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Welding, Bonding & Fastener engineering FAQ
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Structural Welding
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Electrode Storage, Temperature & Duration
Posted: 17 May 05
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Storage and Reconditioning of Welding Rod
All of the electrodes listed below should be stored dry at room temp when in unopened cartons.
AWS Electrode Classification Recommended Storage open Boxes Holding Oven Reconditioning
E-XX10 Dry @ room temp Not Recommended Not done
E-XX11 Dry @ room temp Not Recommended Not done
E-XX12 Dry @ room temp Not Recommended Not done
E-XX13 Dry @ room temp Not Recommended Not done
E-XX14 150 - 200 F 150 - 200 F 250 - 300 F 1 hr.
E-XX20 150 - 200 F 150 - 200 F 250 - 300 F 1 hr.
E-XX24 150 - 200 F 150 - 200 F 250 - 300 F 1 hr.
E-XX27 150 - 200 F 150 - 200 F 250 - 300 F 1 hr.
E-60 or 7015 250 - 450 F 150 - 200 F 500 - 600 F 1 hr.
E-60 or 7016 250 - 450 F 150 - 200 F 500 - 600 F 1 hr.
E-7018 250 - 450 F 150 - 200 F 500 - 600 F 1 hr.
E-7028 250 - 450 F 150 - 200 F 500 - 600 F 1 hr.
E-80 or 9015 250 - 450 F 200 - 250 F 600 - 700 F 1 hr.
E-80 or 9016 250 - 450 F 200 - 250 F 600 - 700 F 1 hr.
E-80 or 9018 250 - 450 F 200 - 250 F 600 - 700 F 1 hr.
E-90 12015 250 - 450 F 200 - 250 F 650 - 750 F 1 hr.
E-90 12016 250 - 450 F 200 - 250 F 650 - 750 F 1 hr.
E-90 12018 250 - 450 F 200 - 250 F 650 - 750 F 1 hr.
E -XXX-15 or 16 250 - 450 F 150 - 200 F 450 F 1 hr.
Stainless 250 - 450 F 150 - 200 F 450 F 1 hr.
When being reconditioned, electrodes should not be baked for more than 4 hours and should be kept at temperature for at least 30 minutes. Baking more than 3 times is not recommended.
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