WIA AUSTARC 13S 3.2mm Electrode 5kg

Austarc 13S 3.2mm General Purpose Stick Welding Electrode

The Austarc 13S is a mild steel general purpose stick electrode suitable for SMAW and MMAW welding. It is designed for downhand and vertical up welding, producing a soft, stable arc with neat fillet welds and easy slag removal. This electrode suits general fabrication, repair work, site welding and operators wanting an easy-running E6013 electrode.

Features & Benefits

• General purpose mild steel electrode for stick welding applications
• Soft, stable arc helps make the electrode easy to control
• Produces flat, uniform fillet welds with good appearance
• Self-peeling slag helps reduce clean-up after welding
• Suitable for less experienced operators as well as workshop and site use
• Available in 2.0mm, 2.5 mm and 4.0 mm sizes

Typical Applications

• Tubular sections
• Trailers
• Structural welding of sheet and plate steel, including galvanised steel where suitable preparation is used
• Storage tanks
• Hoppers
• Duct work

Specifications

• Process: SMAW / MMAW
• Classification: AWS A5.1 E6013
• Australian Standard Classification: AS/NZS 4855-B E43 13A
• Typical Yield Strength: 450 MPa
• Typical Tensile Strength: 500 MPa
• Typical Elongation: 26%
• Typical CVN Impact Value: 60 J at 0°C