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38 Products

Stick Electrodes for Inspection-Quality Welds on Steel

These electrodes are low hydrogen for X-ray quality welds. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		5 lbs.	50 lbs.
E7018



	1/8"	14"	70,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A416	000000	0000000

Stick Electrodes for Stainless Steel

The flux coating on these electrodes produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

E308L—E308L electrodes are for 201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 305, and 308 stainless steel. They create welds that work well at cryogenic temperatures.

E309L—E309L electrodes are for 309 stainless steel. They can also be used for other stainless steel where pre- and post-heat treatments aren’t possible, as well as for joining dissimilar metals.

E310—E310 electrodes are for 310 stainless steel in wrought and cast form. They’re commonly used in heat shields, furnace parts, and ducting applications.

E312—E312 electrodes are for 316L or 318 stainless steel. They are often used to weld wrought and cast alloys, and for joining dissimilar metal.

E316L—E316L electrodes are for 316 stainless steel. They are often used on food-processing equipment, chemical equipment, and for welds on molybdenum-bearing steels.

E330—E330 electrodes are for wrought and cast forms of 330 stainless steel, when heat and scale resistance is needed. They’re often used for heat treatment and in furnace environments.

E410—E410 electrodes are for 410 stainless steel. They are commonly used for surfacing steel mill rolls, furnace and burner parts, and turbine parts.

E2209—E2209 electrodes are for 2209 stainless steel. They have excellent stress resistance, and are often used in offshore oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical applications.

E320LR—E320LR electrodes are for 320 stainless steel.

E347—E347 electrodes are for 321 and 347 stainless steel. They are good for vertical, overhead, and horizontal welding.

	Dia.	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		1/2 lb.	1 lb.	5 lbs.
E308L



		1/8"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A194	—	000000	000000


		E309L



				1/8"	12"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A659	—	00000	00000


				E310



						1/8"	14"	80,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A458	—	00000	00000


						E312



								1/8"	14"	95,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A461	—	00000	00000


								E316L



										1/8"	12"	70,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A204	—	00000	00000


										E330



												1/8"	14"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A983	—	00000	000000


												E410



														1/8"	14"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A451	—	—	00000


														E2209



																1/8"	14"	100,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A455	—	00000	00000


																E320LR



																		1/8"	14"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A985	000000	00000	000000


																		E347



	1/8"																		14"	75,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A987	—	00000	00000

Stick Electrodes for Inspection-Quality Welds on Steel Pipe

The flux coating on these electrodes produces good stability, speed, and welding performance. They’re often used in the pipe welding industry and produce X-ray quality welds in all positions.

You should match or exceed the tensile strength of the material you’re welding.

E7010-P1 and E8010-P1—E7010-P1 and E8010-P1 electrodes are good for vertical-down welding.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		5 lbs.	50 lbs.
E6010



	1/8"	14"	60,000	DCEP	15	7973A404	000000	0000000


	E7010-P1



			1/8"	14"	70,000	DCEP	15	7973A481	—	000000


			E8010-P1



					1/8"	14"	80,000	DCEP	15	7973A482	—	000000

Stick Electrodes for Steel

E6013 is excellent for joining misaligned pieces and welding thin metal under low heat. It deposits easily and smoothly. The flux coating on these electrodes produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		1 lb.	5 lbs.
E6013



	1/8"	14"	60,000	AC, DCEP, DCEN	10	7973A408	000000	000000

Stick Electrodes for Vertical and Overhead Welding on Steel

Since they solidify quickly, these E6011 electrodes can be used for vertical and overhead welding. They work best with an AC power source. Their flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		1 lb.	5 lbs.	50 lbs.
E6011



	1/8"	14"	60,000	AC, DCEP	15	7973A406	000000	000000	0000000

Stick Electrodes for AC Power Source for Inspection-Quality Welds on Steel

These electrodes are designed for optimum performance when used with an AC power source. They are low hydrogen for X-ray quality welds. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		1 lb.	5 lbs.
E7018



	1/8"	14"	70,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A421	000000	000000

Stick Electrodes for Joining Dissimilar Irons and Steels

Join gray iron, ductile iron, malleable iron, and alloy cast iron to themselves, to each other, and to mild steel. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		0.5 lb.	1 lb.	5 lbs.
ENiFe-CI



	1/8"	12"	84,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A251	000000	000000	0000000

Stick Electrodes for Aluminum

Weld aluminum 3003, 3004, 5052, 6061, and 6063 with these E4043 electrodes. They’re good for welding dissimilar grades of aluminum and heat-treated aluminum parts. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

						0.5 lb.		1 lb.		5 lbs.
	Dia.	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		Pkg.		Pkg.		Pkg.
E4043



		1/8"	12"	14,000	DCEP	30	7973A174	000000	7973A645	000000	7973A372	000000

Stick Electrodes for Cutting and Chamfering

These electrodes have a flux coating that produces good stability, speed, and performance when cutting and chamfering.

