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HILCO Red Extra E6013 Welding Rod Electrodes – 2mm | 2.5mm | 3.2mm | 4mm

£29.30 – £49.85

Hilco E6013 welding rods offer reliable, versatile, and high-quality performance for all-position mild steel welding, making them ideal for workshop, repair, and construction projects.

  • All-Position Welding – Works in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions for maximum versatility.
  • Fast-Freezing Slag – Ensures clean welds, especially when welding pipework in vertical down position.
  • AC/DC Compatible – Flexible use with both AC and DC welding machines.
  • Easy Handling & Smooth Arc – Simplifies welding with effortless slag removal and finely rippled bead finish.
  • Multi-Size Options – Available in 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.2mm, and 4.0mm for all your welding needs.

Shop Hilco E6013 welding rods today for dependable performance and superior weld quality!

Description

HILCO ‘Red Extra’ E6013 Welding Rod Electrodes – 2mm | 2.5mm | 3.2mm | 4mm

Hilco Red Extra is a rutile cellulosic E6013 mild steel electrode suitable for all welding positions, including vertical down. Its fast-freezing slag makes it ideal for welding pipework in position, ensuring clean and reliable welds.

This electrode features easy handling, smooth arc transfer, effortless slag removal, and a finely rippled bead surface. Red Extra is an excellent choice for construction work where a single electrode type can be used across multiple applications.

Typical applications include assembly, workshop, and repair welding of mild and low-alloyed structural steels. Red Extra is an all-current electrode (AC/DC), compatible with AC transformers with a minimum open-circuit voltage of 42V.

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Base Materials to Be Welded

  • Ships plate: A-D, A(H)32-D(H)36, S315G1S-S355G3S
  • Structural steel: S185-S355J2, St.33-St.52, C(K)10-C(K)35
  • Boiler steel: P235GH-P295GH, HI, HII, 17Mn4
  • Fine grain steel: P275N-P355N, S275N-S355M, StE285-StE355, StE285-StE355T
  • Pipe steel: P235T1-P355N, L210-L360NB, St37.0-St52, St45.8, X42-X52, StE210.7-StE360.7TM
  • Cast steel: GP240R, GS45

Chemical Composition (Wt. % – Weld Metal Typical)

C Mn Si S P
0.09 0.5 0.4 0.005 0.015

Mechanical Properties (Weld Metal Typical)

Condition 0.2% Yield Strength (MPa) Tensile Strength (MPa) Elongation Lo=5D (%) Impact Values ISO-V
As Welded 420 510 22 0 47, 20 47

Packaging and Welding Data

Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Weight (kg) Current (A)
2.0 300 4.1 40-60
2.5 350 5.0 60-100
3.2 350 5.0 90-140
4.0 350 5.0 150-190

Key Features & Benefits of Hilco E6013 Welding Rods

  • All-position welding (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead)
  • Fast-freezing slag for vertical down welding
  • AC/DC compatible for maximum flexibility
  • Easy handling, smooth arc, and effortless slag removal
  • Suitable for multiple sizes and structural applications
  • Reliable performance for workshop, repair, and construction projects

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