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  • 242200947

    Dual shield R-70 Ultra E70T-IC-DH8 Flux Core 3/32 ...

    242200947

    $16.86/kg
  • 1A50136910

    Wire Ok 12.50 ER70S .052 18 kg Aristorod Esab

    1A50136910

    $13.16/kg
  • 181540R15A

    Tig Rod 5356 OEM Esab OK Aluminum 4.0mm 5 kg Tube

    181540R15A

  • 181532R15A

    Tig Rod 5356 OEM Esab Ok Aluminum 3.2mm 5kg Tube

    181532R15A

  • 181524R15A

    Tig Rod 5356 OEM Esab Ok Aluminum 2.5mm 5kg Tube

    181524R15A

  • 181512215A

    Mig Welding Wire Aluminum 5356 .045 Esab Ok Autrod...

    181512215A

  • 181509243A

    Mig Wire 5356 OEM Esab Ok Autrod Aluminum .035 7....

    181509243A

  • 181509215A

    Mig Welding Wire Aluminum 5356 .035 Esab Ok Autrod...

    181509215A

    $51.32/kg
  • 180432R15A

    Tig Rod 4043 OEM Esab Ok Aluminum 3.2mm 5kg Tube

    180432R15A

  • 180409215A

    Mig Welding Wire Aluminum 4043 .035 Esab Ok Autrod...

    180409215A

    $49.81/kg
  • 165316R150

    Tig Rod OEM Esab Ok ER309L 1.6mm Stainless 5kg Tub...

    165316R150

    $62.78/kg
  • 1651119820

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

    1651119820

    $59.36/kg
  • 163040R150

    Tig Rod OEM Esab OK ER316L 4.0mm Stainless 5kg Tub...

    163040R150

    $60.48/kg
  • 163024R150

    Tig Rod OEM Esab Ok ER316L 2.5mm Stainless 5kg Tub...

    163024R150

    $59.81/kg
  • 163016R150

    Tig Rod OEM Esab Ok ER316L 1.6mm Stainless 5kg Tub...

    163016R150

    $61.40/kg
  • 1612099820

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

    1612099820

    $46.20/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