Bohler Fox BVD 100 (Basic vertical down) Pipeline Steel Stick Electrodes
The Bohler Fox BVD 100 are premium, low alloyed, basic coated stick electrodes explicitly engineered for high strength pipeline steel welding using the vertical down technique. Designed primarily for filler and cover (cap) passes on large-diameter cross-country pipelines, it delivers exceptional metallurgical quality and structural reliability under challenging field conditions.
Features
- Yields a 80% to 100% higher deposition rate compared to traditional vertical-up welding (PVD vs. conventional SMAW), drastically reducing pipeline completion times.
- Formulated with a specialised flux coating that guarantees exceptional striking characteristics and eliminates start-porosity, even during tricky cap pass operations.
- Deposits an extremely clean, ductile, and crack-resistant weld metal, making it ideal for rigid pipeline joints subjected to heavy ambient loads.
- Offers highly visible weld pools and stable arc manipulation under difficult weather conditions. It requires a steady hand with minimal weaving, ensuring a rapid, dense fill
Technical Data
- AWS A5.5 / SFA-5.5: E10018-G / E10045-P2 (modified)
- EN ISO 18275-A: E 62 5 Z2Ni B 4 5
- Hydrogen Content: Ultra-low, guaranteed at HD < 5 ml / 100 g, heavily mitigating the risk of hydrogen-assisted cold cracking.
- Mechanical Properties: Yield strength (\(\text{R}_{\text{e}}\)) of ≥ 640 MPa and tensile strength (\(\text{R}_{\text{m}}\)) of ≥ 720 MPa, featuring excellent low-temperature impact toughness down to -50 °C