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  • ER80SD2-116

    Tig Rod ER80Sd2- 1/16" Exocor 36" 10lb Tube

    ER80SD2-116

    $11.88/lb
  • ER70S225-1

    Tig Rod Mild Steel 70S-2 2.5mm 1lb Tube Steel

    ER70S225-1

    $13.78/lb
  • ER70S204536

    Mild Steel Tig Rod 70S2 .045 X36"

    ER70S204536

    $12.28/lb
  • ER70S203536

    Tig Rod Mild Steel 70S2 035 X36"

    ER70S203536

    $9.50/lb
  • Coming Soon

    Electrode Coated 182 5/32 ENiCrFe-3 .156 10lb Can

    EIN182-532

    $70.60/lb
  • EIN182-332

    Electrode Inconel 182 3/32 10 lb can

    EIN182-332

    $56.42/lb
  • Coming Soon

    Electrode Coated 182 1/8 ENiCrFe-3 .156 10lb Can

    EIN182-18

    $93.02/lb
  • EDS30775

    Superarc La-90 Er80S-D2 .035 44lb Steel Spool Lin...

    EDS30775

    $10.86/lb
  • EDM23447433

    Mig Wire OEM Murex 309Lsi .035 25lb Spool Stainles...

    EDM23447433

    $11.86/lb
  • EDM23447133

    Mig Wire OEM Murex 308Lsi .035 25lb Spool Stainles...

    EDM23447133

  • ED700145

    Mig Wire 5356 OEM Lincoln Super Glaze Aluminum .03...

    ED700145

    $16.18/lb
  • ED700115

    Super Glaze 4043 .035 20 lb Spool

    ED700115

    $14.62/lb
  • ED561178

    Mig Wire S6 .035 500 lb Drum Super Arc Lincoln Ste...

    ED561178

    $7.04/lb
  • ED561137

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

    ED561137

    $24.76/ea
  • ED561011

    L50 045 70S6 Wire 44lb Fibre Spool Lincoln

    ED561011

    $6.50/lb
  • ED561007

    L56 .045 70S6 Wire 44lb Fibre Spool Lincoln

    ED561007

    $6.70/lb

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