Bohler Q E 7018-1 4.0 mm x 450 mm 5.9KG Pack

The Böhler Q E 7018-1 is a basic-coated, low-hydrogen welding electrode engineered for high-quality welds with superior mechanical strength, toughness, and consistency. Designed to perform reliably on steels with low purity or high carbon content, it offers excellent efficiency with a metal recovery rate exceeding 110%, making it ideal for demanding industrial and structural fabrication work.

Delivering smooth arc stability, low spatter, and easy slag removal, this electrode ensures clean, precise, and defect-free welds across all positions except vertical down. It provides outstanding weldability and bead appearance, ensuring dependable performance even under challenging conditions.

Manufactured by Böhler Welding, a global leader in welding technology, the Q E 7018-1 is trusted for its consistent quality, mechanical reliability, and long-term durability. It is widely used in construction, boiler and vessel fabrication, shipbuilding, and heavy machinery manufacturing.

Key Features

• Type: Basic low-hydrogen electrode (E7018-1)

• Diameter: 4.0mm

• Length: 450mm

• Pack Size: 5.9kg

• Mechanical Properties: Excellent strength and impact toughness

• Metal Recovery: >110% for improved efficiency

• Arc Performance: Stable arc with smooth bead formation

• Weldability: Excellent in all positions except vertical down

• Ease of Use: Easy slag removal and low spatter levels

• Compatibility: Performs well on low-purity and high-carbon steels

• Applications: Designed for industrial, structural, and fabrication welding

Typical Applications

• Structural steel fabrication

• Boiler and pressure vessel manufacturing

• Shipbuilding and heavy engineering

• Vehicle and machinery construction

• Buffer layers and build-ups on high-carbon steels

Classification

• AWS/ASME: E7018-1

• EN ISO 2560-A: E 42 5 B 42 H5