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87107 - Böhler Diamondspark Guard 420 MC .052 Metal Core Wire 16kg

$15.52/kg Save 29% ($4.43)$11.09/kg16 kg spool — $177.44

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OVERVIEW

Experience Smooth Feeding and High Deposition

Upgrade your welding game with the Böhler Diamondspark Guard 420 MC. This .052" metal-cored wire is a dream to run, offering the best of both worlds: the high deposition rates of a flux-cored wire and the clean, slag-free finish of a solid wire. Because it is a seamless, copper-coated wire, it feeds through your liner and gun with minimal drag and excellent electrical contact, reducing tip wear and preventing the bird-nesting often associated with softer cored wires.

Welders will appreciate the exceptionally stable arc and minimal spatter this wire produces. The spray transfer mode achieved with mixed gas (Argon/CO2) creates a smooth bead profile with excellent wetting action, meaning less time grinding and more time welding. The "MC" (Metal Core) formulation produces small silicon islands rather than a heavy slag covering, so multi-pass welding is often possible without inter-pass deslagging. This feature alone can drastically improve your daily throughput on heavy fillet welds and groove joints.

Packaged in a convenient 16kg (approx. 35 lb) spool, this wire is ready for long runs in the shop. The E70C-6M-H4 classification confirms its quality, ensuring you get strong, ductile welds with incredibly low hydrogen content. Whether you are welding manually or setting up a robot, the Diamondspark Guard 420 MC gives you the control and speed you need to tackle heavy fabrication jobs with confidence.

Additional Information
Brand:Bohler
Diameter:0.052 in
Packaging Description:16kg-spool
Aws Spec:E70C-6M
Weld Process:Metal-Cored (MCAW)
Position:Flat/Horizontal
Wire Type:Metal-Cored
Shielding Gas Requirement:Argon/CO2 Mix (M21)
AWS Classification:E70C-6M-H4
Wire Finish:Copper-Coated
Spool Size:16 kg
Yield Strength:420 MPa
Polarity:DCEP
Item:Metal-Cored Wire

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 16kg Spool of Diamondspark Guard 420 MC .052" Metal Core Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy structural steel fabrication
  • Automotive and transportation industry
  • Robotic and automated welding cells
  • Shipbuilding and offshore construction
  • General machinery and equipment manufacturing
  • Vessel and tank fabrication

FAQ

The Diamondspark Guard 420 MC is designed to be used with Argon/CO2 mixed gases (typically M21 class, such as 75% Argon / 25% CO2 or similar mixtures) to achieve a stable spray transfer.

This is a metal-cored wire (AWS E70C-6M). It contains a metal powder core rather than flux, resulting in higher deposition efficiency and minimal slag compared to flux-cored wires.

It is classified as AWS A5.18: E70C-6M-H4. The 'H4' indicates extremely low diffusible hydrogen content (less than 4ml per 100g of weld metal).

This specific spool contains wire with a diameter of .052 inches (approximately 1.3mm).

Metal-cored wires produce minimal slag, typically appearing as small silicon islands. While some cleaning may be required for aesthetics or painting, it is significantly less than traditional flux-cored wires.

This product comes on a 16kg spool, which is approximately 35.3 lbs.

The E70C-6M classification generally indicates a wire optimized for flat and horizontal positions. Out-of-position welding with metal-cored wire typically requires short-circuit or pulsed transfer modes and specific technique, though it is less common than with flux-cored wires.

Seamless wires do not have a folded seam, which prevents moisture absorption (low hydrogen) and allows for copper coating, improving feedability and contact tip life.

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