MT-48 Permanent Brand Welding Electrodes (AWS E7018) are premium low-hydrogen welding rods designed for high-tensile steel applications. Manufactured with an iron-powder coating for superior efficiency, these electrodes deliver an impressive melting rate of around 110%, ensuring strong, clean, and consistent welds.

These electrodes offer excellent plasticity, high toughness, and superior crack resistance, making them ideal for demanding industrial projects. MT-48 works smoothly in all positions on both AC and DC (minimum open-circuit voltage 70V), delivering reliable performance in structural, fabrication, and heavy-duty welding environments.

Available sizes: 2.5mm, 3.2mm, 4.0mm, 5.0mm
Packed in 20kg cartons for bulk and professional use.

Applications:
Perfect for welding key structural components, ships, bridges, high-tensile steel (50 kg/mm² class), general-purpose fabrication, piping, and construction projects.

Typical Chemical Composition (%):
C: 0.08 | Mn: 1.00 | Si: 0.50 | S: 0.014 | P: 0.02

Mechanical Properties:

• Yield Strength: 480 MPa

• Tensile Strength: 570 MPa

• Elongation: 30%

• Charpy V Impact (-30°C): 127J

• Bend Test: 180°

Usage Note:
For best performance, bake electrodes at 350°C for one hour before welding.

Choose MT-48 welding electrodes for exceptional strength, durability, and weld quality in professional industrial applications.