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AWS A5.18/A5.18MRod,welding

American Welding Society, Inc. · NSN 3439-01-017-2792 · FSC 3439 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3439-01-017-2792 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3439-01-017-2792. Primary manufacturer part number: AWS A5.18/A5.18M.
Features
  • Rod,welding — FSC 3439
  • Process Type for Which Designed: GAS METAL ARC OR GAS TUNGSTEN ARC
  • Shape: ROUND
  • Outside Diameter: 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Physical Form: STRAIGHT
  • Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent: 0.50 SILICON NOMINAL THIRD ELEMENT
  • Weld Position for Which Designed: ALL POSITIONS
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Filler construction
General Description

The Rod,welding, cataloged under National Stock Number 3439-01-017-2792, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3439 (No Item Name Available) of the Metalworking Machinery (continued) group. The primary manufacturer of record is American Welding Society, Inc.. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3439-01-017-2792
Primary Part NumberAWS A5.18/A5.18M
Item NameRod,welding
FSC / FSG3439 / 34 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Welding Society, Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Process Type for Which DesignedGAS METAL ARC OR GAS TUNGSTEN ARC
ShapeROUND
Outside Diameter0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Physical FormSTRAIGHT
Length36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent0.50 SILICON NOMINAL THIRD ELEMENT
Weld Position for Which DesignedALL POSITIONS
Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent0.04 CARBON NOMINAL FOURTH ELEMENT
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-E-23765-1,TY70S-2 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE FILLER
MaterialSTEEL FILLER
Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent98.00 IRON NOMINAL FIRST ELEMENT
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data6 FORM AND 3/32 SIZE AND 70S-2 TYPE
Filler Metal Chemical Composition in Percent1.20 MANGANESE NOMINAL SECOND ELEMENT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3439-00-204-3203 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rod,welding
3439-00-372-4776AWSA5.18-79 E70S-3 0.045 12LB INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
American Welding Society, Inc.
3439-00-593-2241AWSA5.18-79 E70S-3 0.035 2-1/2LB INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
American Welding Society, Inc.
3439-00-900-8737 INTERCHANGEABLE
Rod,welding
3439-01-012-1003ER70S-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
American Welding Society, Inc.
3439-01-013-2799 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
3439-01-013-2800 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
3439-01-028-3999 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
3439-01-045-0481HB28 .045 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
Hobart Bros Co
3439-01-063-7301 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electrode,welding
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AWS A5.18/A5.18M American Welding Society, Inc. (USA)
MIL-E-23765-1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
LINDE 65 FORM 6 0.093 Esab Group Inc the Dba Esab Welding & Cutting Pdts (USA)
MIL-705-2 FORM 6 0.093 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
65 Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the (USA)
Related Parts
3439-00-204-3203INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD,WELDING
3439-00-372-4776INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
AWSA5.18-79 E70S-3 0.045 12LB
3439-00-593-2241INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
AWSA5.18-79 E70S-3 0.035 2-1/2LB
3439-00-900-8737INTERCHANGEABLE
ROD,WELDING
3439-01-012-1003INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
ER70S-3
3439-01-013-2799INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
3439-01-013-2800INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
3439-01-028-3999INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
3439-01-045-0481INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
HB28 .045
3439-01-063-7301INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
3439-01-063-7302INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
3439-01-092-4596INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRODE,WELDING
AWS A5.18-17ER70S-6 0.045 33LBSP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3439-01-017-2792?

NSN 3439-01-017-2792 is a Rod,welding, manufactured by American Welding Society, Inc., classified under FSC 3439 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3439-01-017-2792?

NSN 3439-01-017-2792 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: AWS A5.18/A5.18M (American Welding Society, Inc.), MIL-E-23765-1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), LINDE 65 FORM 6 0.093 (Esab Group Inc the Dba Esab Welding & Cutting Pdts), MIL-705-2 FORM 6 0.093 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 65 (Union Carbide Corp Sub of Dow Co the).

What NSN replaces 3439-01-017-2792?

There are 12 known substitutes for 3439-01-017-2792: 3439-00-204-3203, 3439-00-372-4776, 3439-00-593-2241 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AWS A5.18/A5.18M?

Key specifications for AWS A5.18/A5.18M: Process Type for Which Designed: GAS METAL ARC OR GAS TUNGSTEN ARC; Shape: ROUND; Outside Diameter: 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Physical Form: STRAIGHT. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 3439-01-017-2792 still in active supply?

NSN 3439-01-017-2792 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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