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Lincoln ED031615 SuperArc L-50 MIG (GMAW) Mild Steel Welding Wire, ...
Our most popular MIG wire, SuperArc® L-50®, premium copper coated wire, is an excellent choice for 50,000 psi (345 MPa) yield strength, carbon steel base materials.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATIONCLASSIFICATION |
| AWS | AWS A5.18 ER70S-3 |
| ABS | ABS - Part 2 3YSA H5 |
| CWB | CSA W48 B-G 49A 3 C1 S3 (B-G 49A 3 C1 G3) |
| DNV-GL | DNV - 2.9 III YMS H5 |
| LR | LR - Chapter 11 3YS H5 |
| MIL | MIL-E-23765/1D MIL-70S-3 |
| MIL | MIL-E-23765/1E MIL-70S-3 |
| Classification | Shielding GasPolarityYield Strength @ 0.2% Offset, MPa (ksi)Tensile Strength, MPa (ksi)Elongation, %Charpy V-Notch, J (ft-lbs) @ -20°C (0°F)Charpy V-Notch, J (ft-lbs) @ -30°C (-20°F) |
| Typical Result, As-welded | 100% CO2DC+400 (58)500-560 (73-81)2495-132 (70-98)95-106 (70-78) |
| Classification | %C%Cr%Mn%Mo%Ni%P%S%Si%Total Cu%V |
| ER70S-3 Requirement | 0.06 - 0.150.15 max.0.90 - 1.400.15 max.0.15 max.0.025 max.0.035 max.0.45 - 0.750.50 max.0.03 max. |
| Typical Result | 0.06-0.110.02-0.041.15-1.240.02 max.0.01-0.040.004-0.0120.004-0.0110.44-0.620.00 max.0.12-0.27 |
| Diameter | Transfer ModeShielding GasPolarityCTWD, mm (in.)⁽¹⁾Wire Feed Speed, m/min (in/min)Voltage, voltsApprox. Current, ampsMelt-off Rate, kg/hr (lb/hr) |
| 0.030 in (0.8 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer100% CO2DC+9-12 (3/8-1/2)1.9 (75)17350.4 (0.9) |
| 0.030 in (0.8 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer100% CO2DC+9-12 (3/8-1/2)3.8 (150)18700.8 (1.8) |
| 0.030 in (0.8 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer100% CO2DC+9-12 (3/8-1/2)7.6 (300)221301.6 (3.6) |
| 0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾100% CO2DC+9-12 (3/8-1/2)2.5 (100)18800.7 (1.6) |
| 0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾100% CO2DC+9-12 (3/8-1/2)3.8 (150)191201.1 (2.4) |
| 0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾100% CO2DC+9-12 (3/8-1/2)6.4 (250)221751.8 (4.0) |
| 0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)9.5 (375)231952.7 (6.0) |
| 0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)12.7 (500)292303.6 (8.0) |
| 0.035 in (0.9 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)15.2 (600)302754.4 (9.6) |
| 0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾100% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)3.2 (125)191451.5 (3.4) |
| 0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾100% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)3.8 (150)201651.8 (4.0) |
| 0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Short Circuit Transfer ⁽²⁾100% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)5.1 (200)212002.4 (5.4) |
| 0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)8.9 (350)272854.2 (9.2) |
| 0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)12.1 (475)303355.7 (12.5) |
| 0.045 in (1.1 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)12.7 (500)303406.0 (13.2) |
| 0.052 in (1.3 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)7.6 (300)303004.8 (10.6) |
| 0.052 in (1.3 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)8.1 (320)303205.2 (11.5) |
| 0.052 in (1.3 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-19 (1/2-3/4)12.3 (485)324307.8 (17.1) |
| 1/16 in (1.6 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-25 (1/2-1)5.3 (210)253254.8 (10.7) |
| 1/16 in (1.6 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-25 (1/2-1)6.0 (235)273505.4 (12.0) |
| 1/16 in (1.6 mm) | Spray Transfer90% Ar / 10% CO2DC+12-25 (1/2-1)7.4 (290)284306.7 (14.8) |
| Note | |
| ⁽¹⁾ CTWD (Contact Tip to Work Distance). Subtract 1/4 in (6.4 mm) to calculate Electrical Stickout | |
| ⁽²⁾ Procedures in these areas are procedures for short circuiting mode using 100% CO2. When using 75% Argon, 25% CO2 for short circuit transfer, reduce voltage by 1 to 2 volts. | |
| LECO Diameter | 0.052 in (1.3 mm) |
| LECO Package | 1000 lb Precise-Trak® Reel |
| Diameter (in) | 0.052 |