Product Comparison: Stick Electrodes - Mild and Low Alloy Steels
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Trade NameAWS ClassPolarityDescription
Fast Freeze, Out-of-Position, Mild Steel Stick Electrodes
Fleetweld 22E6022ACDeveloped specifically for roof decking and other applications where burnthrough spot welding on sheet metal is required. Fleetweld® 22 is great for galvanized or plated steel, as well as on steel that is painted or dirty.
Fleetweld 35LSE6011ACGreat for making tack welds under Innershield® deposits. Use Fleetweld® 35LS with confidence on plated, dirty, painted, or greasy steel. It's an outstanding stick choice for AC pipe welding, for applications that require deep penetration, and in jobs where x-ray quality welds are required.
Fleetweld 35E6011ACOperators consistently give this electrode high marks. This quality Lincoln product is a proven performer for AC pipe welding applications and sheet metal welding. Fleetweld® 35 is a great electrode to use on jobs where the steel isn’t clean.
Fleetweld 180E6011ACGot a small AC welder? Here's your electrode! Fleetweld® 180 offers excellent arc stability for excellent performance with power sources as low as 50V open-circuit voltage (OCV). A great stick electrode with the ability to start easily on low open circuit voltage welders.
Fast-Fill, High Deposition, Mild Steel Stick Electrodes
Jetweld 1E7024-1ACWhen the project involves large welds, you can’t pick a more user-friendly electrode! Operators appreciate Jetweld® 1’s smooth bead and high deposition rates. A great general purpose electrode for single or multi-pass applications.
Jetweld 2E6027ACWhen the job demands x-ray quality welds, high deposition rates, and excellent wash-in, reach for Jetweld® 2. We’ve designed Jetweld® 2 for peak performance on multiple pass welds, and fast-fill single pass welds.
Fill Freeze, High Speed, Mild Steel Stick Electrodes
Fleetweld 37E6013ACHere’s a terrific all-position electrode for low amp welding on sheet metal - especially in applications where appearance is important. We’ve designed Fleetweld® 37 for excellent performance with smaller AC welders with low open-circuit voltages. It’s an excellent choice for jobs involving irregular or short welds that require a change in position.
Fleetweld 47E7014ACFleetweld® 47 features high deposition rates for fast performance. Operators love this easy-to-use, all-position electrode! Choose Fleetweld® 47 for sheet metal lap joints and fillet welds, general purpose plate welding and maintenance jobs.
Low Hydrogen, Mild Steel Stick Electrodes
Excalibur 7018 MRE7018 H4RACThere’s a long list of reasons why operators are so loyal to Excalibur 7018 MR. They tell us they love the clean puddle, the square coating burnoff, the easy all-position handling and the excellent wash-in characteristics. It’s a terrific choice for jobs that involve steels with poor weldability.
Excalibur 7018-1 MRE7018-1 H4RACWhen the job involves critical, out-of-position welding, reach for Lincoln Electric’s Excalibur® 7018-1 MR. It offers a beautifully clean weld puddle, uniform slag follow, and superior wash-in with no undercutting. Also great for welding on steels with marginal weldability.
Excalibur 7028E7028 H8ACExcalibur® 7028 is a low hydrogen electrode designed for high deposition welding applications in the flat and horizontal positions. Excalibur® is Lincoln Electric’s premium line of low hydrogen electrodes featuring excellent slag release, arc stability, resistance to starting porosity, and puddle control.
Jet-LH 78 MRE7018 H4RACGreat for jobs on mild steel and some high-strength low-alloy steels. It also tolerates high sulfur and high silicon steels. Jet-LH® 78 MR features higher tensile strength for the stress-relieved properties.
Jetweld LH-70E7018 H4RACA top-choice electrode for welding on thick sections and restrained joints when cracking is an issue. It’s also a good call when the project involves hard-to-weld steels. Jetweld® LH-70 also offers high deposition rates.
Lincoln 7018ACE7018 H8ACAC? DC? This electrode performs beautifully either way! Lincoln® 7018AC is a great choice for low open circuit voltage AC power sources. Cold restrikes are no problem with this versatile, all-position electrode.
Low Hydrogen, Low Alloy Steel Stick Electrodes
Excalibur 7018-A1 MRE7018-A1-H4RACExcalibur® 7018-A1 MR is a low hydrogen stick electrode designed for all-position welding of 0.5% molybdenum low alloy steels. A smooth arc, excellent strike and re-strike capabilities, self-peeling slag and extremely low spatter levels make Excalibur® the industry’s premium brand of low hydrogen electrodes. For a low alloy, low hydrogen electrode with industry-leading arc performance and operability - choose Excalibur® 7018-A1 MR.
