Blue Demon E7018 Carbon Steel Stick Welding Electrode - 1/8" x 14" x 50 lb - Low Hydrogen Iron Powder for Structural Welding
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Blue Demon E7018 Carbon Steel Stick Welding Electrode - 50 lb Vacuum Sealed Foil Bag - For over 40 years, Blue Demon has produced high-quality filler metals at an affordable cost. This low-hydrogen iron powder type electrode produces high-quality x-ray welds and can be used in all positions on AC or DC reverse polarity welding current.
Why Choose Blue Demon E7018?
- Low-Hydrogen Formula - Iron powder type electrode minimizes hydrogen-induced cracking for superior weld integrity
- X-Ray Quality Welds - Produces high-quality, porosity-free welds that meet the highest inspection standards
- AC or DC Compatible - Versatile operation on AC or DC reverse polarity welding current
- All Position Capability - Suitable for flat, vertical, overhead, and horizontal welding positions
- No Preheat Required - Recommended for welding medium grade carbon steels where no preheat is used
- Porosity Prevention - Ideal for cold rolled steels normally exhibiting excessive porosity with conventional electrodes
- Professional Grade - Meets AWS A5.1 classification standards for consistent quality
- Maximum Tensile Strength - 70,000 lbs minimum tensile strength for reliable performance
- Excellent Yield Strength - 58,000 lbs minimum yield strength
- Vacuum Sealed Protection - 50 lb foil bag keeps electrodes dry and ready for use
- Bulk Value - Master carton packaging for professional contractors and fabrication shops
Technical Specifications:
- AWS Alloy: 7018/7018-1
- AWS Class: A5.1
- Diameter: 0.125" (1/8")
- Length: 14 inches
- Material: Carbon Steel
- Minimum Tensile Strength: 70,000 lbs
- Minimum Yield Strength: 58,000 lbs
- Elongation: 22%
- Welding Process: SMAW (Stick/Arc Welding)
- Current: AC-DCEP (AC or DC Electrode Positive)
- Position Type: F, V, OH, H (All positions)
- Packaging Type: Vacuum Sealed Foil Bag
- Packaging Size: 50 lb
- Package Quantity: 50
- Weight: 50 lbs
- Country of Origin: India
- Manufacturer: Techniweld USA
- Brand: Blue Demon
- Hazmat: No
- UOM: LB
Key Features:
- Low-hydrogen iron powder electrode for crack-resistant welds
- Produces high-quality x-ray welds consistently
- Compatible with AC or DC reverse polarity current
- Suitable for all welding positions
- No preheat required for medium grade carbon steels
- Prevents porosity on cold rolled steels
- Meets AWS A5.1 classification standards
- Vacuum sealed foil bag protects electrodes from moisture
- Bulk 50 lb packaging for high-volume applications
- Master carton packaging (1/EA Master)
- Higher tensile strength than E6010 for demanding applications
Perfect For:
- Low-alloy structural steel fabrication
- Low, medium, and high carbon steel welding
- Offshore rigs and power plants
- Steel structures and construction
- Tack welds for tubular wire applications
- Medium grade carbon steels without preheat
- Cold rolled steels prone to porosity
- High-volume welding operations
- Professional welding contractors
- Fabrication shops and manufacturing facilities
Applications:
- Low-alloy structural steel welding
- Carbon steel fabrication (low, medium, high carbon)
- Offshore rig construction and maintenance
- Power plant welding and repair
- Steel structure fabrication
- Tubular wire tack welding
- Industrial maintenance and repair
- Construction welding projects
- General purpose stick welding
- Manufacturing and production welding
Professional-grade performance for critical applications - Blue Demon E7018 delivers the quality and reliability you need for structural welding, offshore rigs, power plants, and demanding fabrication work. With its low-hydrogen formula and high tensile strength, this electrode produces superior x-ray quality welds without requiring preheat. The vacuum sealed 50 lb bag ensures your electrodes stay dry and ready for use. Order yours today!
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