Esab 242206373 Coreshield 8 E71T-8 Flux-cored Wire 5/64 in 25 Lb

Product Description

The ESAB 242206373 is a self-shielded, flux-cored welding wire classified E71T-8, available in a 5/64 inch (2.0 mm) diameter on a 25 lb spool. Coreshield 8 is engineered for all-position welding on structural carbon steel, operating without external shielding gas. This makes it well-suited for outdoor job sites where wind and variable conditions would disrupt gas-shielded processes. The wire meets AWS D1.1 and D1.8 Seismic Supplement requirements, satisfying the AWS 'D' designator for critical structural welds. Licensed welding professionals and certified structural fabricators are the primary end users of this consumable.

Coreshield 8 is used in structural steel fabrication and erection, particularly on applications governed by seismic welding standards including FEMA 353, AWS D1.1, and AWS D1.8. Its self-shielded design makes it a strong fit for field welding of structural connections, beam-to-column joints, and other critical weld joints where portability and outdoor operation are required. The all-position classification allows use in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead orientations, covering the range of positions encountered in structural ironwork.

Key Features

• E71T-8 classification — all-position, self-shielded flux-cored wire
• Meets AWS D1.1 and D1.8 Seismic Supplement requirements including the AWS 'D' designator
• No external shielding gas required — suitable for outdoor and field welding environments
• 5/64 inch (2.0 mm) diameter for structural deposition rates
• Seismic-certified for critical weld applications per FEMA 353 guidelines
• 25 lb spool packaging for extended production runs

Compatibility

Designed for welding mild steels and structural carbon steels in applications governed by AWS D1.1 or AWS D1.8 Seismic Supplement, including single-pass and multiple-pass weld procedures on structural steel assemblies.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation of this consumable should be performed by a qualified welder or certified welding professional following applicable AWS and site-specific welding procedure specifications (WPS). Before loading the spool, confirm wire feeder drive roll type and groove size are matched to the 5/64 inch diameter and flux-cored wire profile. Self-shielded flux-cored wires require DCEN (electrode negative) polarity on most classifications — verify the WPS and wire manufacturer data sheet before setting machine polarity. Follow all applicable safety guidelines for fume extraction and PPE when welding indoors or in confined spaces.

Technical Specifications

• Wire Classification: E71T-8
• Wire Diameter: 5/64 inch (2.0 mm)
• Spool Weight: 25 pounds
• Shielding Type: Self-shielded (no external gas required)
• Welding Positions: All positions
• Package Dimensions: 12.75 inches (L) x 12 inches (W) x 4.25 inches (H)
• Unit of Measure: Pound
• Minimum Order Quantity: 25

Standard Information

• Brand: ESAB
• Manufacturer Part Number: 242206373