DMF RW-1016, Parts & Service Manual

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DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. RW-1016
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4.1.7 Welding Information
****WARNING****
Select components of RW-1016 Railgear assemblies have been
hot dip galvanized. DMF recommends grinding off the galvanized
coating to raw steel where welding is required.
For vehicles with installed wireless Railgear controls, remove all
electrical and antenna connections from the Cervis base unit
before welding on vehicle or attached railgear components.

Dual Shield Wire spec.

AWS E71T-1

Low Hydrogen spec.

AWS E-7018
Low Hydrogen Electrodes (AWS E-7018)
Manufacturer Equivalent Rod
Air Products AP-7018, 7018IP
Airco 7018C, 7018-A1
Arcos Ductilend 70
Air Products 170-LA, SW-47,616
Chemtron 170-LA, SW-47,616
Hobart 718, 718-SR
Marquette 7018
McKay Co 7018
Reid-Avery 7018
Uniblaze 7018
Westinghouse Wiz-18
Lincoln Jetweld LH-70
Table 4.1.5 Manufacturer Equivalent Welding Rod
4.1.8 Bolt Torque Specifications
See following page for recommended torque specifications.