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MS48/60-R

E6013

General Purpose

The most popular mild steel welding rod — smooth arc, all positions, excellent for light structures and sheet steel.

AWS A5.1 E6013 · ISO 2560-B-E43 · GB/T 5117 E4313

AC or DC · 2.0–5.0 mm diameters

MS58/70-1 LPH

E7018

High Strength

Extra low hydrogen electrode for high tensile steels — superior crack resistance and low-temperature toughness.

AWS A5.1 E7018 · ISO 2560-B-E49 · GB/T 5117 E5018

DC or AC≥70V · 2.0–5.0 mm diameters

Technical Specifications

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E6013 — Mechanical & Physical Properties

High titania potassium type coating — smooth, shiny weld appearance

ClassificationAWS E6013

Coating TypeHigh titania potassium

PolarityAC or DC

Welding PositionAll positions

AWS StandardA5.1 E6013

ISO StandardISO 2560-B-E43 13 A

GB/T Standard5117 E4313

Other StandardsJIS Z3211 D4313 · CSA W48 E4313

E6013 — Recommended Current Chart

AC or DC — current in Amperes

Dia (mm)	Flat & Horizontal (A)	Vertical & Overhead (A)
2.0 mm	50–70	40–60
2.4 mm	60–90	50–80
2.5 mm	60–90	50–80
2.6 mm	60–90	50–80
3.15 mm	80–120	80–110
3.2 mm	80–120	80–110
3.25 mm	80–120	80–110
4.0 mm	150–180	130–170
5.0 mm	180–220	—

E6013 — Applications

General-purpose mild steel welding across light and medium structures

Sheet steel and light fabrication

General construction & repair

Ordinary tensile mild-steel structures

Gates, grilles & mild steel fixtures

Intermittent and short-run welding

Workshop & site maintenance

E7018 — Mechanical & Physical Properties

Extra low hydrogen potassium coating — ~110% efficiency with iron powder

ClassificationAWS E7018 / E7018-1

Coating TypeExtra low hydrogen potassium

PolarityDC or AC ≥ 70V

Welding PositionAll positions

AWS StandardA5.1 E7018-1 / E7018

ISO StandardISO 2560-B-E 49 18-1A

GB/T Standard5117 E5018-1 / E5018

Other StandardsCSA W48 E4918-1-H8 · JIS Z3212 D5016

Baking required: 400°C for 1–2 hours before use. Electrodes ≤2.5 mm: 350°C, hold 1 hour.

E7018 — Recommended Current Chart

DC or AC ≥ 70V — current in Amperes

Dia (mm)	Flat & Horizontal (A)	Vertical & Overhead (A)
2.0 mm	60–90	50–80
2.5 mm	70–100	60–70
2.6 mm	70–100	60–70
3.15 mm	100–140	80–110
3.2 mm	100–140	80–110
3.25 mm	100–140	80–110
4.0 mm	140–170	130–150
5.0 mm	190–240	—

E7018 — Applications

High-strength and coded welding where crack resistance is critical

Ships, boilers & pressure vessels

Nuclear power plants

Bridges & skyscrapers

High tensile & low alloy steels

Offshore drilling platforms

Coded & certified weld joints

Available Variants

Both electrodes available in multiple diameters

E6013 — Light

2.0 / 2.4 / 2.5 / 2.6 mm

Ideal for thin sheet steel, light fabrication and workshop repair.

E6013 — Heavy

3.15 / 3.2 / 3.25 / 4.0 / 5.0 mm

General structural welding, mild steel frames and medium sections.

E7018 — Standard

2.0 / 2.5 / 2.6 / 3.15 / 3.2 / 3.25 mm

High-strength structural work and coded joints in all positions.

E7018 — Heavy

4.0 / 5.0 mm

Thick sections, heavy structural joints, boilers and pressure vessels.

Quality & Certification

Both electrode types meet international welding standards

AWS

AWS Certified

E6013 (A5.1) and E7018 (A5.1) classifications fully met.

Quality Tested

Rigorous testing of arc stability, mechanical properties and weld quality.

Secure Packaging

Moisture-resistant packaging to preserve electrode properties.