supply of the electrode to size dia 3.15 mm x 450 mmthe electrode to size dia 3.15 mm x 450 mm,the electrode to size dia 3.15 mm x 450 mm length shall be low hydrogen ty pe (basic coated) electrode with good welding characteristics andit shall be suitable f or welding steel of is:2062/latest or equivalent. the electrode shall be approved by rds o under irs class `a4 of irsm 28/2002 to the code eb 532 x h2jx of is:814/91 (`x of the cod e refers to the welding current & voltage conditions as recommended by the electrode manufacturer). the butt welded test specimen prepared using the subject electrode sha ll pass 180 degree transverse bend test (both root & face bends) on testing as per is:36 00-83 part-5 with mandrel dia (d) being 3t (t- thickness of the parent material). the electrode shall be operatable on ac as well as dc in which dc +ve is mandatory. packing condition shall be as per clause 5.1.1 of irs m-28/2002. the pre-heating temperature & dur ation shall be specified on the electrode packets (carton). the shelf life of the electro de shall be 12 months from the date of receipt in stores or 18 months from the date of manufacture, whichever is more. [ warranty period: 12 months after the date of delivery ] [quantity tolerance (+/-): 5 %age , item category : normal , total po value variation permitte d: max 8 lacs ] ] => limited