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VGD Electrode

Mild Steel Electrodes

Reliable performance for general fabrication and structural work

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VGD Mig Wire

Mig Wire

Smooth feeding and consistent arcs for all-position welding.

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VGD Flux Core & Metal Core

Flux Core & Metal Core

High deposition rates and excellent out-of-position capability.

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VGD Stainless wire

Stainless Consumables

Corrosion resistance and clean, strong welds you can trust.

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VGD Hard Surfacing Wire

Hardfacing Wire

Maximum wear resistance for high-impact applications.

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VGD tungsten electrodes for TIG welding

Tungsten

Stable arc starts and long life for precise TIG welding

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Antox-71-E-Plus

Antox Treatment

Pre and post-weld cleaning solutions for superior results.

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Welding abrasives and wire brushes for cleaning and finishing

Abrasives & Brushes

Pre, clean and finish with industry-leading durability.

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VQ Welding Rod for Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel
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Over 30 years of proven performance Bonarc electrodes and wire are trusted by fabricators and maintenance professionals across Canada for strength, reliability and weldability.

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VGD Wire

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Welding Wire Diameter Reference

Welding wire sizes are often listed in both inch and metric sizes. For example, .035″ wire is commonly referred to as 0.9 mm wire, depending on the manufacturer or catalogue.

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