E7018 Low-Hydrogen Steel Stick Electrodes – 3/16" (4.8mm)
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Overview
E7018 Low-Hydrogen Steel Stick Electrodes – 3/16" (4.8mm)
MapleWeld carries the 3/16" (4.8mm) E7018/E7018-1 low-hydrogen stick electrode, a coated electrode used across all industries for welding carbon and low alloy steels. It delivers excellent strength and toughness, a smooth and stable arc with minimal spatter, superior arc starting and re-strike, and easy slag removal for high-quality, X-ray quality welds. Choose from Atlantic, Sorex, and InWeld, shipped from our Toronto, ON warehouse across Canada.
Key Features
- Low-hydrogen coated electrode for carbon and low alloy steels
- Excellent strength and toughness for robust welds
- Smooth, stable arc with minimal spatter
- Superior arc starting and re-strike capability
- Easy slag removal
- Produces high-quality, X-ray quality welds
- Runs all-position on AC or DC reverse polarity current
- Recommended for medium-grade carbon steels without preheat
- Effective on cold-rolled steels prone to porosity with conventional electrodes
Technical Specifications
| AWS Classification | E7018 / E7018-1 |
| Diameter | 3/16" (4.8mm) |
| Coating Type | Low-hydrogen, iron powder |
| Current Type | AC or DC, reverse polarity |
| Welding Position | All positions |
| Preheat | Not required for medium-grade carbon steel |
| Weld Quality | X-ray quality |
| Typical Applications | Structural steel, general construction, pressure vessels, boilers, pipes, bridges, power plants, marine industry, offshore rigs, steel structures, tack welds for tubular wire |
Part Number & Size Reference
| Atlantic – 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.) – SKU MWA701848 |
| Sorex – 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.) – SKU MWS7018316 |
| InWeld – 4.5 kg (10.0 lbs.) – SKU MWE7018187 |
Other Products
E7018 Electrodes – 1/8" | E7018 Electrodes – 3/32" | E7018 Electrodes – 5/32" | E7014 Electrodes – 3/16"
Specifications
| Product type | Steel Welding |
|---|---|
| Brand | Atlantic, Sorex, InWeld |
| Pack Size | 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.), 4.5 kg (10.0 lbs.) |
Sizes & pricing
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| Option | SKU | Price | Select |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic / 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.) | MWA701848 | $39.90 | |
| Sorex / 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs.) | MWS7018316 | $36.90 | |
| InWeld / 4.5 kg (10.0 lbs.) | MWE7018187 | $47.75 |
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