BS 639:1986

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Information to be supplied by the purchaser
3. Classification
4. Dimensions and tolerances
5. Covering
6. Electrode identification
7. Initial tests
8. Quality control
9. Periodic check tests
10. Retests
11. Packing, storage and marking
Appendices
A. Examples of electrode classification
B. Characteristics of electrode coverings
C. Method for the determination of nominal
     electrode efficiency
D. Weld metal tests
E. Transverse bend tests
F. Safety references
Tables
1. Designation for tensile properties
2. First digit for an impact value
3. Second digit for an impact value
4. Welding current and voltage conditions
5. Nominal lengths of electrodes
6. Test results for example (a)
7. Test results for example (b)
8. Welding details
9. Welding procedures for preparation of bend test
     pieces
Figures
1. Preparation of weld metal test pieces
2. Weld geometry
3. Tensile test specimen
4. Method of making transverse bend test piece and
     cutting of specimens
5. Groove in preparation for deposition of sealing
     run
6. Transverse bend test on butt weld specimen

Electrode classification, dimensions, covering identification, initial tests, quality control, periodic check tests, packing, storage and marking. Appendices on characteristics of electrode coverings, methods of test and safety references.