Excalibur 8018-B2 MRE8018-B2-H4RACExcalibur® 8018-B2 MR is a low hydrogen stick electrode designed for all-position welding of 1.25% chromium, 0.5% molybdenum low alloy steels. A smooth arc, excellent strike and re-strike capabilities, self-peeling slag and extremely low spatter levels make Excalibur® the industry’s premium brand of low hydrogen electrodes. For a low alloy, low hydrogen electrode with industry-leading arc performance and operability - choose Excalibur® 8018-B2 MR.
Excalibur 8018-C1 MRE8018-C1 H4RACExcalibur® 8018-C1 MR is the ideal moisture resistant electrode for welding on equipment and pipe that transport liquid ammonia, propane and other gases. An excellent all-position electrode for applications requiring a nominal 2-1/4% nickel deposit.
Excalibur 8018-C3 MRE8018-C3 H4RACExcalibur® 8018-C3 MR is a 1% nickel all position electrode for fabrication or repair of 1% nickel steels, as well as a wide variety of other low alloy and carbon steels.
Excalibur 9018-B3 MRE9018-B3-H4RACExcalibur® 9018-B3 MR is a low hydrogen stick electrode designed for all-position welding of 2.25% chromium, 1% molybdenum low alloy steels. A smooth arc, excellent strike and re-strike capabilities, self-peeling slag and extremely low spatter levels make Excalibur® the industry’s premium brand of low hydrogen electrodes. For a low alloy, low hydrogen electrode with industry-leading arc performance and operability - choose Excalibur® 9018-B3 MR.
Excalibur 9018M MRE9018M H4RDC+Excalibur® 9018M MR is intended for welding high strength steels of 90,000 psi (620 MPa) tensile strength and higher.
Excalibur 10018-D2 MRE10018-D2 H4RDC+Excalibur® 10018-D2 MR is a low hydrogen stick electrode designed for all-position welding of a variety of carbon-manganese, chromium-molybdenum and low alloy steels. A smooth arc, excellent strike and re-strike capabilities, self-peeling slag and extremely low spatter levels make Excalibur® the industry’s premium brand of low hydrogen electrodes. For a low hydrogen electrode capable of exceeding 690 MPa (100 ksi) tensile strength - choose Excalibur® 10018-D2 MR.
Excalibur 11018M MRE11018M-H4RDC+Excalibur® 11018M MR is designed primarily for joining high strength steel types in the as-welded or stress relieved conditions with excellent low temperature impact properties and robust welding procedures. All-position welding, except vertical down.
Excalibur 8018-B2 XF MRE8018-B2 H4RACExcalibur® 8018-B2 XF MR is a low hydrogen stick electrode capable of producing low X-factor deposits (X<15) for welding of 1.25% chromium, 0.5% molybdenum low alloy steels. A smooth arc, excellent strike and re-strike capabilities, self-peeling slag and extremely low spatter levels make Excalibur® the industry’s premium brand of low hydrogen electrodes. For a low alloy, low hydrogen electrode designed to resist temper embrittlement in high temperature service - choose Excalibur® 8018-B2 XF MR.
Fast Freeze, Out-of-Position Pipe Welding, Mild Steel and Low Alloy Steel Stick Electrodes
Fleetweld 5P+E6010DC+Lincoln’s Fleetweld® 5P+ is ideal for steel that’s less than 100% clean. It’s a first choice for pipe welding, and vertical-up and overhead plate welding. This electrode is a long-time favorite among operators who handle cross-country and in-plant pipe welding.
Fleetweld 5PE6010DC+Fleetweld® 5P is a great choice for welding on dirty, rusty, greasy or painted steel - especially in vertical or overhead applications.
Shield-Arc 70+E8010-GDC+Here’s an electrode that makes short work of even the most challenging high silicon pipe applications! Shield Arc 70+ is an outstanding choice for API 5LX-56 through X-70 grade pipe, as well as for a wide range of sheet metal welding assignments.
Shield-Arc 85E7010-A1DC+Need a reliable, all-position stick electrode? Here’s your electrode! Shield-Arc 85 produces a 70,000 psi, 1/2% molybdenum weld deposit for use on 1/2% molybdenum pipe steels and API 5LX-42 through X-56 line pipe.
Shield-Arc 90E9010-GDC+An all-position pipe electrode that’s a great choice when the task is vertical down welding on API 5LX-70 through X-80 pipe. SA-90 also performs well in situations where low hydrogen processes are not practical, and when welding on dirty steels.
Shield-Arc HYP+E7010-GDC+Tendency for “fingernailing” and electrode sticking have been virtually eliminated! Designed for all passes of API 5LX-52 through X-65 high strength pipe. Provides the welder with a clean, visible weld puddle and superior puddle control.