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Length 300 mm
Current range 60 - 90A
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49 rutile electrodes
Length 300 mm
Current range 40 - 60A
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Length 350 mm
Current range 90 -120 A
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Length 350 mm
Current range 90 - 120 A
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Length 300 mm
Current range: 20 - 40A
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140 rutile electrodes
Diameter 2.5mm
OK GoldRox is a true all-round and all-position rutile electrode. With exceptional arc stability and reduced spatter for decreased cleaning time, start and restart properties that allow for easy tack welds, and brilliant slag removal, novice and experienced welders can rely on OK GoldRox.
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E6013
2.1kg
60-90A
DC+-, AC 50V
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OK GoldRox is a true all-round and all-position rutile electrode. With exceptional arc stability and reduced spatter for decreased cleaning time, start and restart properties that allow for easy tack welds, and brilliant slag removal, novice and experienced welders can rely on OK GoldRox.
Package fully recyclable.
79 rutile electrode.
Diameter 3.2 mm
E6013
2.3kg
90-140A
DC+-, AC 50V
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46 rutiles electrodes
Diameter: 4.0 mm
2.3 kg
120-180A
AC/DC-
AWS A5.1 E 6013
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75 rutiles electrodes
Diameter: 3.2 mm
2.3 kg
80-130A
AC/DC-
AWS A5.1 E 6013
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110 rutile electrodes
Diameter: 2.5 mm
2.1 kg
60-90A
AC/DC-
AWS A5.1 E 6013
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161 rutile electrodes
Diameter: 2.0 mm
2.1 kg
50-70A
AC/DC-
AWS A5.1 E 6013
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Pack of 33 electrodes 309L 2.5x300mm with low carbon content for welding Cr-Ni steels of type 23Cr/13Ni and heterogeneous welds between stainless and unalloyed steels.
0.75 kg
AWS A5.4 : E309L-16
EN ISO 3581-A : E 23 12 L R 32
60 - 90A
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Pack of 30 electrodes 309L 3.2x300mm low-carbon electrodes for welding Cr-Ni steels of type 23Cr/13Ni and heterogeneous welds between stainless and unalloyed steels.
AWS A5.4 : E309L-16
EN ISO 3581-A : E 23 12 L R 32
80 - 120A
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175 Rutile electrodes Lincoln Bester
Diameter 3.2 mm
5.3 kg
80-130A
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Length 300 mm
Current range 20 - 40 A
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250 rutile electrodes
Diameter: 2.5 mm
4.8 kg
60-90A
AC/DC-
AWS A5.1 E 6013
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Pack of 100 electrodes 309L 2.5x300mm low carbon electrodes for welding 23Cr/13Ni type Cr-Ni steels and heterogeneous welds between stainless and carbon steels.
1.8 kg
AWS A5.4 : E309L-17
EN ISO 3581-A : E 23 12 L R 32
50 - 75 A
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MILD STEEL WELDING RUTILE ELECTRODES
When it comes to choosing a mild steel welding electrode, there are always many doubts, many questions, and a great many perplexities. Sometimes, even those who are experts in this field find it hard to choose the right electrode.
Rutile electrodes: what they are used for and why they are important
Metal welding is a complex physical-chemical process in which various chemical compounds interact. The quality of the weld depends largely on the coating used on the electrodes: the lower the quality of the electrode coating, the lower the quality of the entire job. The electrode is designed to protect the weld pool from atmospheric gases. It also allows you to create a joint with the desired properties. This, in turn, is necessary to allow the welder to obtain great results.
Why are rutile electrodes so popular?
Mild steel rutile welding electrodes have many advantages, thanks to which a welder with any experience level can perform uniform and high-quality welds. Electrodes of this type can be used in both alternating and direct current. In both cases, the welding arc maintains combustion stability.
Ideal for use during short welds or in uncomfortable spots, the arc is easily ignited and just as easily reignited.
It enables the formation of a weld with high impact resistance. This is possible due to the higher alkalinity of the slag.
Machining performed with rutile electrodes has excellent durability and strength. Even with prolonged exposure to alternating loads, it maintains its qualities.
When welding with rutile electrodes for welding iron, there is less splatter produced.
Mild steel welding rutile electrodes: application.
Due to their excellent qualities, rutile electrodes are widely used in various conditions, and they are considered one of the most practical materials. Not surprisingly, rutile electrodes for mild steel welding are the most popular on the market.
Rutile electrodes for iron welding: pros and cons
Compared to other types of coatings, rutile has several advantages:
Weld durability. The welded metal is not susceptible to the formation of cold or hot cracks.
Easy-to-machine areas where short welds are required. If the main coating requires continuous operation of the joint, since the welding arc is difficult to re-ignite, then it is easier to use rutile. The arc is easily ignited, while the electrode tip does not need to remove carbon deposits.
After welding, the slag is easily separated, and the joint surface almost does not need grinding.
There are disadvantages, too:
The limited range of metals with which this type of coating can be used puts some restrictions on their operation. To weld high-carbon steel, such electrodes cannot be used, which is a serious limitation.
Some considerations to keep in mind when welding:
Check what material the electrode is made of. We're not talking about the coating, but the core itself. To achieve the highest quality of welding, the metal of the electrode must match the metal of the structure being welded.
It is also important to consider the thickness of rutile welding electrodes. Its thickness must be chosen according to the thickness of the material being welded. The amperage used and the skill of the welder are also important.
The thickness of the working materials.
First of all, it is necessary to discuss the connection between the diameter of the rutile electrodes and the thickness of the materials being welded.
How can you choose the right rutile welding electrodes?
After analyzing the information above, you can identify a number of basic criteria that you need to pay attention to when choosing rutile electrodes for welding with an inverter.
The electrode is chosen based on the type of metal. It is best to buy quality products from a well-known manufacturer when performing responsible welding. Secondly, if you need to weld carbon steel, you will have to pay attention to the cleanliness of the surface of the processed material.
How to choose the electrode diameter based on the metal thickness
When choosing the right rutile electrode for iron welding, the diameter of the electrode depends on the thickness of the metal being welded. Generally speaking, the following indications can be used:
With welding a material with a thickness of 1.5-2.5 mm, the ideal thickness of the rutile welding electrode is 1.6-2.0 mm.
With a thickness of 3-4 mm, a 2.5 mm or 3.25 mm rutile electrode is recommended.
With sheets thicker than 5 mm, use a 3.25, 4 or 5 mm electrode.
Welding current values vary based on the diameter of the rutile electrode. They are always specified on the electrode package. It should also be mentioned that if the sheet thickness is less than 1.5 mm, rutile electrode welding is not used.
The choice of welding current directly affects the quality of the weld and the result. If it is not properly prepared, the workpiece may simply burn when welding, or, on the contrary, the metal will not melt to the desired depth.
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