ESAB OK Tigrod 55 TIG Welding Rod
The ESAB OK Tigrod 55 is a copper-coated, low-alloy TIG rod designed for welding high-strength steels with a minimum tensile strength of 690 MPa. It contains 0.5% Chromium, 0.5% Nickel, and 0.2% Molybdenum, offering exceptional mechanical properties and resistance to low-temperature impacts. This rod is ideal for applications requiring a strong, reliable weld with excellent toughness, particularly in challenging environments. Certified to AWS A5.28: ER100S-G, the OK Tigrod 55 meets the stringent requirements of critical industries.
Key Features of ESAB OK Tigrod 55
- High Tensile Strength: Designed for welding steels with a minimum tensile strength of 690 MPa.
- Excellent Low-Temperature Toughness: Delivers high impact strength even at -50°C, making it suitable for cold environments.
- Copper Coating: Provides improved conductivity and resistance to corrosion.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for welding high-strength steels in a variety of critical industrial applications.
- Approved Quality: Meets AWS A5.28: ER100S-G standards, ensuring reliability and performance.
Key Industry Applications
- Construction and Heavy Fabrication: Ideal for welding high-strength structural components like beams and girders in construction projects. The high tensile strength and impact resistance make it suitable for heavy-duty structures. Especially those exposed to dynamic stress and extreme weather conditions.
- Pressure Vessels: Used in fabricating pressure vessels that require high-strength joints to withstand internal pressure and extreme temperatures, particularly in industries such as oil refining and chemical processing.
- Offshore Platforms: The rod’s excellent toughness at low temperatures ensures reliable welds in offshore structures like oil rigs and wind farms, where components are constantly exposed to harsh marine environments and fluctuating temperatures.
- Automotive Industry: Commonly used in the production of heavy-duty vehicle frames, chassis, and suspension components that require strong, durable welds to handle high loads and vibrations.
- Shipbuilding: Provides high-strength, impact-resistant welds in the fabrication of ships and marine vessels, where both strength and durability are critical to withstanding harsh sea conditions and long service life.
- Mining Equipment Manufacturing: Ensures reliable welding of high-strength steel components used in mining machinery. Such as those that operates under heavy stress and in abrasive environments.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| AWS Classification | ER100S-G |
| Alloy Type | Low alloy steel (0.5% Cr, 0.5% Ni, 0.2% Mo) |
| Tensile Strength | 690 MPa (minimum) |
| Yield Strength | 636-720 MPa |
| Elongation | 16-23% |
| Impact Value | 80-140 J at -50°C |
| Typical Weld Metal Composition | 0.5% Cr, 0.5% Ni, 0.2% Mo |
For welding high-strength steels in industries requiring superior toughness and low-temperature impact resistance, ESAB
For high-strength steel applications that demand superior impact resistance, the ESAB OK Tigrod 55 delivers reliable welds in industries such as power generation, offshore, and structural steel fabrication. Its low-alloy composition and copper coating ensure weld quality and durability, even in low-temperature environments.
