StarBlaze Prime 6011
AWS A5.1: E6011 | EN 499: E 38 3 C 11 | EN ISO 2560-A: E 38 3 C 11
Spray Arc, Deep Penetration, All-Position Welding Electrode
Cellulosic-coated deep penetration electrode designed for welding girth seams in pipelines and structural pipe fabrication. Produces a forceful, spray-type arc with excellent arc strike and restrike capability. Suitable for root, fill, and cover passes across all positions.
- Available Packs
- Dimensions: 3.15 mm x 450 mm, 4.00 mm x 450 mm
- Pack Sizes: 2.5 Kg Pouch, 5 Kg Box
- Master Box: 20 Kg, 30 Kg, 40 Kg, Customisable packaging available on request
Key Features
- High arc force with rapid solidification for vertical and overhead welding
- Smooth restrike and consistent spray arc transfer
- All-position electrode for pipe welding applications
- Tensile strength: ā„470 N/mmĀ² | Yield strength: ā„400 N/mmĀ²
- Elongation: ā„28% | Charpy impact: ā„47 J at ā30Ā°C
- Compatible base materials: L210āL360, X42āX52, API Grades A25 A & B
Industries
- Oil and gas pipeline fabrication
- On-site girth welding and pipe repair
- Structural piping in pressure systems
- Power and process plant piping
- API-grade pipeline installation and maintenance
Processes
- Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMA / SMAW)
- DC+ and AC polarity welding
- Spray arc for root, fill, and cover passes
- All-position welding, including vertical-up and overhead
- Pipeline welding using cellulosic technique
- Single-sided welds in tight access locations
- Stove pipe and cross-country pipeline fabrication
Additional Details
- Use case: Root pass and fill welding in pipeline, structural, and general fabrication using AC or DC
- Handling: Use directly from sealed packaging; redrying not recommended
- Storage: Store below 60% relative humidity in dry, ventilated storage
- Limitations: Not suitable for critical-code joints, restrained weldments, or severe multipass buildup
Product Details
Typical Weld Metal Chemical Composition (%)
| C | Si | Mn |
| 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.60 |
Typical Mechanical Properties (All Weld Metal)
| Heat Treatment | Tensile Strength Rm (N/mm2) | Yield Strength Rp (N/mm2) | Elongation A5 (%) | Impact Energy ISO-V(J) -30Ā°C |
| As Welded | ā„ 470 | ā„ 400 | ā„ 28 | ā„ 47 |
Recommended Welding Parameters
| Diameter (mm) | Amperage Range (A) |
| 2.40/2.50 | 40-70 |
| 3.15/3.20 | 70-100 |
| 4.00 | 100-140 |
| 4.80 | 130-170 |
