OK Autrod 12.66 is a copper-coated Mn-Si-alloyed solid wire designed for the mechanised downhill GMAW of pipelines in materials such as API 5L grade 52 to 70. The main application areas are pipelines, compressor stations and associated work in the oil and gas industries. This is an EN 440 G4Si1 type with an improved impurity level to meet the special requirements of this industry. It is supplied on 1 and 5 kg wire spools for use on mechanised pipe welding systems. The wire can be used with both Ar/CO2?mixed gas and pure CO2?shielding gas.