Industry Standard Welding Rods | General fabrication, light-duty repairs | 2.4–3.2mm diameter, mild steel (ASTM A307), basic coating (ISO 839:2019) | Cost-effective, widely available, compatible with most basic welders | Lower tensile strength (450 MPa), limited chemical resistance (ASTM D543: 20+ exposures) |
Our Base Welding Electrode (3.2mm) | Precision welding, thin materials | 3.2mm diameter, Cobalt Alloy 6 ErCoCr-A (ASTM A532), flux-coated (▲▲▲ vs Industry) | ▲▲▲ 650 MPa tensile strength (44% stronger), withstands 50+ chemical exposures (ASTM D543) | Smaller diameter may require more passes for thick materials |
Our Advanced Welding Electrode (5.0mm) | Heavy-duty structural welding | 5.0mm diameter, Cobalt Alloy 6 ErCoCr-A with ▲▲▲▲ 750 MPa tensile strength, flux-coated | ▲▲▲▲ 750 MPa tensile strength, faster deposition rate (ISO 17653), ideal for thick metals | Heavier, less suited for precision tasks like pipe fitting |
Flux-Cored Welding Rods (Market Category) | Pipeline welding, outdoor use | Tubular design, flux-filled core (AWS A5.18), operates in windy conditions (ISO 14175) | High deposition rate (▲▲▲ 30% faster than stick electrodes), no shielding gas needed | Higher spatter (▲▲▲ 2x Industry), requires specialized equipment |
TIG Welding Electrodes (Market Category) | Thin stainless steel, aerospace | Tungsten-based (AWS A5.1), non-consumable, precise arc control (ISO 6902) | Clean, distortion-free welds (▲▲▲ 9/10 arc stability), ideal for thin metals | Slower process (▲▲▲ 50% slower than MIG), requires skilled operators |
High-Temperature Welding Rods (Market Category) | Boiler/pressure vessels | Nickel-based alloy (AWS A5.13), service temp ▲▲▲ 650°C (vs Industry 550°C) | Withstands extreme heat (▲▲▲ 18% higher than Industry), durable in corrosive environments | Higher cost (▲▲▲ 40% pricier), niche applications only |