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Submerged Arc Welding Flux GJ-431
GJ-431

Submerged Arc Welding Flux GJ-431

Fused Flux

  • GB/T5293-2018(S49A2-SU34)

Basic Information

  • BASICITY :

    1.1

  • GRAIN SIZE :

    10-40mesh

  • PACKAGING :

    25 kg plastic valve bags, 500/1000 kg large bags

Application

  • 01GUJIN

    When applied with welding wire such as H08A, H08MnA, H10Mn2 or H10MnSi, HJ431 can weld low carbon steel and some low alloy steel like 16Mn and 15MnV, as well as ships, boilers and low pressure vessels.

  • 02GUJIN

    It can also be used for electroslag welding and copper welding.

  • 03GUJIN

    Stable arc: It can maintain a very stable arc whether under DC or AC power supply, especially suitable for AC power.

  • 04GUJIN

    Excellent slag detachability: After the weld cools, the slag will automatically curl up and can be removed with a light tap, which greatly improves the slag cleaning efficiency.

  • 05GUJIN

    Beautiful weld formation: The weld surface is smooth and flat with fine and uniform lines.

Main constituents

SiO₂ + TiO₂ CaO + MgO Al₂O₃ + MnO₂ CaF₂
40–45 7–14 35–42 3–17

Mechanical Properties of Deposited Metal

Wire electrodes used Yield strength ≥ MPa Tensile strength ≥ MPa Elongation8%≥% Impactvalues≥J (CVN)
+20°C -20°C -40°C
EL8 ≥330 ≥415 ≥22 100 40 —
EM12K ≥390 ≥415 ≥22 110 50 —
SU34 550 450 30 — 100 —

NOTE

  • Drying temperature: 300°C–350°C

  • Holding time: 2 hours

  • Storage: After drying, it should be placed in an incubator at 100°C–150°C and taken as needed.

  • Exposure time: The exposure time in the air should not exceed 4 hours; otherwise, it needs to be dried again.

  • Strictly prohibited: Use flux that is damp, caked, or mixed with foreign objects.

WHY US

Consistent Quality, Direct Factory Pricing.

  • TECHNOLOGY
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    TECHNOLOGY

    100% batch consistency ensured by our advanced in-house QA lab.

  • EXPERIENCE
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    20
    +

    EXPERIENCE

    20+ years mastering SAW metallurgical synergy for heavy industries.

  • OEM SERVICE
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    OEM SERVICE

    Full OEM empowerment, from custom formulations to private labeling.

  • MANUFACTURING SCALE
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    MANUFACTURING SCALE

    Massive automated capacity to stabilize your bulk supply chain.

  • GLOBAL TRUST
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    GLOBAL TRUST

    Long-term partner to hundreds of industrial conglomerates worldwide.

FAQ

How do you prevent the agglomerated flux from absorbing moisture during long-distance sea freight?

Moisture control is critical for submerged‑arc welding fluxes. Our standard packaging is 25‑kilogram multi‑layer kraft paper bags lined with heavy‑duty moisture‑proof plastic bags. For extreme environments or ultra‑low hydrogen requirements (such as H5 grade), we can also provide custom heavy‑duty aluminium foil vacuum packaging. All goods are stacked on wooden pallets and tightly wrapped with multiple layers of industrial shrink film to ensure 100% dryness upon arrival at the port.

We are fabricating API 5L X70 pipes. Can we use standard neutral fluxes like GJ-301?

No. For High-Grade Oil & Gas pipeline fabrication (such as API X60 to X70), standard neutral fluxes like 301 or active fluxes like 501 are not suitable, as they cannot guarantee the required extreme low-temperature impact toughness. You must use our dedicated pipeline-grade Fluoride-Basic agglomerated flux, GJ-101Q (or GJ-101G), combined with Mo/Ni-alloyed wires (e.g., EA2 or S3Ni1Mo).This combination ensures zero loss of alloying elements and guarantees impact values of ≥27J(or much higher) at -40°C to -50°C.

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ) and typical delivery time for a 20ft container?

Our standard MOQ for international orders is normally 5 tons per item. For a full 20‑foot FCL container, the loading capacity is usually 24 tons subject to container space constraints, and it can reach 27 tons without pallets. A 40HQ high‑cube container can hold a maximum of 28 tons. Backed by our robust production capacity, we can finish production, quality inspection and packaging within 7‑10 days upon receiving the deposit, and deliver the goods to major Chinese ports such as Qingdao Port or Tianjin Port.

Our workshop wants to save time and energy. Is there a way to use the agglomerated flux directly without the re-baking process?

Yes! We fully understand that re-baking costs time and electricity. For customers who want to skip this step, we highly recommend selecting our Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil Vacuum Packaging. The flux is vacuum-sealed immediately after high-temperature manufacturing. When you open the bag in your workshop, the flux is in a 100% factory-dry state and can be poured directly into the welding hopper for immediate use.

Our steel plates have light rust and mill scale, and we cannot perfectly sandblast all of them before welding. Which flux can prevent porosity in this situation?

For structural steel with surface impurities like rust, oil, or mill scale, standard neutral or high-basic fluxes will likely cause porosity. You need our GJ-501A (Aluminate-Rutile Active Flux). It features a highly active deoxidizing slag system that offers exceptional tolerance to surface contaminants. This allows you to achieve flawless, X-ray quality welds at high speeds without rigorous pre-weld grinding, significantly boosting your shop floor efficiency.

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