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AWS A5.17 EM12K

Characteristics and Application

IRMA S-12 is a high-quality copper coated solid wire designed for Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) applications. Its balanced chemical composition provides excellent weld metal mechanical properties with suitable SJ SAW fluxes. Manufactured with strict raw material selection, advanced wire drawing, electrolytic plating process and cleaning technology, IRMA S-12 ensures consistent copper plating, smooth wire feeding, and consistent deposition for single and multi-pass welding.

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Application
Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) of mild and low-alloy steels for structural, pressure vessel, shipbuilding, pipemill, H-beam manufacturing, and general fabrication. Suitable for welding base metals such as: Mild steels (ASTM A36, A283, A285, A516 Gr.55–70). General carbon-manganese steels used in structural shapes, plates, and pipes.

Typical analysis of Wire (Wt.-%)
WIRE
C Si Mn P S Cu
0.07 0.15 0.88 0.02 0.02 0.013
Mechanical properties of the weld metal
Items
Tensile strength
[MPa]
Yield Strength
[MPa]
Elongation
[%]
Charpy V-Notch Impact Test
Temperature Impact strength
Requirement 490 400 22 ≥ 27
SJ 501 535 450 29 -30 ºC 80 Joule
SJ 101 580 460 29 0 ºC 70 Joule
Welding Position
Polarity
DC+ or AC depending on flux and application
Handling and Storage :
– Flux must be re-dried two hours at 300-350 before used
– Store in a dry, ventilated environment, away from water and corrosive vapors.
– Handle with clean gloves to prevent contamination.
Size, Packing and Recommended welding parameters
Size (mm) Coil ( Kg) Amperage Voltage
1.6 25 Kg 190 -400 25 – 30
2.0 25 Kg 290 -490 25 -30
2.4 25 Kg 100 Kg 290 -550 27 -30
3.2 25 Kg 100 Kg 290 – 690 27 -32
4.0 25 Kg 100 Kg 350 Kg 700 Kg 400 – 900 27 – 32
4.8 25 Kg 100 Kg 350 Kg 700 Kg 500 – 1100 27 – 32
5.0 25 Kg 100 Kg 350 Kg 700 Kg 500 – 1100 27 – 34
Approval : ABS, BKI, SNI
08/2025 Rev.0
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