Hot Max Welding Rods, E7018X3/32" 5LB

The Hot Max 22079 E7018 3/32" Welding Rods are premium low-hydrogen stick electrodes designed to produce strong, clean welds with a 70,000 PSI tensile strength. Ideal for structural steel, repairs, fabrication, and maintenance work, these all-position electrodes excel on hardened, cold rolled, high-carbon, and high-sulfur steels where dependable weld quality is essential. Compatible with AC or DCEP (DC+) welding machines, they deliver smooth arc performance and reliable results whether you're building a trailer, repairing farm equipment, or convincing your buddies that your welds really are "stacked dimes."

Country of Origin
China

Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 22079
• Brand: Hot Max
• Product Type: E7018 Low-Hydrogen Stick Welding Electrodes (SMAW)
• Electrode Classification: AWS E7018
• Diameter: 3/32 in. (2.4 mm)
• Package Weight: 5 lb
• Tensile Strength: 70,000 PSI
• Amperage Range: 40–75 Amps
• Machine Polarity: AC or DCEP (DC+)
• Welding Positions: All-position
• Applications: Suitable for cold rolled, hardened, high-carbon, and high-sulfur steels
• Performance: Produces strong, low-hydrogen welds with excellent crack resistance
• Best Uses: Excellent for fillet welds, structural fabrication, repair, and maintenance work
• Container: Durable storage tube

Ideal For

• Structural steel fabrication requiring dependable, high-strength welds
• Repairing farm equipment, trailers, gates, and heavy machinery
• Welding hard-to-weld steels and difficult repair jobs
• Fabricators looking for a smooth-running, low-hydrogen electrode
• DIY welders and professionals who appreciate a rod that works hard without demanding a coffee break first.