Welders Choice 59804013 E7018 Stick Welding Electrode

Product Description

The WELDERS CHOICE 59804013 is an E7018 low-hydrogen stick welding electrode designed for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) of low-, medium-, and high-carbon steels as well as low-alloy structural steel. Each electrode measures 3/32 inch in diameter and 14 inches in length. The E7018 classification indicates a tensile strength of 70,000 psi and an all-position-capable, iron-powder low-hydrogen flux coating. Operating on AC polarity, this electrode runs cleanly and produces a strong, crack-resistant weld bead suited to critical structural applications. Licensed welders and journeyman-level pipe welders are the primary installers for this electrode type.

This electrode is used in residential, commercial, and heavy industrial welding scenarios including steel structures, offshore rigs, power plants, and tack welds for tubular wire applications. Its amperage range of 105 to 155 amps makes it well suited to moderate-thickness base metal in structural fabrication and repair work. Typical applications include joining low-alloy structurals and performing code-quality welds where low-hydrogen deposit chemistry is required by specification.

Key Features

• E7018 low-hydrogen flux coating produces crack-resistant, high-quality weld deposits
• AC welding polarity compatible
• Operating amperage range of 105 to 155 amps
• 3/32 inch diameter rod suited to moderate base-metal thickness
• Suitable for low-, medium-, and high-carbon steels and low-alloy structurals
• Round rod shape with 14 inch length for standard SMAW stinger use

Compatibility

Designed for use on low-, medium-, and high-carbon steels, low-alloy structural steels, steel structures, offshore rigs, power plants, and tack weld applications for tubular wire processes.

Installation Notes

This electrode is installed and operated by certified welders following applicable AWS and structural welding codes. Before striking an arc, confirm that the welding machine is set to the correct AC polarity and that the amperage is dialed within the 105 to 155 amp operating range. Store E7018 electrodes in a rod oven at manufacturer-recommended temperatures to preserve the low-hydrogen flux coating and prevent moisture absorption, which can cause porosity or hydrogen-induced cracking. Never use electrodes with damaged or heavily moisture-contaminated flux coatings on code-critical welds.