KM-53
KM-53

Shielding Gas: 80%Ar+20%CO₂
KM-53 is a copper coated wire for welding 490N/mm² grade steel.

▎Classification

AWS A5.18/A5.18MER70S-3/ER49S-3
JIS Z3312
YGW16
EN ISO 14341-A
G42 2 M21 2Si
GB T8110
ER50-3

▎Applications and Features

  • KM-53 is a copper coated wire for welding 490N/mm² grade steel.
  • Excellent weld pool fluidity, crack resistance, low spatter and thin slag with easy removal in short-circuit transfer at low current.
  • Design for welding sheet metal requiring smooth and fine bead appearance and all position welding.
  • Ideal for automotive, shipbuilding, pipe, steel structure, bridge and machinery.

▎Welding Instruction

Please refer to Appendix B.

▎Application

Ideal for automotive, shipbuilding, pipe, steel structure, bridge and machinery.

▎Typical Chemical Composition of Wire (wt.%)

CSi
Mn
PS
0.080.611.330.0120.014

▎Typical Mechanical Properties of Weld Metal

Tensile Strength
N/mm²
Yield Strength
N/mm²
Elongation
%
Charpy V-Notch

Charpy V-Notch
J
52542932-20153

▎Size and Suggested Operating Range (DC+)

Diameter (mm) 0.91.01.2
F/HF50~220A50~250A80~300A
V-up50~150A50~160A50~180A
OH50~150A50~160A50~180A