What is the AWS classification of the Lincoln ED028322 Lincolnweld 880 Submerged Arc SAW) Flux, 550 lb Drum?

SAW wire AWS classification (e.g., EH14 for high-manganese wire, EM12K for medium-manganese wire, EA2 for low-alloy wire) specifies the wire chemistry. The wire classification must be paired with a compatible flux classification that together meet the WPS deposit property requirements. Check the flux manufacturer's compatibility chart before combining wire and flux.

Lincoln ED028322 Lincolnweld 880 Submerged Arc SAW) Flux, 550 lb Drum

Q: What process is the Lincoln ED028322 Lincolnweld 880 Submerged Arc SAW) Flux, 550 lb Drum designed for?

The Lincoln ED028322 Lincolnweld 880 Submerged Arc SAW) Flux, 550 lb Drum is used in Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), a high-deposition welding process where the arc is shielded by a blanket of granular flux rather than shielding gas. SAW is used primarily in the flat and horizontal positions for welding structural plate, pressure vessels, pipelines, ship hulls, and heavy fabrication. It produces deep penetration, high deposition rates, and excellent weld quality with minimal spatter.

Q: What diameter is the Lincoln ED028322 Lincolnweld 880 Submerged Arc SAW) Flux, 550 lb Drum available in?

Common SAW wire diameters range from 5/64 in to 7/32 in. Smaller diameter wire (5/64, 3/32 in) suits lower heat-input applications, tight-groove work, and thinner plate. Larger diameter wire (5/32, 3/16, 7/32 in) maximizes deposition rate for heavy plate and multi-pass structural welds. Consult the wire manufacturer's parameter chart for amperage, voltage, and travel speed by diameter.

Q: What spool or coil size is the Lincoln ED028322 Lincolnweld 880 Submerged Arc SAW) Flux, 550 lb Drum available in?

The Lincoln ED028322 Lincolnweld 880 Submerged Arc SAW) Flux, 550 lb Drum is available in 500 lb coil/spool sizes. SAW wire is commonly supplied as coils or on large spools (300–600 lb) for automated welding systems. Smaller coils (25–50 lb) suit semi-automatic and lower-volume applications. Use of the correct spool hub adapter for your SAW head is required for large-coil operation.

Q: How should I store the Lincoln ED028322 Lincolnweld 880 Submerged Arc SAW) Flux, 550 lb Drum to maintain weld quality?

Store SAW wire in a clean, dry environment. Surface rust on SAW wire can introduce hydrogen into the weld deposit, increasing the risk of porosity and cold cracking in susceptible base materials. Lightly rusted wire can sometimes be cleaned with a dry cloth, but wire with heavy surface oxidation should be discarded. Keep wire coils sealed in their original packaging until ready for use and store at controlled room temperature with low humidity.

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Lincoln ED028322 Lincolnweld 880 Submerged Arc SAW Flux, 550 lb Drum

Features

Can be used for both joining and hardfacing welding
Optimal bead appearance when used with solid low alloy steel electrodes with a minimum of 0.20% silicon
Use with both solid and flux cored wires

Specifications

Feature	Value
Wire	ClassificationPostweld Heat TreatmentYield Strength @ 0.2% Offset, MPa (ksi)Tensile Strength, MPa (ksi)Elongation, %Charpy V-Notch, J (ft-lbs) @ -30°C (-20°F)Charpy V-Notch, J (ft-lbs) @ -40°C (-40°F)Charpy V-Notch, J (ft-lbs) @ -62°C (-80°F)
Lincolnweld® LA-100	F9A4-EM2-M2-H8As-welded640 (93)700 (102)25125 (92)
Lincolnweld® LA-75	F7A8-ENi1K-Ni1-H8As-welded430 (62)540 (78)28107 (79)
Lincolnweld® LA-90	F8A4-EA3K-A4-H8As-welded590 (86)680 (99)25100 (74)
Lincolnweld® LAC-B2	F8P2-ECB2-B2-H81 hour @ 690°C (1275°F)500 (72)610 (88)24149 (110)
Wire	Classification%C%Cr%Cu%Mn%Mo%Ni%P%S%Si%Ti+V+ZrDiffusible Hydrogen, mL/100g Weld Metal
Lincolnweld® LA-100	F9A4-EM2-M2-H80.050.071.280.411.760.0070.0040.510.027
Lincolnweld® LA-75	F7A8-ENi1K-Ni1-H80.060.050.100.790.010.850.0130.0070.580.015
Lincolnweld® LA-90	F8A4-EA3K-A4-H80.080.101.360.470.0090.0050.656
Lincolnweld® LAC-B2	F8P2-ECB2-B2-H80.091.370.030.710.620.0130.0010.397
Classification	%Al2O3%CaF2%CaO%MgO%Na2O%SiO2%ZrO2%Metal Alloys
Typical Result	152713021771
LECO Diameter	Flux
LECO Package	550 lb Drum

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(1) 550 lb Drum

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