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  • 180416R15A
    Red Seal Product

    Tig Rod 4043 OEM Esab Ok Aluminum 1.6mm 5kg Tube

    180416R15A

    $44.46/kg
  • T116X7PUR

    Tungsten Pure 1/16X7 Green Aluminum

    T116X7PUR

    $17.36/pak
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    Tig Rod ER2209 2.5mm (3/32) 4.54 kg Box

    AVE59426

    $80.26/kg
  • VAN6188-2400

    Stick Electrode Bonarc 7018 2.5mm Steel

    VAN6188-2400

    $12.60/kg
  • AVE59628
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    Stick Electrode OEM Avesta E309L Ac/Dc 4.0mm Stain...

    AVE59628

    $58.06/kg
  • 5500404000

    Stick Electrode OEM Esab Ok55 7018-1 18" 4.0mm Ste...

    5500404000

    $18.42/kg
  • 181516242A
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    Mig Wire 5356 OEM Esab Ok Autrod Aluminum 1/16 9.0...

    181516242A

    $32.45/kg
  • JA4032

    Stick Electrode OEM Josef A40 3.2mm 2.5kg Tube Box...

    JA4032

    $71.15/kg
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    Stick Electrode OEM Josef S165 1.6mm Steel Hi Stre...

    JS165-16

    $44.66/kg
  • 35EA12982V

    Mig Wire Stainless Steel Fluxcore E309LMoT1-1 .045...

    35EA12982V

    $100.35/kg
  • VAN6910-2006

    Mig Wire Bonarc 70S-6 .023 Steel Solid 15kg Spool ...

    VAN6910-2006

    $12.86/kg
  • NEX53560305
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    Nexal OEM Mig Wire Aluminum 5356 030 5lb spool

    NEX53560305

    $14.10/lb
  • JC3225

    Stick Electrode OEM Josef C32 2.5mm Cast Iron

    JC3225

    $142.88/kg
  • H75A50

    Brazing Rod OEM Josef H75 5.0mm Hard facing 15kg C...

    H75A50

    $100.00/kg
  • 1651099820

    Mig Wire ER309Lsi OEM Esab Ok Autrod Hi Silicon .0...

    1651099820

    $60.73/kg
  • 1612119820

    Mig Wire ER308Lsi OEM Esab Ok Autrod Hi Silicon .0...

    1612119820

    $44.97/kg

What is welding wire primarily used for?

Welding wire is primarily used in processes such as mig welding (Metal Inert Gas), MAG welding (Metal Active Gas), flux core welding (FCAW) and metal core welding (MCAW), and gasless flux core wire.

These processes utilize a continuous wire electrode that is fed through a welding gun, and it is often accompanied by a shielding gas to protect the weld from atmospheric contamination.

Applications for Welding Wire

Welding Wire is commonly used on all metals, steel, stainless steel and aluminum in industrial applications for high-speed and automated welding processes, such as automotive and manufacturing. MIG welding is widely used in the automotive industry for manufacturing components such as body panels, frames, and exhaust systems.

In the manufacturing industry it is used for the production of structural components, machinery, and fabricated metal products.For construction projects MIG welding is used for tasks such as joining structural steel components, building frameworks, and welding metal pipes. Aerospace applications include fabrication of aircraft components, including fuselage sections and structural elements.

Examples of Welding Wires

  • Mig Wire – E70S-6 wire
  • Flux Core Wire – Hobart Excelarc 71, Lincoln Outershield 71, Esab Dualshield 7100
  • Metal Core Wire – Hobart Fabcor 86R, Lincoln Metalshield MC6, Esab 70C-6M
  • Aluminum Wires – 4043 and 5356
  • Stainless Wires – 308l, 309L, 316L

What are Welding Electrodes primarily used for?

Welding electrodes are commonly used in manual welding processes, such as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or stick welding.

Welders manually hold the electrode and strike an arc to create a weld. Their portability and simplicity make welding electrodes particularly suitable for field welding applications, allowing welders to work efficiently in remote locations.

Applications for Welding Electrode:

Welding electrodes find diverse applications in various industries due to their versatility and manual welding capabilities. In the construction sector, welders commonly use electrodes for joining structural steel components, reinforcing bars, and fabricating metal elements in buildings and infrastructure projects. The repair and maintenance industry heavily relies on electrodes for their adaptability in addressing a wide range of welding tasks on-site.

Metal fabrication shops utilize welding electrodes to create gates, fences, and various structural components. In infrastructure projects, such as the construction of bridges and dams, welding electrodes play a crucial role in manual welding tasks.

Whether for emergency repairs or welding dissimilar metals, welding electrodes offer a practical and effective solution in a wide array of welding applications.

Examples of Welding Electrodes:

  • Steel stick electrodes 6013, 7014, 7018, 7024
  • Stainless stick electrodes 308L, 309L, 316L
  • Aluminum stick electrodes A40