Covered Electrodes ESAB OK 53.16 Spezial

ESAB OK 53.16 Special Stick Electrode

Non-alloyed and low-alloyed steels

• Good for constrained positions
• Stable and concentrated arc
• Highest quality
• No sticking tendency
• Low spatter formation

 

Basic double-coated stick electrode with excellent welding properties for workshop and assembly work, suitable for many applications. Stable and concentrated arc. Perfectly suited for root passes and welding in constrained positions. Can be welded with AC and DC current. No sticking tendency. Easy to handle, even for inexperienced welders. Very minimal spatter formation and easy slag removal. Excellent weld bead appearance with notch-free transitions. Serves as a universal electrode for workshop and assembly work.

Pleasant welding characteristics.

General: Steel and tank construction.

 

Basic data

Manufacturer: ESAB

Electrode type: B = Basic

Length (mm): 350

Heat treatment: U (untreated)

Tensile strength (N/mm²): 530

 

Standard classifications

SFA/AWS A5.1 : E7016

EN ISO 2560-A : E 38 3 B 12 H10

 

Approvals

TÜV, DB, CE

 

Chemical composition (typical values in %)

C - 0.07

Mn - 0.9

Si - 0.6

 

Mechanical properties of pure weld metal

Heat treatment: untreated

Yield strength (MPa): >450

Tensile strength (MPa): 530

Elongation A5 (%): 28%

Impact strength ISO-V (J):

• -20 °C = 90

 

Materials

P235 / S 235 - P355 / S355 and similar

 

Storage / Re-drying

• Store dry
• Re-drying 250 - 300 °C / 2h, not necessary for VacPac

 

Current type/Polarity/Welding position

AC, DC+-

PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF

 

Delivery form

Diameter	Length (mm)	Current (A)	Weight (PU)	Pcs. (PU) (Approx. Pcs.)	(PU)/Box (Pcs.)
2.5	350	50 - 90	4.2	200	3
3.2	350	90 - 150	4.4	125	3
3.2	450	90 - 150	5.5	125	3
4.0	450	120 - 190	5.3	80	3
5.0	450	160 - 230	5.3	50	3
2.5 VacPac	350	50 - 90	1.0	48	9
3.2 VacPac	350	90 - 150	1.6	47	6
4.0 VacPac	450	120 - 190	3.5	52	4