ASME BPVC 2023 Section II part C

SFA-5.26/SFA-5.26M ASME BPVC.II.C-2023
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Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel
Electrodes for Electrogas Welding
1. Scope
1.1 This specification prescribes requirements for the classification of carbon and low-alloy steel electrodes for
electrogas welding. It covers solid and tubular flux cored and metal cored electrodes, for use either with or without
external gas shielding.
1.2 This specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units SI. The measurements
are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other without combining in
any way when referring to material properties. The specification designated A5.26 uses U.S. Customary Units. The specification
designated A5.26M uses the International System of Units SI. The latter are shown within brackets [ ] or in
appropriate columns in tables and figures. Standard dimensions based on either system may be used for sizing of electrodes,
packaging, or both under A5.26 or A5.26M specifications.
Safety and health issues and concerns are beyond the scope of this standard; some safety and health information is
provided, but such issues are not fully addressed herein. Some safety and health information can be found in the nonmandatory
annex, Clauses A5 and A9.
Safety and Health information is available from the following sources:
American Welding Society:
1 ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
2 AWS Safety and Health Fact Sheets
3 Other safety and health information on AWS website
Material or Equipment Manufacturers:
1 Safety Data Sheets supplied by material manufacturers
2 Operating Manuals supplied by equipment manufacturers
Applicable Regulatory Agencies
Work performed in accordance with this standard may involve the use of materials that have been deemed hazardous,
and may involve operations or equipment that may cause injury or death. This standard does not purport to address all
safety and health risks that may be encountered. The user of this standard should establish an appropriate safety program
to address such risks as well as to meet applicable regulatory requirements. ANSI Z49.1 should be considered when
developing the safety program.
2. Normative References
The documents listed below are referenced within this publication and are mandatory to the extent specified herein. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced standard shall apply. For dated references, subsequent amendments
to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply.
American Welding Society AWS standards:
AWS A1.1, Metric Guide for the Welding Industry