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  • VAN6402-3200

    Tungsten Thoriated 2% 1/8 X7 Red For SS And Mild S...

    VAN6402-3200

    $74.72/pak
  • VAN6402-2400

    Tungsten Thoriated 2% 3/32 X7 Red For SS And Mild ...

    VAN6402-2400

    $42.46/pak
  • T532X7E3
    Red Seal Product

    Tungsten E3 5/32 X7 Purple For Stainless Steel And...

    T532X7E3

    $118.06/pak
  • SF2-24

    Brazing Rod Silfoss 2% 2.4mm 25lb Tube

    SF2-24

    $34.50/lb
  • Coming Soon

    Tig Rod Tool Steel UTP H13 1.6mm 4.5kg Tube

    ERH13-116

    $138.00/kg
  • 180424R15A
    Red Seal Product

    Tig Rod 4043 OEM Esab Ok Aluminum 2.4mm 5kg Tube

    180424R15A

    $39.82/kg
  • T332X7PUR

    Tungsten Pure 3/32X7 Green Aluminum

    T332X7PUR

    $39.76/pak
  • T1167GL

    Tungsten 1.5% Lanthanated Gold 1/16" x 7" 10pc/pac...

    T1167GL

    $17.92/pak
  • T040X7TH2

    Tungsten Thoriated 2% .040 X7 Red For SS And Mild ...

    T040X7TH2

    $12.92/pak
  • T0207G72

    Tungsten Thoriated .020x7" Red 2% for Mild and Sta...

    T0207G72

    $3.36/pak
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    Brazing Rod Flux Coated 1.6mm 56% Orange 1/4lb Tub...

    LUC98120

    $57.68/pak
  • ED231012

    Stick Electrode OEM Arcweld 7018-1 528Mr 2.5mm Dc ...

    ED231012

    $18.16/kg
  • ED031448

    Mig Wire OEM Lincoln Nr-211-Mp .030 Flux Core Gasl...

    ED031448

    $28.22/lb
  • AVE59794
    Red Seal Product

    Stick Electrode OEM Avesta E316L Ac/Dc 3.2mm Stain...

    AVE59794

    $65.30/kg
  • AVE59451
    Red Seal Product

    Tig Rod OEM Avesta ER316L 3.2mm 4.54kg Tube Stainl...

    AVE59451

    $41.47/kg
  • AVE59431
    Red Seal Product

    Tig Rod OEM Avesta ER316L 2.5mm 4.54kg Tube Stainl...

    AVE59431

    $40.96/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