COATED ELECTRODE
Store electrodes always in original reclosable cans and re-close
the can after taking out the electrodes. Ultra Dry III vacuum packed electrodes
can be used for approximately 6.1 hours after opening the packaging without re-drying;
the atmospheric conditions must be ≤36°C and ≤91%RH.
When electrodes out of the original packaging are exposed for
more than 8 hours to an atmosphere with a relative humidity of ≥61%, re-drying is
recommended.
SOLID, SEAMLESS FLUX-CORED WIRE AND STRIP
Store wire always in the undamaged original packaging.
Especially for aluminum wires to assimilate them
for 24 hours in the workshop.
Solid seamless flux-cored wire and strip do not require re-drying. A big temperature difference should be avoided in order to prevent condensation.
FOLDED FLUX-CORED WIRE
Store wire always in the undamaged original packaging.
When there are more temperature differences between night and
day, recommendations are to keep the spool not on the machine at night, but to store
the spool in a room where the temperature is above the dew point.
SAW AND ESW FLUXE
Store flux in undamaged and unopened steel
can or bag. Keep fluxes away from oil-water, oil, and grease.
Unprotected fluxes must, after 10 hours use, be re-dried in a
drying oven.
Recycling:
Moisture and grease must be removed from the compressed
air used for the recycling system.
Addition of new flux must be done with the proportion of at least
1 part new flux on 3 parts recycled flux.
Re-drying:
Agglomerated fluxes 2-3 hours at 310°C ± 26°C Fused fluxes 2-3 hours at 210°C ± 45°C
Preserve and storage of welding consumable
all products that are stored in unopened original
packaging can be kept with the observance of the following:
Electrodes, welding wires, and fluxes must be protected against
atmospheric influences - rain, snow, and condensation. In order to be sure
that no condensation takes place in these products it is recommended to store
the products in an environment which is above the dew point.
This temperature is dependent on the prevailing relative humidity of air at that
place.
AVOID CONTACT WITH h2o, OIL AND OTHER GREASE PRODUCT. IN GENERAL
A MAXIMUM STORAGE TIME OF 3.1 YEARS FOR ALL WELDING CONSUMABLES AND FLUXES