
If you have ever struggled with erratic arcs or stubborn slag when welding stainless steel, the Lincoln Electric Excalibur® E330-16 is the solution you have been looking for. Known among professional welders for its "buttery" smooth arc, the Excalibur line takes the headache out of stick welding. This specific rod is built for the hot jobs—literally. It is designed to weld 330 stainless steel, a material used in furnaces and ovens where temperatures can soar near 1800°F. When the heat is on, you need a rod that won't crack or fail, and this high-nickel alloy delivers.
What sets this electrode apart is the welder-focused playability. The arc starts easily and stays lit, even if you are maneuvering into a tight corner on a furnace grid. The puddle wets out beautifully at the toes, reducing the risk of undercut and making your beads look professional with less effort. Best of all is the slag release; often, the slag will lift off by itself as it cools, or it just takes a light tap with your chipping hammer to reveal a clean, shiny silver bead underneath. This saves you serious time on grinding and cleanup, letting you move on to the next joint faster.
Whether you are repairing a heat-treating basket, fixing a cracked manifold, or fabricating new high-temp equipment, this 1/8" rod gives you the control you need. It runs smoothly on both AC and DC+, so it works with whatever machine you have on the truck or in the shop. The 10lb tube is the perfect size for maintenance jobs—enough rod to get the work done without lugging around a massive bulk box. Trust Lincoln's Excalibur technology to make your stainless stick welding smoother, cleaner, and more reliable.
| Additional Information |
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| Brand:Lincoln Electric |
| Diameter:3.2mm (1/8") |
| Packaging:10 lb Tube |
| Weld Process:Stick (SMAW) |
| Position:All Position |
| AWS Classification:E330-16 |
| Material Composition:Stainless Steel (35% Ni, 15% Cr) |
| Rod Type:Stick Electrode |
| Coating Type:Rutile-Basic |
| Polarity:AC, DCEP |
| Tensile Strength:84,000 psi (Typical) |
| Packaging Description:10 tube |
| Grade:Build Up |