BLUESHIELDTM Stick Electrodes

BLUESHIELDTM Stick Electrodes
Since the construction of our electrode plant in Canada in 1947,
we have adopted a continuous improvement process to meet
customers’ expectations. This is best illustrated by our electrode
plant’s attainment of the internationally recognized certifications
like AWS, ASME, CWB, Lloyd, ISO and many others and
furthermore, by being by fara recognized electode producer in
the market.
Our vision, to become the partner by choice; our commitment,
to be the best quality stick electrodes.
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Our superior products enable us to stake our claim as a market
leader who delivers premium-grade electrodes. During welding
and radiographic testing, the superior performance of our
Blueshield electrodes set a benchmark in the canadian industry.
BLUESHIELD Mild-Steel Electrodes
LA 6010 (AWS E6010)
• All-position (vertical down), cellulosic DC+ electrode
• Cellulose in the coating produces an exceptionnaly stable and forceful penetrating arc
• It is ideally suited for root/hot pass welding pipe
• Also suitable for maintenance work on dirty or rusty material
• Atable arc characteristics combined with good wetting action and fast-freezing weld puddle
LA ULTRA 11 (AWS E6011)
• All-position, cellulosic AC/DC+ electrode
• Good mild-steel, general-purpose, all-position cellulosic-type covered electrode
• Ideally suited for maintenance work where dirty or rusty materials are often found
• Used where LA 6010 is required, and where only AC current is available
• Often used to weld galvanized or coated steels
LA 6013 (AWS E6013)
• All-position, rutile AC/DC- electrode
• It is an extremely versatile, user-friendly, general-purpose electrode
• The fast-freezing slag characteristic makes this electrode ideally suited for welding sheet metal out of
position (vertical down)
• Include light-metal fabrication, farm equipment, repair and the home hobbyist
LA 6013P (AWS E6013)
• All-position, rutile AC/DC- electrode
• It is an iron powder version of the Blueshield LA 6013 electrode with improved starting and travel
speed characteristics
• It has a very soft arc action which keeps spatter to a minimum and produces a smooth fine rippled
weld bead
LA 7014 (AWS E7014)
• All-position, rutile AC/DC- electrode
• General-purpose, high-speed iron-powder electrodes
• Used as an all-purpose welding electrode to weld a variety of steels including low- to medium-carbon
steels. Includes the home hobbyist, ornamental iron, sheet metal and farm maintenance and repair
• Ease of operation with excellent strike and re-strike characteristics
LA 7024 (AWS E7024)
• Flat and horizontal, rutile AC/DC- electrode
• General-purpose, high-speed, heavily-coated, iron-powder electrodes
• It is an heavily-coated, rutile-type, mild-steel electrode for flat position welding
• Typically includes light-metal fabrication, farm equipment, repair, and the home hobbyist
LA 24-HD (AWS E7024)
• Flat and horizontal, rutile AC/DC- electrode
• High-depisition (HD) and high-efficiency version of the Blueshield LA 7024
• Contains more iron powder in the covering than the Blueshield LA 7024
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For companies looking to make their mark, Air Liquide’s
BLUESHIELD low-hydrogen electrodes line meets the industry
quality standard and provide the best possible quality welding
on the market.
BLUESHIELD Low-Hydrogen Electrodes
LA EXCELARC 18 (AWS E7018)
• All-position, basic coating AC/DC+
• Extremely user-friendly, general-purpose AC-DC, low-hydrogen electrode
• Can be used with low OCV AC welders
LA 7018 (AWS E7018-1)
• All-position, basic coating AC/DC+
• LA 7018 is one of the “industry standard” Code quality 7018-1 with impact values down to –45oC (49oF) structural steel boilers and pressure vessels
LA 18 LMP (AWS E7018-1)
• All-position, basic low moisture pickup (LMP) coating DC+/AC
• Low moisture pickup (LMP) version of LA 7018
• Application with stringent control of the weld hydrogen level
LA 18 PLUS (AWS E7018-1)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• Includes the benefits of LA 7018 with improved mechanical properties
LA 18 PLUS LMP (AWS E7018-1)
• All-position, basic low moisture pickup (LMP) coating DC+/AC
• Premium code quality E7018-1 for difficult to weld steel for offshore fabrication, boilers and pressure
vessels
• Includes the benefits of LA 7018 with improved mechanical properties and application with stringent
control of the weld hydrogen level
NUCLEARC LA 7018 (AWS E7018-1)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• Certified for welding nuclear power plants, ASME Section III Nuclear Power Plant Component
LA 7028 (AWS E7028)
• Flat/horizontal, basic coating DC+/AC
• High-deposition and high-speed low-hydrogen electrodes with good mechanical values
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Whether the challenge is offshore drilling, mining, highstrength steel structural or pressure vessel applications, we
have the low-alloy electrodes to suit your needs.
