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ESAB OK GoldRox Mild Steel Electrodes, E6013
4659X

Name: ESAB OK GoldRox Mild Steel Electrodes, E6013
SKU: 4659X

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OK GoldRox is a true all-round and all-position rutile electrode. With exceptional arc stability and reduced spatter for decreased cleaning time, start and restart properties that allow easy tack welds, and brilliant slag removal, novice and experienced welders can rely on OK GoldRox.

Classifications

SFA/AWS A5.1 : E6013 / EN ISO 2560-A : E 42 0 RC 11

Approvals

ABS : 2 / BV : 2 / CE : EN 13479 / DB : 10.039.48 / DNV-GL : 2 / LR : 2 / VdTÜV : 19622

Product Details

Arc Striking, Made Easy

OK GoldRox rutile 6013 electrodes deliver brilliant performance for everyday stick welding applications, with properties that help fabricators – of all skill levels – turn their projects into gold. Arc striking and re-striking are simple, even with low-voltage power sources. You’ll get the top performance you want.

Kick Annoying Slag Removal To The Curb

Removing unwanted slag after welding or in between passes is normally a pain. It takes chipping hammers, wire brushes or wheels, or a needle scaler. With OK GoldRox electrodes, we make slag removal easier with better release and minimal effort. This saves you time and money on the post-weld cleanup.

Quality Welds With Minimal Spatter

Exceptional arc stability is the name of the game with OK GoldRox electrodes. As a result, you’ll reduce spatter dramatically, especially when compared to standard 6013 electrodes, cutting down on cleaning times. Quality welds have minimal spatter - we make them easy to achieve with OK GoldRox.

Superior Performance In Every Position

Whether welding flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead, OK GoldRox electrodes will help you get virtually any job done well. It is the true all-round and all-position rutile electrode. Plus, it features start and restart properties, allowing easy tack welds that novice and experienced welders can rely on.

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Mild Steel Electrodes FAQs

Straight answers to common questions about general-purpose rutile electrodes for welding mild steel.

What are general-purpose rutile mild steel electrodes best used for?

Rutile electrodes have a coating rich in titanium dioxide, which gives easy arc starting, a smooth arc and low spatter. They are the usual general-purpose choice for light and medium fabrication, repairs, brackets, frames and fillet welds on clean mild steel.

The slag is dense and normally lifts off easily, leaving a neat, evenly rippled bead. They give moderate mechanical properties, so they suit ordinary workshop and maintenance jobs rather than demanding, high-toughness structures.

Can I weld vertically downhill with a rutile electrode?

It depends on the electrode. Many rutile electrodes are made for all positions except vertical down, because their slag and weld pool do not suit running downhill, and the result can be poor fusion and trapped slag. Some rutile electrodes are designed to weld vertical down as well, so check the positions shown on the pack or data sheet.

For vertical joints with a general-purpose electrode, weld upwards using a smaller electrode and a lower current than you would use flat, with a slight weave to hold the pool. Rutile electrodes are especially good on horizontal-vertical fillet welds.

Do I need to bake rutile electrodes like low hydrogen ones?

No. Rutile electrodes need a little moisture in the coating to run properly, so they should not be baked in the way low hydrogen electrodes are. Keep them in their sealed packaging or a dry, warm store and they normally run straight from the pack.

If a pack has been left open or the electrodes have become damp, re-dry them gently following the maker's instructions on the pack or data sheet. The temperature and time vary between makers, so use the figures printed on the pack rather than a general rule.

Will a rutile electrode run on a small AC welding transformer?

Many rutile electrodes will, but not all do. Electrodes designed for AC can usually be used on AC or DC, while not every DC electrode will run on AC. The coating binder affects which current type and polarity suit.

Check the pack or data sheet for the current type and polarity the electrode is designed for. Electrodes intended for AC have a stable arc at the lower open-circuit voltage of a small transformer set. If the arc keeps going out, a different electrode designed for AC is the usual fix.

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