Weldfast Mild Steel Electrodes – 3.2mm – Pack of 10 (WLD00205)

Description

Genuine Weldfast · Part no. WLD00205

Weldfast Mild Steel Electrodes – 3.2mm – Pack of 10 (WLD00205) are the heaviest E6013 rods in our range, for MMA welding of thicker mild steel. Use them on trailer chassis, tow brackets, heavy angle and plate, where a bigger rod lays more metal per run and gets the heat deep into the joint.

Good to know

• Can my welder run 3.2mm rods? Thicker rods need more current, so check the maximum output on your welder's plate and the rod sizes its handbook lists; a small set that struggles will give a weak, lumpy weld.
• Is 3.2mm too big for thin metal? Yes, on thin sheet or small box section it will burn straight through; drop to a thinner rod for anything light and save these for thick sections.
• How do I weld thick plate well? Bevel the edges of thick joints so the weld can reach the root, clean back to bright metal, and chip the slag off between runs before building the weld up layer by layer.

Which one?

For most general work on a home welder, the Weldfast 2.5mm rods (WLD00193) are the easier choice; the 2.0mm rods (WLD00192) suit light section.

Key features

• 3.2mm mild steel electrodes
• AWS A5.1 E6013
• Pack of 10
• For MMA (stick) welding of thicker steel

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