ESAB OK Tigrod 19.49
The ESAB OK Tigrod 19.49 is a bare copper-nickel TIG rod designed for welding copper-nickel alloys such as 90Cu10Ni, 80Cu20Ni, and 70Cu30Ni. With an alloy composition of 30% nickel, it enhances weld strength and corrosion resistance, particularly in marine and saltwater environments. This versatile rod is perfect for overlay welding of steels and widely used in critical applications such as desalination plants, ensuring long-lasting, corrosion-resistant welds.
Compliant with AWS A5.7 ERCuNi and EN ISO 24373 S Cu 7158 standards, the OK Tigrod 19.49 offers excellent mechanical properties, including 350 MPa tensile strength and 40% elongation, making it ideal for high-demand industries. This rod is engineered to deliver clean, consistent welds with excellent mechanical performance and enhanced resistance to seawater corrosion.
Key Features of ESAB OK Tigrod 19.49
- High Nickel Content (30%): Increases weld strength and corrosion resistance, especially in saltwater environments.
- Excellent Weldability: Provides smooth, stable arcs with minimal spatter for clean, high-quality welds.
- Corrosion Resistant: Ideal for environments exposed to seawater, ensuring long-lasting, reliable welds.
- Mechanical Strength: Offers 350 MPa tensile strength and 40% elongation for robust welds.
- AWS and ISO Compliant: Meets AWS A5.7 ERCuNi and EN ISO 24373 standards for quality assurance.
Applications in Industries
- Marine and Shipbuilding: Essential for welding copper-nickel components in marine environments. Provides resistance to seawater corrosion in ship hulls, pipes, and fittings.
- Desalination Plants: Widely used in desalination equipment, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance for components exposed to saltwater over long periods.
- Offshore Structures: Ideal for welding components on offshore oil rigs, platforms, and pipelines, where seawater corrosion can compromise structural integrity.
- Heat Exchangers: Suitable for welding copper-nickel tubes and pipes in heat exchangers used in chemical and power plants, where corrosion resistance is critical.
- Overlay Welding: Used for overlay welding of steels to increase corrosion resistance and prolong component life in harsh marine environments.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Alloy Type | Cu + 30% Ni |
| Tensile Strength | 350 MPa |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Yield Strength | 180 MPa |
| Typical Composition | C: 0.02%, Mn: 0.7%, Si: 0.05%, Ni: 31%, Fe: 0.5% |
| Shielding Gas | I1, I2, I3 (EN ISO 14175) |
The ESAB OK Tigrod 19.49 offers unmatched strength and corrosion resistance, where reliability and long-term durability are essential. Thus, making it the ideal solution for marine, offshore, and desalination applications.
