Excellent arc characteristics to weld all kind of electrodes up to 4mm
BASO® G - Excellent for site welding application
with:
- Good impact values at -40°C
- Hot Start, for excellent arc ignition.
- Arc force control for outstanding behaviour (150S & 170S)
Stainless steel all position electrodes

LIMAROSTA® (304L, 309S, 316L...)
• 230V, 16A, single phase, input power to connect virtually everywhere
- Highly resistant to porosity
with:
- Self releasing slag
- Line voltage compensation
AROSTA® (304L, 309S, 316L...)
- Motor generator capability
- Highly resistant to intergranular corrosion
• Rugged design for robust, impact resistance:
- Easy to use in vertical up welding
- Recessed control panel
- Thermostatic protection
- Fan on demand
- 2 year warranty
• Lift TIG device for occasional TIG application with valve torch.
Heavy applications

Applications
• Pipeline • Shipbuilding
• Heavy fabrication • Hardfacing
• Plant construction • Process industry
• Pressure vessels
• Air-Arc gouging
• Nuclear power station construction

A
­ pplied material
• Steel
• Stainless steel
• Limited Aluminium
• Large thickness plates

Equipment requirements
• Excellent welding characteristics and high power output,
for heavy duty applications
• Digital display, for precise settings and reading of the welding current
• Portability and Maneuverability, to be able to use the machine in the most
hazardous environments
• Motor generator capability, suitable for site applications
• Reliability, the product has to do the job!

Stick electrode features

• Good mechanical properties
• Excellent X-ray weld quality
• Medium and high recovery
• Also Available in moisture resistant vacuum sealed packaging

The Lincoln Solution

Invertec® 270SX & 400SX / Rectifiers LINC405/635 & R3R600-I

LINC 405-S(A) / LINC 635-S(A) Idealarc® R3R600-I

270SX 400SX

• Excellent arc characteristics for a wide range of electrode type Consumables

- with adjustable Hot Start On the following pages you will find a summary of the available stick
- with Arc force control electrodes. This summary is just a small selection from a wide range
• Welding capabilities on high recovery rutile, basic and cellulose produced to support any application. For every electrode mentioned
electrodes
in the summary, application remarks have been given to ease the
• Ammeter
selection process.
• Lightweight, portable
• Easy maneuverability (R3R600-I/LINC)
• 400V - 3ph input connection (230/400V R3R600-I/LINC)
- Input voltage compensation
- Motor generator capability
• Rugged design
- Recessed control panel
- 3 year warranty (2 year for Linc 405/635)
 Product Application Chart

Plate thickness (mm)

Stainless
Steel
High Recovery
Arc Gouge

Technical specifications
Power Input Power Welding Output Stick LIFT TIG Gou- Remote Hot Arc Amp Weight Dimensions
source voltage technology output range current TIG Scratch ging Control Start Force Meter (KG) HxLxD (mm)
(A) (A) @ 35%
135S 230V -1Ph Inverter 10 -120 120 (25%) n u No No 5,6 224x148x315
150S 230V -1Ph Inverter 10 -140 140 (30%) n n Yes Yes Yes 7,7 224x148x365
170S 230V -1Ph Inverter 10 -160 160 n n Yes Yes Yes 8,0 224x148x365
270SX 400V -3Ph Inverter 5 -270 270 n n l Yes Yes Yes 22 389x247x489
400SX 400V -3Ph Inverter 5 -400 400 n n l Yes Yes Yes 36 455x301x618
LINC 405-S 230/400V -3Ph Trans/rectifier 15-400 400 n u n l Preset Preset No 126 640x580x700
LINC 405-SA 230/400V -3Ph Trans/rectifier 15-400 400 n u n l Yes Yes Yes 126 640x580x700
LINC 635-S 230/400V -3Ph Trans/rectifier 15-670 670 n u n l Preset Preset No 150 640x580x700
LINC 635-SA 230/400V -3Ph Trans/rectifier 15-670 670 n u n l Yes Yes Yes 150 640x580x700
R3R 600-I 230/400V -3Ph Trans/rectifier 75-625 650 n u n l Yes Yes Yes 209 700x565x840

n Excellent uPossible l Option

Consumable data

Product AWS/EN Welding positions Packaging Application remarks

Rutile electrodes
Supra® E6012 / E38 0 RC 11 All positions Carton Box Excellent for welding on painted, dirty, rusted plate. Recommended for bridging wide gaps.
Omnia® 46 E6013 / E38 0 R 11 All positions Carton Box General purpose electrode. Applicable for "clean" structural steel.
For fillet welds and horizontal V- and X-welds. High recovery (160%), very high welding speed, smooth weld appearance,
Ferrod 160T E7024 / E42 0 RR 73 Downhand Carton Box
self releasing slag. Ferrod 135T-200T: 140 - 200% recovery.

