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  • ED030007

    Mig Wire Flux-cored 045 33lb Spool E71 (FCAW-G) oe...

    ED030007

    $7.89/lb
  • S249408-029

    Mig Wire OEM Hobart Fabcor 86R 035 Metal Core 33lb...

    S249408-029

    $7.41/lb
  • CWT316L32
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    Tig Rod Stainless Steel ER316L 3.2 mm 10lb Tube

    CWT316L32

    $17.74/lb
  • CWT309L25
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    Tig Rod Stainless Steel ER309L 2.5 mm 10lb Tube

    CWT309L25

    $13.80/lb
  • CWT309L16
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    Tig Rod Stainless Steel ER309L 1.6mm 10lb Tube

    CWT309L16

    $18.04/lb
  • CWT308L25
    Red Seal Product

    Tig Rod Stainless Steel ER308L 2.5mm 10lb Tube

    CWT308L25

    $15.42/lb
  • NEX404303516
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    Mig Wire 4043 OEM Nexal Aluminum 035 16 lb Spool

    NEX404303516

    $11.92/lb
  • ED033312

    Stick Electrode OEM Lincoln Excalibur 7018-1Mr 2.5...

    ED033312

    $17.12/kg
  • 5500323000

    Stick Electrode OEM Esab Ok55 7018-1 14" 3.2mm Ste...

    5500323000

    $16.32/kg
  • JOW63-045

    Mig Wire OEM Josef Ow63 .045 Flux Core Hard facing...

    JOW63-045

    $44.67/kg
  • S116532-089

    Stick Electrode OEM Hobart Pipemaster 60 6010 14" ...

    S116532-089

    $8.87/lb
  • NEX535633236
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    Tig Rod 5356 OEM Nexal 2.5mm 3/32 10 lb Tube Alum...

    NEX535633236

    $10.66/lb
  • ER70S2-18

    Tig Rod Mild Steel 70S-2 3.2mm 10lb Tube Steel

    ER70S2-18

    $11.93/lb
  • ER70S2-116

    Tig Rod Mild Steel 70S-2 1.6mm 10lb Tube Steel

    ER70S2-116

    $12.82/lb
  • CWT308L16
    Red Seal Product

    Tig Rod Stainless Steel ER308L 1.6mm 10lb Tube

    CWT308L16

    $15.60/lb
  • 5500504000

    Stick Electrode OEM Esab Ok55 7018-1 18" 5.0mm Ste...

    5500504000

    $18.70/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