Mild Steel/Low Alloy Fluxes
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- Equipment & Accessories
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- Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Wires (FCAW)
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- Submerged Arc Wires & Fluxes (SAW)
- Repair and Maintenance
- Ceramic BackUp Tape
OK FLUX 281
OK Flux 281 is an active flux intended for welding gauge thickness and thin steel plate(up to 3/8 in. thick) for butt, lap and fillet welds. Due to the excellent operating characteristics, quality welds with self-peeling slag and free from undercut may be achieved with welding speeds ranging from 50 to 100 inches per minute. *Single pass application only. Any mechanical property and undiluted weld chemistry listed are for information only.
Industries
- Metal Beam Fabrication
- Pipe Construction
- Tank and Vessel Fabrication
- Railcars
Welding Process
- SAW - Submerged Arc Welding
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How to purchase OK FLUX 281
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