Basic electrodes general application

E7018-H4R All except
Conarc® 49 Carton Box For thicker plate, giving high impact toughness. Smooth weld appearance, excellent X-ray weld quality.
E46 3 B 32 H5 vertical down
E7048 H8
Baso® 26V Vertical down Carton Box Vertical down welding in shipbuilding. Complete fusion in open root passes, can be used on ceramic backing.
E42 3 B 15 H10
E7018-1 H8 All except
Baso® 48SP Carton Box Excellent start/restart properties, glassy slag, stable arc also at low current.
E46 3 B 32 H10 vertical down
E7018-1 All except
Lincoln 7018-1 Carton Box General purpose electrode, with very easy operation characteristics.
E42 4 B 22 H5 vertical down
E7028 H4R
Conarc® L150 Downhand Carton Box + SRP 160% recovery for standing fillets and horizontal V- and X-welds. Excellent weldability, easy slag release.
E42 2 B 53 H5
E7028 H4R 175% recovery for downhand filling. Extreme low hydrogen (<3). Reliable impact toughness, good CTOD,
Conarc® V180 Downhand Carton Box + SRP
E42 4 B 73 H5 excellent X-ray quality. Conarc V250: 245% recovery.
E7018-1H4R All except
Baso® G Carton Box + SRP Excellent for site welding applications. Good for pipe welding.
E42 5 B 32 H5 vertical down

Basic electrodes for high toughness/higher strength steels

E7018-1H4R All except Offshore electrode when Ni-alloying is not allowed. Very low hydrogen content, very good and reliable
Conarc® 49C Carton Box + SRP
E46 4 B 32 H5 vertical down impact/CTOD properties.
E7018-G-H4R All except Max. 1% Ni electrode with extreme low hydrogen: workhorse of offshore industry.
Kryo® 1 Carton Box + SRP
E50 6 Mn1Ni B 32 H5 vertical down Excellent impact and good CTOD. Kryo® 2/3: 1.5/2.5% Ni.
E8018-W2-H4R All except
Conarc® 55CT SRP For weather resistant (CorTen) steel. Designed for optimum colour match.
E46 5 Z Mn 1 Ni B 32 H5 vertical down
E9018-G-H4 All except For steels with a specified minimum yield strength up to 550 MPa. (root passes in HY100 steel).
Conarc® 70G Carton Box + SRP
E55 4 1Ni Mo B 32 H5 vertical down Very low hydrogen, very good impact values. Conarc® 80/85: steels with a specified minimum yield strenght of max. 690 MPa.
Stainless general application
E308L-17 All except Carton Box + SRP Rutile/basic electrode for welding ASTM 304L, giving mirror like bead appearance and self releasing slag.
Limarosta® 304L
E19 9 L R 12 vertical down + Linc CanTM High resistance to porosity. Limarosta® 316L for welding ASTM 316L
Dissimilar metals
E309L-17 All except Carton Box + SRP Rutile/basic electrode for joining mild steel to stainless, and for clad steel (Limarosta® 309Mo for 316 clad).
Limarosta® 309S
E23 12 L R 32 vertical down + Linc CanTM Self releasing slag.
E312-17 All except Rutile/basic electrode for welding difficult-to-weld steels (armour plate, high C steels).
Limarosta® 312 Carton Box + SRP
E 29 9 R 12 vertical down Excellent weldability and self releasing slag.
E309Mo-26 Rutile/basic synthetic high recovery electrode for downhand fillets in shipbuilding.
Nichroma 160 Downhand Carton Box + SRP
E 23 12 2 R 53 High resistance to porosity on primed plate. High welding current.
Stainless for improved corrosion resistance or Low Temperature applications
E316L-16 All except Rutile/basic electrode, giving smooth bead appearance and easy slag release.
Arosta® 316L Carton Box + SRP
E19 12 3L R 12 vertical down High resistance to intergranular corrosion. Arosta® 304L for welding ASTM 304L.
E316L-15 All except Basic electrode for welding ASTM 316L at low temperature applications (-196ºC).
Jungo® 316L Carton Box
E19 12 3L B 42 vertical down Good weldability and smooth bead appearance. Jungo® 304L for welding ASTM 304L.
Stainless for specific high alloy steels
E2209-16 All except
Arosta® 4462 SRP Rutile/basic electrode for 22% duplex steel. Excellent weldability, high resistance to general pitting and stress corrosion.
E22 9 3 NL R 32 vertical down
All except Rutile/basic electrode for full austenitic stainless steels. Easy slag release and good weld appearance.
Arosta® 4439 E18 16 5 NL L B 22 Carton Box
vertical down High resistance to pitting, intergranular and stress corrosion.
Ni base alloys steels
ENiCrMo-3 All except Basic electrode with extreme high resistance to general, intergranular, pitting, crevice and stress corrosion cracking.
Nicro 60/20 Carton Box
ENi Cr 22 Mo 9 Nb vertical down High resistance to hot cracking. Suitable for dissimilar joints.
All except Basic electrode for low temperature steels. Specially for 9% Ni steel (linear expansion).
Nyloid 2 ENiCrMo-6 SRP
vertical down 150% recovery Gives efficient welding.
Basic electrodes for creep resistant steels
E8018-B2-H4 All except Basic very low hydrogen electrode for welding 1Cr 0.5Mo creep resistant steels. Good weldability and impact at -20ºC,
SL®19G Carton Box + SRP
E CrMo 1 B 32 H5 vertical down max. service temp. 550ºC. SL®12G / SL®20G for 0.5Mo / 2.25Cr 1 Mo steels.
E8018-B2-H4 All except Same as SL19G, but specially designed to meet step cool requirements.
SL®19STC Carton Box + SRP
E CrMo 1 B 32 H5 vertical down Bruscato X<15. SL®20STC for 2.25Cr 1Mo steel.
Hardfacing
E2-UM-55-G All except Crack free martensitic wear resistant deposit, 55 - 57 Rc. Excellent arc characteristics.
Wearshield® MM Carton Box
E Fe2 vertical down good restriking and low spatter. Suitable for sliding, rolling and metal to metal wear, mild abrasion.
E10-UM-60-GRZ Downhand + Mix of chromium carbides and austenite. Excellent arc characteristics, good restriking, complete slag coverage and low spatter.
Wearshield® ME (e) Carton Box
E Fe14 horizontal/vertical Suitable for combination of abrasion and impact up to 600ºC.

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