Esab Coreshield 8 1.6mm 11.3Kg VP Spool Gasless MIG Wire
Coreshield 8 is a self-shielded flux cored wire designed to weld critical structural applications while maintaining excellentarc characteristics and high welder appeal using DCEN polarity. Coreshield 8 is tested and certified to meet the new AWS
D designation requirements, making this self-shielded wire an excellent choice for demand critical welds when the AWS
D1.8 Seismic Supplement is utilized
Classifications: AWS A5.20:E71T-8 JD-H8, AWS A5.36:E71T8-A2-CS3-H8, ASME SFA 5.20, ASME SFA 5.36
Approvals: Seismic Certified D , ABS , BV , DB , LR , DNV-GL , CWB CSA W48 E491T-8-H8
Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.
Typical Tensile Properties
Condition Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation
As Welded 465 MPa (67 ksi) 565 MPa (82 ksi) 24 %
Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties
Condition Testing Temperature Impact Value
As Welded 4 C (40 F) 85 J (65 ft-lb)
As Welded -29 C (-20 F) 41 J (30 ft-lb)
Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
C Mn Si S P Al
0.19 0.44 0.15 0.003 0.010 0.51
Deposition Data
Diameter Amps Wire Feed Speed Deposition Rate Efficiency
1.6 mm (1/16 in.) 155 A 381 cm/min (150 in./min) 1.9 kg/h (4.16 lb/h) 78.6 %
1.6 mm (1/16 in.) 180 A 470 cm/min (185 in./min) 2.3 kg/h (5.14 lb/h) 79.6 %
1.6 mm (1/16 in.) 205 A 610 cm/min (240 in./min) 3.0 kg/h (6.60 lb/h) 78.2 %
1.6 mm (1/16 in.) 220 A 698 cm/min (275 in./min) 3.4 kg/h (7.53 lb/h) 78.9 %
1.8 mm (0.072 in.) 200 A 406 cm/min (160 in./min) 2.8 kg/h (6.13 lb/h) 79.4 %
1.8 mm (0.072 in.) 225 A 483 cm/min (190 in./min) 3.3 kg/h (7.32 lb/h) 80.3 %
2.0 mm (5/64 in.) 150 A 229 cm/min (90 in./min) 1.8 kg/h (3.96 lb/h) 80.6 %
2.0 mm (5/64 in.) 175 A 279 cm/min (110 in./min) 2.2 kg/h (4.83 lb/h) 80.9 %
2.0 mm (5/64 in.) 200 A 343 cm/min (135 in./min) 2.7 kg/h (5.93 lb/h) 80.4 %
