Washington Alloy Co. USA EL12

Specifications AWS A5.17 Class EL12 Description USA EL12 was specifically developed for butt and heavy fillet welds on mild and medium carbon steels where “restrained” weldments are required. This wire contains less carbon, manganese and silicon than many other submerged arc wires, therefore yielding less strength but providing greater resistance to cracking. USA EL12 is a general purpose wire which (dependent upon the flux) may be used for both single pass and multiple pass welding. Weld deposits have excellent impact properties, a fine bead appearance and are machinable. Typical applications would include ships, bridges, machinery and structural steels. USA EL12 is particularly suited for welding sulfur banded steels.