Welding Rodes
In the field, welding electrodes are usually referred to as “welding rods” so I will use that term here. “Stick Welding” is also the term of choice in the field for SMAW, the acronym for Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Stick welding used to be done with a bare welding rod.
6010
Combined, these attributes are why E6010 electrodes are specified for pipe welding, as well as for applications such as field construction, ship yards, water towers, pressure vessels, pressure pipes, steel castings and steel storage tanks. Many of the applications for E6010 electrodes require 100 percent penetration
6011
E 6011 electrode is a general-purpose electrode performs welding in all positions and efficiently in vertical-up and over-head positions; it is used mainly for sheet metal welding and low silicon deposit application. The electrode arc is easy to control and produces a flat weld bead with light slag formation
6013
Industrial 6013 welding sticks are used for alternating and direct current applications where the maximum tensile strength is 60,000 psi. The 6013 electrode is best used for light to medium penetration on thin or sheet metal pieces.
7018
Premium 7018 welding rods are designed for welding low, medium and high carbon steels and higher strength low alloy steels. This rod will give you reasonable control over the arc and minimize the post-weld mess.
7024
Sureweld 7024 is ideal for making high speed horizontal fillet and lap welds on mild and some alloy steels, such as earthmoving and construction equipment, truck bodies, ships, barges and railcars
