Lincolnistrulyyour“OneSource”when itcomestowelding.We’reacompany thatcontinual llyrededicatesitselftothe equal llyimportantgoalsofexceptional quality,andexceptionalservice.Our fieldsupportteam––withhundredsof fieldsalesengineersandthousandsof knowledgeableandresponsiveLincoln distributorsincountriesal lloverthe world––isthe largestintheindustry. Innovativethinking.Aqualityand service-firstattitude.Fresh approachestodesign,manufacturing, andpackaging.Worldwidestrength. That’sLincolnElectric. Pipeliner®–TheClearChoiceForPipeWelding Pipeliner is the world’s premier group of pipe welding consumables. Pipeliner is Lincoln Electric’s family of premium Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), Flux-Cored (FCAW) and Submerged Arc (SAW) consumables developed specifically to meet the rigorous demands of the global pipe welding industry. They are the most thoroughly tested pipe welding consumables on the market today. Consistent performance Performance consistency tops the list of what contractors want from pipe consumables – and Pipeliner delivers. Lincoln Electric’s Pipeliner manufacturing operations throughout the world are tightly controlled, and routinely pass quality-assurance audits by agencies and pipe welding professionals. This extraordinary emphasis on the integrity of Pipeliner’s manufacturing processes results in consumables with unmatched performance characteris- tics and consistency. All Pipeliner products are lot-controlled and lot-tested, with actual certified test results. Packaging to meet the pipe industry’s needs The world’s best pipe electrodes deserve to be protected accordingly. So, Pipeliner electrodes are packaged in hermetically-sealed, moisture-resistant containers that ensure consistent performance — even when stored in the harshest environments. Global support Pipe contractors need to mobilize and deploy resources quickly and efficiently — no matter to what corner of the world the next job calls them. That’s why Lincoln Electric’s global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities is such an important part of the Pipeliner story. Wherever your project, Lincoln is there with the products and support you need. 2 Complete pipe solutions from the name you trust. By partnering with a single, comprehensive welding resource, pipe contractors find that they can improve efficiencies and maintain strong accountability. For many of the world’s most successful pipe contractors, Lincoln Electric has become that single-source welding partner. Why? Because Lincoln offers an exceptional array of well- designed and well-built pipe welding products, as well as the deepest pool of welding expertise and experience on earth. Behind those products and that expertise is Lincoln’s unique total process engineering approach to welding. It means that every Pipeliner consumable has been designed to work in harmony with all other Lincoln Electric pipe welding products — every Lincoln Electric wire feeder, power source, gun and cable assembly and accessory has been engineered with an eye on efficient, synergistic, system-wide performance. That translates to less downtime, improved production rates, and higher profit potential on every pipe project. Contents Page Product Introduction . . . . . 2-3 Electrode Selection Guide .................4-7 Stick (SMAW) Electrodes ............8-13 MIG (GMAW) Electrodes ..............14 Flux-Cored (FCAW) Electrodes ............15-18 Submerged Arc (SAW) Electrode/Flux ...........19 3 Pipe Grades The primary pipe grades are classified in accordance with chemistry, ductility, minimum yield strength and minimum the API 5L:2000 specification. This specification establishes tensile strength. PSL 2 adds mandatory requirements for requirements for two product specification levels – PSL 1 maximum yield strength, maximum tensile strength and and PSL 2. PSL 1 includes mandatory requirements for Charpy impacts. PSL1UltimateYieldStrengthTensileStrengthMinimumMinimumGradepsiMPapsiMPaA2525,000(172)45,000(310) A30,000(207)48,000(331) B35,000(241)60,000(414) X4242,000(290)60,000(414) X4646,000(317)63,000(434) X5252,000(359)66,000(455) X5656,000(386)71,000(490) X6060,000(414)75,000(517) X6565,000(448)77,000(531) X7070,000(483)82,000(565) PSL2UltimateUltimateYieldStrengthYieldStrengthTensileStrengthTensileStrengthMinimumMaximumMinimumMaximumGradepsiMPapsiMPapsiMPapsiMPaB35,000(241)65,000(448)60,000(414)110,000(758) X4242,000(290)72,000(496)60,000(414)110,000(758) X4646,000(317)76,000(524)63,000(434)110,000(758) X5252,000(359)77,000(531)66,000(455)110,000(758) X5656,000(386)79,000(544)71,000(490)110,000(758) X6060,000(414)82,000(565)75,000(517)110,000(758) X6565,000(448)87,000(600)77,000(531)110,000(758) X7070,000(483)90,000(621)82,000(565)110,000(758) X8080,000(552)100,000(690)90,000(621)120,000(827) Joint Design A customary joint preparation is commonly called an "API" As an alternative, for thicker wall pipe (>3/4", >20 mm), a fitup. While this is not actually an API 1104 requirement, compound bevel can be ...