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S279512-027 - Hobart Fabcor Edge Ni1 .045 Metal-Core Wire 50lb Spool

$13.22/lb Save 39% ($5.18)$8.04/lb50 lb spool — $402.00

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OVERVIEW

Smooth Arc and High Deposition for Heavy Fabrication

Welders looking for a wire that runs smooth and lays down metal fast will appreciate the Hobart Fabcor Edge Ni1. This .045-inch metal-cored wire is built to make your job easier on heavy structural steel and equipment repairs. Unlike solid wire, the metal-cored construction gives you a wider, more fluid puddle that wets out beautifully at the toes, reducing the chance of cold lap and helping you achieve a professional profile with less effort.

If you are welding on heavy equipment, railcars, or mining machinery that operates in the freezing cold, you need a filler metal that won't crack. The Fabcor Edge Ni1 delivers excellent toughness even at sub-zero temperatures, giving you confidence in every bead you lay. It runs cleanly with mixed gases, producing very little spatter and almost no slag to chip away, so you can spend more time welding and less time cleaning up with a grinder.

This 50 lb spool is designed for high-volume work. The wire feeds consistently through standard MIG guns, and the arc stability is top-notch, whether you are running a 75/25 Argon/CO2 mix or a high-argon spray transfer blend. It handles flat and horizontal fillets with ease, allowing you to crank up the wire feed speed and travel faster than you could with solid wire or flux-core.

Ideal for Tough Jobs

Whether you are fabricating chassis components or repairing earthmoving buckets, the Fabcor Edge Ni1 gives you the penetration and strength you need. It's a reliable workhorse for any shop dealing with high-strength low-alloy steels.

Additional Information
Brand:Hobart
Diameter:0.045 in
Packaging Description:50lb-spool
Weld Process:Metal-Cored (MCAW)
Polarity:DC
Position:Flat/Horizontal
AWS Classification:E80C-Ni1
Wire Type:Metal-Cored
Shielding Gas:75% Argon / 25% CO2, 98% Argon / 2% Oxygen
Alloy Type:Nickel-Molybdenum Steel
Tensile Strength:80,000 psi (nominal)
Current Type:DCEP
Item:metal-core wire
Spool Size:50 lb Spool
AWS Spec:E80C-Ni1

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 50 lb Spool of Hobart Fabcor Edge Ni1 .045" Metal-Cored Wire

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy Equipment Manufacturing: Ideal for excavators, bulldozers, and mining machinery requiring high strength.
  • Railcar Fabrication: Provides the necessary impact toughness for rolling stock.
  • General Fabrication: Suitable for structural steel projects involving Ni-Mo alloys.
  • Automotive: Used in chassis and structural component welding.
  • Weathering Steel: Applicable where color match is secondary.
  • Cold Weather Applications: Critical for structures exposed to sub-zero environments.

FAQ

This wire is designed for use with mixed gases. Recommended mixtures are 75% Argon / 25% CO2 or 98% Argon / 2% Oxygen.

The Hobart Fabcor Edge Ni1 meets the AWS classification E80C-Ni1.

Metal-cored wires like Fabcor Edge Ni1 are primarily designed for flat and horizontal positions due to the fluidity of the puddle. Out-of-position welding may require pulsed MIG capabilities or specific techniques.

Metal-cored wire typically offers higher deposition rates, faster travel speeds, and better gap-bridging capabilities compared to solid wire. It also minimizes spatter and reduces pre-weld cleaning requirements.

Yes, it can be used for weathering steel applications, provided that a perfect color match with the base metal is not a critical requirement.

This product comes as a 50 lb (approx. 22.7 kg) spool.

Metal-cored wires produce minimal slag, often appearing as small silicon islands that are easily removed, unlike the heavy slag covering of flux-cored wires.

It is developed for welding nickel-molybdenum steels (1/2 Ni to 1-1/2 Ni) and applications requiring good low-temperature toughness.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet
Safety Data Sheet

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