E71t-1 "outer shield " & Seismic Code requirements ?

By arcblow Date 08-30-2007 02:23

I use NR 232 in the field. Totally seismic E71T-8 Is E71T-1 rated as a seismic wire ? Is that an AWS rating ? E71T-1 is lincoln's "outershield) Requires a 75/25 cover gas. Spray transfer mode . Is diameter a factor ? .045 or .068 .072 etc ? john los angeles

By GRoberts (***)

Date 08-30-2007 02:38

Lincoln has tested the wires at this link to seismic requiremnts. Other manufacturers have also done the same thing for thier wire. The diameters and sheilding gasses used are shown on the certs.

http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/LEExtranet/MyLincolnCerts/site/fema.asp

By arcblow Date 08-30-2007 03:12

thanks for the link john

By JA

Date 09-05-2007 11:32

what does the "low hi" and the "high hi" mean on that chart..........?

By GRoberts (***)

Date 09-05-2007 22:19

low heat input and high heat input.