Or. Admin. Code § 740-105-0140 - Filler Metals

(1) Filler metals used for production welding shall conform to one of the following AWS classifications:

(a) SMAW Process - E7018-X;

(b) FCAW Process - E71T-6;

(c) These electrodes must conform to the requirements of AWS A5.1 and AWS A5.20.

(2) Low Hydrogen Electrode Storage Conditions - All electrodes having low hydrogen coverings conforming to AWS A5.5 shall be purchased in hermetically sealed containers or shall be dried for at least two hours between 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and 500 F (260 degrees C) before they are used. Electrodes shall be dried prior to use if the hermetically sealed container shows evidence of damage. Immediately after opening of the hermetically sealed container or removal of the electrodes from drying ovens, electrodes shall be stored in ovens held at a temperature of at least 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

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Or. Admin. Code § 740-105-0140

PUC 16-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-19-93 (Order No. 93-1157); MCT 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-96; Renumbered from 860-066-0104

Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.335, ORS 823.011, ORS 825.210 & ORS 825.252

Stats. Implemented: ORS 825.210 & ORS 825.252