Lg.	For Cutting	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		1 lb.	5 lbs.



1/8"	12"	Cast Iron, Steel	AC, DCEN	10	7973A821	000000	000000

Stick Electrodes for Joining Cast Iron to Steel and Stainless Steel

Made of 85% pure nickel, these electrodes join cast iron to itself, and to mild steel and stainless steel. Their welds are easily machinable due to their high nickel content. They’re often used to repair castings. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		0.5 lb.	1 lb.	5 lbs.
ENi-CI



	1/8"	12"	65,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A241	000000	000000	0000000

Stick Electrodes for Copper, Brass, and Bronze

Weld copper, brass, and bronze with these electrodes. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

ECuSn-C—ECuSn-C electrodes are commonly used for metallic carbon arc welding of brass, bronze, and copper to themselves, and to mild steel, stainless steel, and cast iron.

ECuAl-A2—ECuAl-A2 electrodes are great for repairing all grades of aluminum bronze. They resist corrosion, erosion, metal-to-metal wear, and formation of cavities.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		0.5 lb.	1 lb.	5 lbs.
ECuSn-C



	1/8"	12"	50,000	AC, DCEN	10	7973A231	000000	000000	0000000


	ECuAl-A2



			1/8"	14"	77,000	DCEP	15	7973A49	00000	00000	—

Stick Electrodes for Nickel

Weld nickel with these electrodes.

ENiCrFe-3—ENiCrFe-3 electrodes weld nickel alloys to themselves and to steel and stainless steel. Welds made with these electrodes have excellent wear resistance in high-heat applications and are often used in surfacing and clad-side welding.

ENiCrMo-4—ENiCrMo-4 electrodes weld nickel alloys to themselves and to stainless steel. Their welds have excellent resistance to corrosion, pitting, and stress cracking.

						0.5 lb.		1 lb.		5 lbs.
	Dia.	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		Pkg.		Pkg.		Pkg.
ENiCrFe-3



		1/8"	14"	80,000	DCEP	15	7973A852	000000	7973A853	000000	7973A854	0000000


		ENiCrMo-4



				1/8"	14"	106,000	DCEP	15	7973A881	00000	7973A882	00000	7973A883	000000

Increased-Penetration Fast-Deposit Stick Electrodes for Steel

These electrodes penetrate deeper into the base material for higher-quality welds than standard fast-deposit stick electrodes for steel. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		5 lbs.	50 lbs.
E7024



	1/8"	14"	70,000	AC, DCEP, DCEN	9	7973A402	000000	0000000

Fast-Deposit Stick Electrodes for Steel

Make welds quickly with these fast-melting electrodes. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

						1 lb.		5 lbs.		50 lbs.
	Dia.	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		Pkg.		Pkg.		Pkg.
E7014



		1/8"	14"	70,000	AC, DCEP, DCEN	10	7973A136	000000	7973A137	000000	7973A559	0000000

Wear-Resistant Stick Electrodes for Steel and Stainless Steel

Increase the wear resistance of your base metal, or restore a worn-down surface with these electrodes. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Hardness	Approx. Rods per lb.		1 lb.	5 lbs.



1/8"	12"	132,000	AC, DCEP	Rockwell C55	15	7973A649	000000	000000

Stick Electrodes for Joining Dissimilar Steels and Stainless Steels

The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		1 lb.	5 lbs.



1/8"	12"	132,000	AC, DCEP	10	7973A781	000000	000000

Stick Electrodes for Nonmachinable Welds on Cast Iron

These nickel-free electrodes make nonmachinable welds. They’re often used on machine bases, furnace grates, and exhaust manifolds. The flux coating produces good stability, speed, and welding performance.

	Lg.	Tensile Strength, psi	Welding Current Designation	Approx. Rods per lb.		1 lb.	5 lbs.
ESt



	1/8"	12"	62,000	AC, DCEP, DCEN	15	7973A261	000000	000000