Mild steel electrodes are welding electrodes that are specifically designed for use on mild or low-carbon steels. These electrodes are typically made of a mild steel core wire coated with flux. The flux coating helps to protect the weld area from contamination and also provides shielding from the atmosphere during the welding process.
Mild steel electrodes are commonly used in the construction, manufacturing, and repair industries, as well as in automotive and shipbuilding applications. They are suitable for welding a variety of mild steels, including those with low carbon content.
When selecting a mild steel electrode, it is important to consider the thickness of the material being welded, the type of joint being made, and the welding position. Different types of mild steel electrodes are available for different applications, such as general-purpose electrodes, low hydrogen electrodes for high-strength applications, and cellulose-coated electrodes for vertical-up welding.
Overall, mild steel electrodes are a versatile and cost-effective option for welding mild or low-carbon steels in a variety of applications.
| Type of Rod | Typical Applications | Specification |
| 6010 | Covering is low hydrogen, iron powder; common of welding applications include 71 ksi (490 MPa) class high tensile strength steels found in structural steels for buildings, bridge construction, storage tank fabrication, ship building, industrial and mining machinery fabrication. | CWB to CSA W48-14 Classification: E431 0 AWS/ASME A5.1 – 04 E6010 |
| 6011 | Covering is high cellulose type; common applications include welding of storage tanks, pipe, pressure vessel fittings, steel sheets, piping and ship construction. | AC & DC C.W.B. to CSA W48.1 AWS A5.1 ASMFE – SFA 5.1, 6011 |
| 6013 | For Light Structural Steel Applications Welding of all kinds of light constructional work in all positions, including pipe welding. | CWB to CSA W48-14 Classification: E4313 AWS/ASME A5.1 – 04 E6013 |
| 7014 | Covering is iron powder, Titania type; common welding applications include fillet welding of structural steels for buildings, bridge, ship structures and general structures. | CWB to CSA W48-14 Classification: E4914 AWS/ASME A5.1 – 04 E7014 |
| 7018 | For Highly Efficient Welding of 500N/mm2 Class High Tensile Steel. Applications Welding of mild steel and 500N/mm2 class high tensile steel of ships, bridges, storage tanks, buildings, industrial machinery and mining machinery. Covering is low hydrogen, iron powder; common of welding applications include 71 ksi (490 MPa) class high tensile strength steels found in structural steels for buildings, bridge construction, storage tank fabrication, ship building, industrial and mining machinery fabrication. | CWB to CSA W48-14 Classification: E4918-1-H8 AWS/ASME A5.1 – 04 E7018-1 |
| 7018-1 | For Aluminum-killed Steel for Low Temperature Applications Covering is low hydrogen, iron powder; common of welding applications include 71 ksi (490 MPa) class high tensile strength steels found in structural steels for buildings, bridge construction, storage tank fabrication, ship building, industrial and mining machinery fabrication. | CWB to CSA W48-14 Classification: E4918-1-H8 AWS/ASME A5.1 – 04 E7018-1 |
| 7024 | For Highly Efficient Fillet Welding Applications Horizontal and flat welding of ship structures, bridges, structural steels for buildings and general structures. | CWB to CSA W48-14 Classification: E4924 AWS/ASME A5.1 – 04 E7024 |