Class: E2553-16

AWS: A5.4

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.4   ASME SFA A5.4

Weld Process: Shielded Manual Metal Arc

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.06 max	Si = 1.0 max
Cr = 24.0 – 27.0	P = 0.04 max
Ni = 6.5 – 8.5	S = 0.03 max
Mo = 2.9 – 3.9	Mn = 0.5 – 1.5
Cu = 1.5 – 2.5	N = 0.10 – 0.25

Application
E2553-16 is a duplex austenitic-ferritic stainless steel with controlled ferrite. It can be used for joining duplex stainless to carbon or low alloy steel. Weld metal deposits by 2553 electrodes combine increased tensile strength with resistance to pitting and stress corrosive cracking.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.03	Cr = 25.40	Si = 0.56
Ni = 7.20	Mn = 0.95	P = 0.022
S = 0.022	Mo = 3.10	N = 0.15
Cu = 2.00

 

Deposited All Weld Metal Properties %
(Typical) As-Welded
Yield Strength	112,000 psi
Tensile Strength	90,000 psi
Elongation	26.5%

Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %
Not Applicable

Available Sizes & Recommended Welding Parameters
Diameter	Voltage	Flat	Amperage Vertical & Overhead
3/32	24-28	70-85	65-75
1/8	26-30	85-110	80-90
5/32	28-32	110-140	100-120
3/16	28-32	120-160	110-130