Description
Compatible Base Materials
E6013 is a versatile electrode designed for welding mild and low carbon steels, making it ideal for applications such as:
- Mild Steel: General structural steel, S235, S275, S355
- Low Carbon Steel: A36, St37, St44, and equivalent grades
- Sheet Metal Work: Automotive body panels, ductwork, and thin gauge fabrication
- General Fabrication: Furniture, gates, railings, and steel frameworks
- Agricultural Equipment: Farm implements, trailers, and machinery repairs
- DIY and Repair Work: Home projects, metal art, and general maintenance
Standards & Specifications
- EN ISO 2560-A: E 42 0 RR 12
- AWS A5.1: E6013
Typical Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength: 490-530 MPa
- Yield Strength: 400-450 MPa
- Elongation: >22%
- Impact Strength: >47 J at 0°C
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Smooth Arc Characteristics: Easy to strike and maintain with minimal spatter
✅ All-Position Capability: Performs well in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
✅ Easy Slag Removal: Self-releasing slag for quick clean-up between passes
✅ Wide Operating Range: Works with both AC and DC power sources
✅ Excellent Weld Appearance: Produces smooth, convex beads with good wetting action
Recommended Welding Parameters
- Diameter 2.0mm: 40-70A AC/DC
- Diameter 2.5mm: 50-90A AC/DC
- Diameter 3.2mm: 80-130A AC/DC
- Diameter 4.0mm: 120-170A AC/DC
- Polarity: AC or DC (either polarity)
Please note the rod length in the description above.
Arc Electrode rods (rough finish coating) are 300mm in length.
Tig filler rods (non arc) are sold in two formats;
- Packs of (x10, x20, x30, x40, x50, x100) are cut down from trade 1m lengths to 333mm. This is to reduce postage costs.
- 1kg, 2.5kg, 5kg are 1m, 1000mm original length.
Our prices include free shipping to the standard Royal Mail boundary postcodes (includes IOM, highlands, remote islands)!
Sorry we can’t afford the same to those outside this region.
