McKay's 7018 XLM (extra low moisture) is a high deposition rate iron powder electrode designed for DC reverse polarity or AC operation in all positions. It provides excellent operator appeal with a quiet arc, minimal spatter and good restrike capabilities. It offers good slag removal and an easily controlled weld puddle that allows outstanding ease when welding in either the vertical or overhead position
- Excellent starts and restarts
- Extra low moisture
- Stable arc
- Low spatter
- Great for tacking, increases productivity
- Prevents starting porosity
- Easy to control, operates well in all positions
- Easy clean-up
- 1.8 lb/hr at 90 amp deposition rate, 62.7% at 90 amp efficiency
- Physical state: cored wire, form: coated rod, color: gray
- 22 volt
McKay® S422032-035 Welding Electrode, Diameter: 3/32 Inch, Length: 14 Inch, Current Type: AC/DC+, Amperage: 70 - 110 amp, Package: 50 lb Hermetically Sealed Can, AWS Class: AWS A5.1: E7018-1 H4R, Coating: Low Hydrogen Iron Powder, Tensile Strength: 78000 psi (As Welded), Yield Strength: 68000 psi (As Welded), Elongation in 2" (%): 31% (As Welded), Charpy V-Notch: 110 ft.-lb. At -50 deg F Temperature (As Welded), Reduction in Area: 77% (As Welded), Welding Process: SMAW (Stick), Weld Metal Composition: 0.03% Carbon (C), 0.95% Manganese (Mn), 0.009% Phosphorus (P), 0.005% S, 0.43% Silicon (Si), 0.04% Chromium (Cr), 0.01% Vanadium (V), 0.06% Nickel (Ni), 0.01% Molybdenum (Mo), 1.07% Manganese (Mn) + Nickel (Ni) + Chromium (Cr) + Molybdenum (Mo) + Vanadium (V), Applicable Materials: Low Alloy Structural, Steel Structures