BLUESHIELD Low-Alloy Electrodes
LA 7018 RCR (AWS E7018-G)
LA 9018-M (AWS E9018-M)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• Unique corrosion resistant E7018 type electrode
• Repair and fabrication of ocean vessels, pulp and
paper, etc
LA 7018-A1 (AWS E7018-A1)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• High-tensile strength steels
• Quenched and tempered steel
LA 10018-M (AWS E10018-M)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• Boilers and pressure vessels work, low alloys with
stress relief requirements
LA 8018-W (AWS E8018-W)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• Welding steel with 710 Mpa (100 ksi) tensile
strength
LA 10018-D2 (AWS E10018-D2)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• Copper, chrome and nickel alloyed electrodes
• Weathering steel such as “Corten”, “Stelcoloy G”
LA 8018-C1 (AWS E7018-C1)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• High-tensile strength steels, manganese-moly
castings, armour plates
LA 11018-M (AWS E11018-M)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• 2% nickel electrodes
• Weld-metal toughness down to –60oC (-76oF)
LA 8018-C2 (AWS E8018-C2)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• Welding steel with 760 Mpa (110 ksi) tensile
strength (T1 steel)
LA 12018-M (AWS E12018-M)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• 3% nickel electrodes
• Weld-metal toughness down to –75oC (-103oF)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• Welding steel with 830 Mpa (120 ksi) tensile
strength
LA 8018-C3 (AWS E8018-C3)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• 1% nickel electrodes
• Weld-metal toughness down to –40oC (-40oF)
LA 8018-B2 (AWS E8018-B2)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• 1 _ % Cr – _ % Mo electrodes
• Boilers and pressure piping and vessels (A387,
P11, P12)
LA 9018-B3 (AWS E9018-B3)
• All-position, basic coating DC+/AC
• 2 _ % Cr – 1 % Mo electrodes
• Boilers and pressure piping and vessels (A387,
P22)
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Manufacturing high-quality electrodes for more than 50 years
Packaging Information
Filler metal
group
Product title
Diameter (mm)
Pallet weight
2.5
900 kg (1980 lb)
3.2, 4.0, 5.0
1000 kg (2200 lb)
6.0
900 kg (1980 lb)
5.0, 6.0
900 kg (1980 lb)
2.5
900 kg (1980 lb)
3.2, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0
1000 kg (2200 lb)
3.2, 4.0
900 kg (1980 lb)
5.0
800 kg (1760 lb)
ALL Blueshield Mild-steel electrodes
Mild steel
(except LA 7024 5.0 / 6.0 mm)
Blueshield LA 7024
ALL Blueshield Low-Hydrogen
electrodes and Low-Alloy electrodes
Low Hydrogen
and Low Alloy
(except LA 7028)
Unit per pallet
(unit per master box)
90 master box
( 4mall boxes of 2.5 kg (5.5 lb))
Electrode lengths:
2.5 mm (3/32”) = 300 mm (12”)
Blueshield Mild-Steel Electrodes
3.2 mm (1/8”), 4.0 mm (5/32”), 5.0 mm (3/16”) = 350 mm (14”)
6.0 mm (1/4”) = 450 mm (18”)
2.5 mm (3/32”) = 300 mm (12”)
Blueshield Low-Hydrogen Electrodes
3.2 mm (1/8”), 4.0 mm (5/32”) = 350 mm (14”)
5.0 mm (3/16”), 6.0 mm (1/4”) = 450 mm (18”)
2.5 mm (3/32”) = 300 mm (12”)
Blueshield Low-Alloy Electrodes
3.2 mm (1/8”), 4.0 mm (5/32”), 5.0 mm (3/16”) = 350 mm (14”)
6.0 mm (1/4”) = 450 mm (18”)
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